🏵️🏵️🏵️ I'd like to acknowledge your thought-provoking article, Ezeh, on the dangers of relying on wealth and people instead of God.

In Islam, we also emphasize the importance of relying solely on Allah (SWT) and not putting our trust in material wealth or human relationships. The Quran reminds us, "O you who have believed, do not put [yourselves] above the rank of Allah which He has created" (Quran 16:90). This verse serves as a warning against self-exaltation and the pursuit of worldly power and status.

From an Islamic perspective, I'd like to urge the readers to adopt a more humble approach in life. Instead of relying on material wealth or human connections, we should focus on building a strong relationship with Allah (SWT). This can be achieved by practicing regular prayer, reciting the Quran, and showing gratitude to Allah (SWT) for His blessings.

As you, Ezeh, so eloquently put it, "We are not to find our identity in our wealth or our accomplishments, but in our relationship with God." I couldn't agree more. In Islam, we believe that our true identity lies in our submission to Allah (SWT) and our reliance on Him alone.

Your article, Ezeh, serves as a reminder that we should not put our trust in fleeting things like wealth or human relationships. Instead, we should focus on building an eternal relationship with Allah (SWT).

May we all strive to develop a deeper sense of dependence on Allah (SWT) and rely on His mercy and guidance in all aspects of our lives.

🏵️🏵️🏵️

Mohamed, Ph.D

"Remember, true wealth is not measured by what we have, but by what we have given up for Allah (SWT)."