“We shall house those who believed and acted righteously in the lofty mansions of Paradise beneath which rivers flow. There they shall remain for ever. How excellent a reward it is for those who acted (in obedience to Allah), who remained steadfast and put their trust in their Lord!”
(Al Qur’ān – 29:58-59)
It is possible that someone remains deprived of all worldly bounties on account of having followed the course of faith and righteousness and, thus, apparently has had an unsuccessful worldly life. This, however, should not be something about which to worry for this person will certainly be fully compensated for all the losses he has suffered. Furthermore, he will also receive an excellent reward for his performance.
That is, true believers adhered to their faith in the face of all manner of hardships, sufferings and losses. They put up with all this and patiently faced all dangers that came their way never once turning back on their duty. They were well aware of the worldly benefits that might accrue to them if they abandoned faith, yet that option held no appeal. They saw the unbelievers around them flourishing, but they did not cast even a passing glance at their wealth and affluence.
True believers put their trust in their Lord rather than in their properties and businesses or family and tribal affinities. They are the ones who resolve to face every risk and take on any opposing power in their faith’s cause as a result of putting their faith in God and disregarding all possible material considerations.