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Something that we all want, something that we all need. Yes, money is great. We need it to live a comfortable life and progress but it is one of the most dangerous things a person or people can get. It is very true what they say, money does change people. I used to be so into the lifestyle that comes from having a lot of money. By the grace and mercy of God, my family has been blessed financially. This is something I certainly take for granted.

I have always wanted a lavish lifestyle. I wanted to live in a huge ocean-view mansion. There is nothing wrong with wanting a nice lifestyle, Islam doesn't discourage having this kind of life but I wanted it for the wrong reasons. I used to have a lot of arrogance and wanted to be a person with a lot of money who thought they were better than everybody else. I saw myself as somebody who would make a lot of money and then eventually get married. I am so happy that is not how things have turned out so far. I know that if I had made a lot of money at a young age, I would forever be arrogant.

Of course I want a comfortable lifestyle, heck, I want a luxurious lifestyle but I am okay if I don't get that. I have learned that it's not about my possessions or what I have in the bank to be happy, it's about the relationships I have and the people in my life that are so important. It would be nice to make millions of dollars but I would share what I have with the people I love. I want to be a good provider, an amazing provider for those closest to me. If I was to ever get married, I would want to take care of my spouse's family as well as my own.

Having a good life does not mean anywhere near as much if I don't have somebody I love to share those things with. I pray that Allah (swt) can make this a reality for me in this life.

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