Qalam Institute Podcast Khutbah: What is success?
Jan 15, 2026
The discussion reveals that true success is defined by the Qur'an and Sunnah, prioritizing spiritual values over material wealth. Key attributes of a successful believer include prayer and moral restraint. The host emphasizes that taming one's desires leads to genuine contentment. Wealth, while not inherently bad, can become dangerous when it replaces love for Allah. Living as a traveler in this life and investing in the Hereafter are highlighted as crucial steps towards spiritual fulfillment. Personal stories of the Sahaba illustrate the joy of prioritizing faith over worldly gains.
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Success Reframed By Scripture
- True success is defined by the Qur'an and Sunnah, not wealth or status.
- Abdul Nasser Jengda explains true success as faith, righteous deeds, and inheriting Jannah.
Victory Through Self-Mastery
- Self-control and inner purification mark real victory over worldly desires.
- Abdul Nasser Jengda highlights taming the nafs as the pathway to success and salvation.
Wealth Never Fully Satiates
- Material gain never fully satisfies the heart and breeds endless desire.
- Abdul Nasser Jengda cites the Prophet ﷺ that two valleys of wealth still leave one wanting more.