Surah Kahf Story lesson 2: The Owners of the Two Gardens

There were two men who were blessed with majestic gardens and land, with a river in between. They were both tremendously well-off as they reaped the fruits of their lavish assets. One of them grew boastful, though, exhibiting repulsive arrogance. He proudly claimed that he was wealthier and more prosperous than the other, his ego making him delusional and heedless of Allahu2019s favor upon him. He even expressed foolish confidence that these possessions would never leave him, and the Day of Judgement will not take place, but if it were to occur, Allah would grant him even greater possessions.<br><br>The other man condemned his act of disbelief. Furthermore, he pointed out that the ungrateful owner should have attributed his success to Allahu2019s will and accepted that all power lies with Him, as God can quickly destroy his coveted possessions. Indeed, that was precisely what happened as his precious belongings were destroyed, leaving him in a state of despair. The story of the two garden owners consequently teaches us that one should always be grateful for Allahu2019s blessings. We must not become egoistic about our worldly successes and bear in mind that everyoneu2019s triumph and failure ultimately depend on Allahu2019s will.

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