Happiness is attained by three things: being patient when tested, being thankful when receiving a blessing, and being repentant upon sinning.
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Wasting time is worse than death, because death separates you from this world whereas wasting time separates you from Allah
Interpretation
What this quote means
Wasting time is a serious loss, as it distances you from spiritual fulfillment.
Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya emphasizes the significance of time in this quote, suggesting that time wasted is a greater loss than death itself. While death is a physical separation from life, wasting time leads to a disconnection from divine purpose and spiritual growth, highlighting the importance of valuing our time as a gift from Allah.
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In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about productivity, one might say, 'Remember, as Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya pointed out, wasting time is worse than death.'
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