What makes you the richest man in the world

Walking down a street, watching kids laughing their heart out playing with each other, housewives chatting amicably, houses graced with flower that is tended lovingly by its owners, you see a picture of happiness. Happiness do not have a direct relation with money. Money play some part but but a significant one. A family living in a small house and having just enough to fulfill their needs but abundant with love might just be a lot richer than a family living in a mansion. Why? Because the first family got everything that they want and they are contented with their life. If you live in a mansion but craving for bigger house, more powerful car, so on and so forth, meaning you are still poor. Well, you don't have everything that you want, don't you?

In chapter Al-A'raf verse 144 Allah stated, "...... and hold on to what I have given you and be among those who are grateful". There is nothing wrong with striving and working hard for a better life. That is if you are contented with what you already have. Appreciate and be happy with what you already have. Don't let your vigor to struggle for a better future takes you away from your close ones. They are your real wealth. Don't confine wealth to just physical things.

Be the richest man in the world by appreciating and feeling contented with what you already have. Happiness is not out there or somewhere in the future. Happiness is here and now. Surrounding us. Don't wait until we loose what we already have to realize how rich we were.

To all of you out there, no matter what is your creed or faith, be the richest man in the world now. You might not have tomorrow. May Allah bless us all. Amin.