Being rich and have plenty of money..

Some people think that thinking or talking too much about money and wealth is sinful. Is that so? Well, for me I don’t think that is true. Even though money cannot buy happiness we still need it to pay for our basic necessities. Without money we cannot even afford a trip to the grocery store to buy food. How do we feel if we don’t have food? Not happy isn’t it.

There are Muslims that abhor wealth. They said it could lead to greediness and will corrupt our moral. I did not share this view. I think Allah created abundance opportunity for everybody. It is up to us to go and find it. He creates guidance for us to follow and He did not ask us to live in poverty. He wants us to work hard, gain wealth and share it with others who are less fortunate.

With money we have opportunity to donate and help others in need. There is nothing wrong with it and Allah encourages us to do that. So, please do not think of wealth as a sin. Think of it from the positive side. What can be done with it?

Today, whenever our Muslim brothers and sisters in trouble, we feel helpless. We cannot contribute much to help them. If only we have the money and mean to do it. We can help in building a good society and create opportunity for them.

Remember, Allah does not ask us to just sit and watch the time pass by. He encourages us to be independent and hardworking and he does not tolerate people who like making excuses. So, wake up and grab the opportunity. You might be the one chosen to make a difference in somebody’s life. So don’t waste your time and just do it.