As long as our lake is flowing, we do not fear famine.

As long as our lake is flowing, we do not fear famine.’ Allah did not accept so; therefore, He blocked their lake and stopped rainfall and planting. They, first, consumed all that which they had stored. Then, they had to consume that mountain of bread to the degree that it was distributed among them by measure[^8].” Imam ar-Rida narrated on the authority of his fathers that the Prophet (S) said: “The quickest in punishment is ingratitude[^9].” How to Acquire Thankfulness?

To acquire thankfulness, it is recommended: • To ponder over the great variety of graces, good turns, and acts of kindness that God has conferred. • To neglect considering the luxurious people who enjoy excessive means of living and false pleasures of this world, and to look at the miserable people as well as those who are in less levels of livelihood. Amirul- Mu'minin (a) said: “Try to look very frequently at those who…