Lecture at KLBB 2023, Habib Jafar Reminds About Worldly Affairs that Can Turn into Poison for Humans

Dream - The world is a bridge for humans to reach heaven. Life in this world is certainly temporary, but it doesn't mean that we neglect life in this world and only think about the afterlife.

"We live in this world for a reason, if there is no benefit, it is impossible for us to be brought to life in this world. So living in this world is indeed intended for good," explained Habib Husein Djafar at the KapanLagi Buka Bareng 2023 event on Sunday, April 2, 2023.

Many people say that good people do not like the world and do not think about the world. Actually, it's not like that, it doesn't mean that good people don't like the world but they choose to live simply.

"It depends on how we live in the world, there are many good people who are wealthy. Even the richest person throughout history is our prophet, Prophet Sulaiman. In addition, the wife of Prophet Muhammad was also a wealthy person and provided financial support for the prophet's preaching," added Habib Husein.

It doesn't mean that good people don't prioritize the world. It's fine to look at the world as long as we live with standards that are not intentionally exaggerated. The important thing is not to love the world too much to the point of forgetting the afterlife because this becomes the root of wrongdoing and leads to ingratitude.

"There is an example, someone's salary is enough for their needs, but their friend says it's too little. Eventually, they ask for a raise and end up quitting their job. Even though they used to feel content and happy. Because of their friend's words, they become ungrateful and compare themselves to their friend's standards," added Habib.