The Difference Between Longing for the Future and the Intention to Do Good in the Future
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Question:
This questioner says, “O His Eminence the Shaykh! What is the difference between longing for the future and the good intention to do good in the future?”
Answer:
If he asks his Lord to lengthen his life in good, there is nothing wrong with it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2329Hasan (Darussalam). So if he asks his Lord to lengthen his life in obedience to Allah and following His Shari'ah, there is nothing wrong with it, or if he desires that in obedience to Allah, that is fine.
This questioner says, “O His Eminence the Shaykh! What is the difference between longing for the future and the good intention to do good in the future?”
Answer:
If he asks his Lord to lengthen his life in good, there is nothing wrong with it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
He whose life is long and his deeds are good.
خير الناس من طال عمره وحسن عمله
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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