{"_id":"668da08d0b76658b4c233a4a","title":"How do we earn Jannat al Firdaus with such a comfortable life?","question":"I have been talking to a lot of moms especially and there’s a recurring theme coming up I’d like clarification on. As we view genocide, civil wars, etc unfolding globally many people feel like how can they even “compete” with these people for Jannah let alone Jannat Al Firdaus. I understand the concern, we don’t want to be helpless but what is significant in our very comfortable lives that could earn us these high degrees and regards with Allah ? How do we approach this?","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"In this life, we are all subjected to varying degrees of adversity, each person facing their unique challenges. Attaining high ranks in Jannah correlates with the depth of certainty and sincerity within our hearts. Physical actions are merely outer forms; it's the certainty (yaqīn) and sincerity (ikhlāṣ) that constitute the essence. Hence, our endeavor is absolute submission to Allah and dedicated service to His creation, driven by unwavering faith in His promise and purity in our deeds and intentions. This principle holds true regardless of our geographical location or life circumstances. Lastly, ponder upon this ḥadīth that brought immense joy to the companions: It was said to the Prophet ﷺ, \\\"A man may love some people but he cannot catch up with their good deeds?\\\" The Prophet (ﷺ) said, \\\"\"},{\"attributes\":{\"italic\":true},\"insert\":\"Everyone will be with those whom he loves\\\"\"},{\"insert\":\". [\"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://sunnah.com/bukhari:3688\"},\"insert\":\"Bukhārī\"},{\"insert\":\" and \"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://sunnah.com/muslim:2640a\"},\"insert\":\"Muslim\"},{\"insert\":\"]\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fff0b76658b4c232b60","tag":"Worship: Other","count":54},{"_id":"668da0570b76658b4c233497","tag":"Death: Other","count":37},{"_id":"668d9fe70b76658b4c23289d","tag":"Aqeedah: Heaven and Hell","count":23}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:41:49.883Z"}