“Be not hasty and rushed for things that have yet not come to pass.
Do you think that it is wise to pick fruits before they become ripe?
Tomorrow is non-existent, having no reality today, so why should you busy yourself with it? Why should you have apprehension about future disasters? Why should you be engrossed by their thoughts, especially since you do not know whether you will even see tomorrow?
The important thing to know is the tomorrow is from the world of the unseen, a bridge that we do not cross until it comes.”
(‘Aaidh ibn Abdullah al-Qarni)
Tomorrow is unseen so do not be obsessed by its dreams. Not only is it unseen, it is also unknown. The passage above poses many timely questions. The future is questionable. So when you look forward remember this: otherwise we will be lost in a tomorrow, that may never come, neglecting your today.
Do not be fearful of poverty, hunger, disease, disaster or what the coming year will bring- harvest the fruits of today and pick the fruits of tomorrow when they ripen.
The next post will conclude the series and will consider bringing the past, present and future together as our reality.
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What a great series. I love this one. God will give us the tools we need for tomorrow so we shouldn’t worry. But I do.
Hugs, JJ
Peace be upon you JJ Loch,
Thank you for coming to visit at Don’t be sad-
really.
I’m glad you found the series useful- its great that you’ve left comments. It agree- when the birds leave hungry with empty stomachs in the morning, they return home will full stomachs, who does provides them with food? Surely, He too will provide for us.
As for worry- its quite natural isn’t it, but its shouldn’t pre-occupy us to the extent it makes it difficult to benefit from today.
Please do feel welcome here at Don’t be sad- it would be great to have you again.
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