Breaking free from worldly attachments requires focusing on spiritual values and strengthening the connection with Allah.
The Holy Quran teaches that attachment to the world can bind the soul of a person. In Surah Al-Imran, verse 14, it mentions: "Beautified for people is the love of that which they desire - of women and sons, heaped-up sums of gold and silver, fine branded horses, and tilled land. That is the enjoyment of worldly life, but Allah has with Him the best return." This verse points to worldly attractions, but we must learn that these are only temporary pleasures, and true value lies in the hereafter with Allah. Furthermore, in Surah Luqman, verse 33, Allah warns: "O mankind, fear your Lord and be conscious of a Day when no father will avail his son, nor will a son avail his father. Nothing will avail on that Day; the decree, on that Day, is all-powerful." This reminder emphasizes that being overly attached to worldly possessions can distract us from understanding the real values. To break free from worldly attachment, we must remember that life is not limited to this world. Moreover, in Surah At-Tawbah, verse 24, Allah instructs believers to be cautious about anything that is more beloved to them than Allah and His messenger. Paying attention to the spiritual aspect of life and human values can help liberate us from the confines of materialism. Ultimately, focusing on our relationship with Allah and performing our duties can free us from worldly attachments and enrich our inner lives.
Beautified for people is the love of that which they desire - of women and sons, heaped-up sums of gold and silver, fine branded horses, and tilled land. That is the enjoyment of worldly life, but Allah has with Him the best return.
O you who have believed, fear your Lord and be conscious of a Day when no parent will suffice for his child, nor will a child suffice for his parent. The promise of Allah is truth, so let not the worldly life deceive you and be not deceived about Allah by delusive promises.
Say, 'If your fathers, your sons, your brothers, your wives, your relatives, the wealth which you have obtained, and the commerce in which you fear decline, and the dwellings in which you delight are more beloved to you than Allah and His Messenger and jihad in His cause, then wait until Allah executes His command. And Allah does not guide the defiantly disobedient people.
One day, Ali was sitting in his fruit garden, admiring the fresh and beautiful fruits. Yet, he recalled the verses of the Quran and realized that much of these beauties are transient. He decided to spend more time in worship and closeness to Allah while not neglecting the love for his family. In this way, he discovered that true life lies in the connection with God and good relations with people.