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An Illustration About The Length Of Life And A Person's Aspirations Increasing As He Becomes Old, And That He Will Become Old In The End

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Darussalam · Volume 4

35. Chapters On The Description Of The Day Of Judgment, And Ar-Riqāq,[1] And Al-Wara' From The Messenger Of Allāh ﷺ

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الجزء: 4 ¦ الصفحة: 244

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2455. Anas bin Mālik narrated that the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: "The son of Ādam grows old but two things keep him young: Desire for life and desire for wealth."[1] (Sahih) This Hadith is [Hasan] Sahih.

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٢٤٥٥ - حَدَّثَنَا ‌قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ: حَدَّثَنَا ‌أَبُو عَوَانَةَ ، عَنْ ‌قَتَادَةَ ، عَنْ ‌أَنَسٍ قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: «يَهْرَمُ ابْنُ آدَمَ وَتَشِبُّ مِنْهُ اثْنَتَانِ؛» الْحِرْصُ عَلَى الْمَالِ وَالْحِرْصُ عَلَى الْعُمُرِ. هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ.

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Man's desires and aspirations are longer than his life and, in order to fulfill them, he needs both an extended span of life and wealth. On the other hand, old age brings in its wake the weakening of his bones and limbs. This necessarily weakens his intellect as well. He is not, therefore, able to bridle his hopes and aspirations. Consequently, lust for wealth and longevity grows stronger and stronger inside his heart.