Warning against Being Satisfied with the World

Imam Ali (AS) with regards to Allahs verse: “Under it there was a treasure belonging to them”, said, ‘that (the treasure) was a golden tablet upon which was written…: I wonder at those who see the world and the fluctuating states that people experience, how can they be satisfied with it?

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘Look at the world through the eyes of those who have renounced it, for verily its inhabitants are quick to depart it and its opulence inflicts distress. So do not allow the abundance of what amazes you therein to deceive you, for it is but a little that you will take with you thereof.

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘View the world through the eyes of one who has renounced it and separated from it, and do not view it through the eyes of one who loves it passionately and tenderly.

Imam al-Sadiq (AS) said, ‘If this world is transient, then why be satisfied with it?