That Which Brings About Wretchedness

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘The cause of wretchedness is love of this world.

Imam al-Husayn (AS) said in his supplication of Arafa, ‘O Allah, make me fear you as if I see you, let me prosper through being conscious of my duty to You, and keep me from becoming wretched as a consequence of Your disobedience.