Whatever you earn beyond your basic needs you will only keep...

Whatever you earn beyond your basic needs you will only keep vigil over it for others.” [^2] There is another interpretation upon the abovementioned sentence cited in Islamic narrations and the statements of the commentators which adapts to the above interpretation and, perhaps, both of them are its purpose.

It is that Ma‘any-ul-’Akhbar, narrates from Amir-ul-Mu’minin Ali (as) who upon the commentary of the Qur’anic sentence: “…do not forget your portion in this world…” said: “Do not forget your health and strength, and your opportunity, and your youth, and your mirth, and by means of these (five bounties) seek out the Hereafter.” [^3] According to this commentary of the holy verse, the abovementioned statement is a warning to all human beings that they should not lose the opportunities and capitals, because they pass on like cloud.

The third advice is as follows: “…and be good (to others) just as Allah has been good to you…” This is…