The World is a Place of Trial; One Must Use the Opportunity of Life to Build the Afterlife

Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdol Hamid, during today’s Friday prayer (September 6th, 2024) in Soran, the capital of Sib and Soran County, emphasized that wealth, status, and health are among the blessings through which Allah tests human beings. He stressed that people should use these blessings and the opportunity of life to prepare for the afterlife and attain paradise.
According to the office of the Sunni Friday Prayer leader of Zahedan, Mawlana Abdol Hamid stated: “Allah Almighty has made this world a place of trials and tests. Allah is the creator of both good and evil, and He tests people through both. The purpose of both sinful acts and acts of worship is to test human beings through them.” He referred to Quranic verses such as, “We tested them with both prosperity and adversity” [A’raf: 168] and “We test you with both bad and good trials, and to us you will return” [Anbiya: 35], explaining that life’s trials come in many forms.
He added: “Allah tests some people with wealth to see if they express gratitude. Others are tested with hardships to see if they remain patient. Some are tested with blessings to determine if they fall into neglect. Allah wants to test our faith and patience through these trials.”
The head of Darul Uloom Zahedan noted: “Allah has created this world for us, and we must use it wisely to benefit our afterlife. If wealth and resources are used correctly, they can lead to the best form of worship and ultimately to paradise. However, if wealth is used for corruption, sin, and injustice, it leads to ruin.”

Positions of Power and Job Roles are Divine Tests; Everyone’s Actions are Under Allah’s Watch
Mawlana Abdol Hamid emphasized: “At times, Allah tests a person with a position of authority to see if they use it to benefit or harm others. An officer carrying a weapon is tested by Allah to see whether they point it at criminals or innocents.”
He continued: “Those in high positions, such as the presidency, are also tested by Allah. The actions of all leaders, scholars, elders, and every individual are under Allah’s observation. These positions are blessings from Allah, and through them, He tests us.”
He pointed out: “Allah loves those who not only avoid sin and worship Him but also encourage others to do the same. He loves those who show compassion for both the worldly and spiritual well-being of others and those who teach knowledge, whether religious or worldly.”

Heaven and Hell are the Results of Our Deeds in This World
The Friday Prayer leader of Zahedan remarked: “In reality, the experiences of this world are examples of both heaven and hell. The peace and tranquility one feels are the result of the good deeds they perform, and the hardships endured for Allah’s sake are part of this journey. The Prophet (PBUH) said: ‘Hell is veiled with desires, and Paradise is veiled with hardships.’ One cannot reach paradise without going through these difficulties.”
He elaborated: “Performing prayers, giving zakat, fulfilling the pilgrimage, observing the rights of Allah and the rights of people, and respecting human dignity are difficult tasks, but enduring these hardships leads one to paradise. Additionally, there is joy in these difficulties because they are acts of obedience to Allah. A person whose soul has been reformed finds pleasure in worshiping and feels peace knowing they have worshiped their Creator.”
He added: “The one who endures hardships and difficulties in the path of Allah in this world, on the Day of Judgment, Allah will open the gates of Paradise for them and say: ‘The difficulties you endured in the world have now turned into comfort and joy for you.’ But those who have been caught in sin and disobedience in their worldly life, setting no limits or restrictions on themselves and indulging in whatever they pleased, will be brought before the Lord on the Day of Judgment. Allah will cast such individuals, along with Satan, into Hell and punish them with the harshest and most severe torment. Hell, in fact, is the result of a person’s actions in this world.”

Dear people! Be vigilant and walk the path of truth / Scholars must be with the people and serve them
In the closing part of his speech at the Friday prayer in Soran, Molana Abdulhamid said: “Dear people! Be cautious not to fall into heedlessness. Be awake; the one who enjoys blessings but does not see God is like a person in sleep. If they were truly awake, they would see Allah as the One who has granted them these blessings in their hearts.” He added: “Dear people! Live with God and for God. Be just, walk the path of truth, and align yourselves with it. Allah commands the same, saying: ‘O you who believe! Fear Allah and be with the truthful.’ Make a commitment to yourself to be truthful and never to lie. Unfortunately, in today’s society, truthfulness is scarce, and lies, accusations, and slanders are widespread.” The Friday Imam of Zahedan continued: “My advice to sisters is to follow the commands of Allah and take care of your children. The upbringing of children lies mostly with mothers. The home should be a place of religion, teaching of the Quran, and prayer. Teach your children knowledge and wisdom. Scholars too should live for the sake of God, be with the people, and serve them, as this preserves the religious spirit and integrity of society.”