The Cause of Immersion in the Distractions of This World and What Is Obligatory on the Muslim

Question:
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, some people are preoccupied with the enjoyments of this world and run after them, neglecting the Hereafter. What is the cause of this immersion in the distractions of this world? And what is obligatory on the Muslim?

Answer:
Yes, this is a reality. Some people immerse themselves in the desires and pleasures of this world and turn away from the Hereafter. This is deprivation from Allah (Mighty and Majestic). This is hastening to receive one's share in this world without working for the Hereafter. This is a clear loss. So the Muslim should take from the permissible things of this world what he needs, and use it to help him in obeying Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). He should not immerse himself in the pleasures of this world and turn away from the Hereafter. Indeed, this world is perishing and the Hereafter is eternal, and death is near. So the Muslim should hasten. Yes.