All That Glitters Is Not Gold

Contrary to what some people believe, attaining a higher degree of spirituality does not have to be through renouncing material wealth.

clipped from www.readingislam.com It can be a blessing for one to be rich, but it is important to note that this blessing doubles when the material wealth is used in such a way that the person grows spiritually and this is what Islam teaches.  God says in the Qur'an what means, [But seek, with the wealth which Allah has bestowed on thee, the Home of the Hereafter, nor forget thy portion in this world: but do thou good, as Allah has been good to thee, and seek not (occasions for) mischief in the land: for Allah loves not those who do mischief ] (Al-Qasas 28:77). [Seek, with the (wealth) which Allah has bestowed on thee, the Home of the Hereafter](Al-Qasas 28:77).  Life is not just what you have in your pocket. Life is how much you are satisfied with what you have. Life is not how we perceive it. Mankind is always in a hurry and fails to consider the consequences of having material things. Anything in life that doesn’t have an eternal perspective is wasted.