Reality of this world

Many times the reality of this world confuses us. We often wonder why we have to take certain actions when we don't even see any tangible results for it. Ayatollah Wahid Khorasani in one of his lectures explained it beautifully.

When an embryo is developing in the womb, it develops limbs, eyes, ears, tongue etc. Now if the embryo was given reasoning it would wonder why it would need eyes while its in the womb as there is nothing to see. Why would tongue be needed, when there is no need to speak? Why digestive system, mouth when its not eating anything from there?

It's only after the embryo becomes a baby and is born that it realizes the importance of all the organs. This world is the same as a mother's womb BUT rather than the development of the physical body, its a place for the development of the soul. Actions like speaking the truth, salat, fasts are all actions that help in the development of the soul for the afterlife. Right now it might me difficult to see what the purpose of saying Salat five times a day is, it would be truly appreciated when one dies and the reality becomes clear.

For example someone who doesn't pray would be blinded because he/she would have failed to perform salat which leads to appreciation of Allah(swt) and his attributes and hence towards the development and recognition of the true master. This recognition would help him/her in the hereafter.

This issue of salat is very important for those who think Ahlul Bayt(s.a) would intercede on their behalf no matter what their action. From a narration of Holy Prophet(pbuh) it's said that one who doesn't value salat would not meet him(pbuh) at the pond of kawthar. Sixth Imam(a.s) has also stated that intercession will not reach the one who pays little value to Salat.

Open your eyes and see the reality of this world before its too late and we are left blinded, mute, deaf and dumb in the hereafter.

Call of God

Usually whenever we hear the sound of Azaan, we keep on sitting and go pray salat at our time of leisure. This often happens when we have watched our favorite TV shows, talked to friends on phone/internet etc. Have we ever stopped and pondered that what exactly is the sound of azaan? Its a call to us by Allah(swt). As one scholar put it when our cell rings, do we delay in picking up or do we do so at the first bell? Why is it so important to accept the call of a person at the first instant and Allah(swt) call at the most delayed time.

Imagine how much effort people make to meet prime ministers, presidents, high ranking officials etc. So many calls and connections need to be made in order to get just 5 minutes of their time. Imagine how many lines people stand in just to get a chance to meet these people and ask for their need. Now look at Allah(swt), the highest authority, the Creator, yet its his rehmat that he allows us audience with him 5 times a day. What effort do we have to make? Just that...do ablution(wudhu) and stand in front of him. Pray about anything we want. Yet we dont utilize this opportunity. Makes one wonder at our stupidity...doesn't it?! We have a chance to meet the most Powerfull, the Almighty yet we let it go, we don't jump at the opportunity.

Isn't it time we asked ourselves(me including) that what in the world is wrong with us? why can't we see the truth.
O Master of Time, Imam Al-Asr(ajtf) please intercede on our behalf and remove this veil of darkness from our hearts which doesn't let us realize whats the best thing for us...Ameen.