In this teaching we are reminded that the true “vatan”, or homeland, is not a place on the map but the eternal realm of Paradise promised by Allah. Every believer must cultivate fear of the Almighty and steadfast obedience, for Allah stands beside those who revere Him, hope in His mercy and submit to His will. By longing for this everlasting home, we follow the Prophet’s counsel that love of one’s true homeland is part of faith.
Paradise is described as the original country of every soul, a divine abode where no pain, fear or anxiety can enter. Longing for it should drive our actions, rather than the pursuit of fleeting worldly comforts. The talk also warns against mistaking the material world for a true home: the earth is a temporary test, even likened to “trash” and “the believer’s hell”. Those who try to turn it into a paradise while ignoring divine guidance stray from the path and invite lasting spiritual loss.
We are called to prepare not for worldly vacations but for the everlasting “holiday” in Paradise. This preparation means sincere repentance, consistent devotion and unwavering loyalty (Bayʿah) to Allah. Our shared journey is like boarding a bus that will one day carry us back to our true homeland.
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