Obstacles to Blessing in Life— Things That Make Life Unblessed
Have you ever wondered why sometimes, despite putting in extra effort and having enough in a day, a sense of lack and poverty shadows your life? Why are some homes full of blessing and prosperity while others are in constant crisis? What is the secret behind this fundamental difference? Perhaps the key to solving this mystery lies in understanding the exact factors that drain sustenance, blessing, and prosperity from a home. In this part ofSelMagzWe introduce the factors that cause blessing and sustenance to leave a home.
Dishonesty
Any form of betrayal—be it a wife or husband’s betrayal, dishonesty in transactions, or lying—reduces blessing and livelihood. When betrayal and lies spread within a home, angels of mercy and blessing stay away, and blessings diminish.
Theft
Maintaining fairness and honesty in trade is the key to preserving and increasing blessing and livelihood. Cheating and stealing are main causes of losing blessing in business and home. These wrong actions destroy trust and cause divine favor to depart. When livelihood is obtained through unlawful means, it lacks blessing and leads to difficulties and hardships.
Ignoring Divine Commands
Sins and neglecting divine commands are the main causes of blessing leaving one’s life. When servants of God disobey His commands, the light of mercy and guidance exits their lives. Returning to God and avoiding sin are the only ways to bring blessing back to the home.
Oppression and Injustice toward Others
When others’ rights are violated and hearts are crushed by tyranny, God’s anger is triggered. This anger manifests as loss of peace, health, and blessing in the life of the oppressor. Therefore, injustice only leads to ruin and distance from divine mercy.
Bad Behavior Toward Family Members
Disrespecting parents, who are the source and cause of life’s blessing, angers God and prevents prayers from being accepted. Also, poor treatment of a spouse, who is a life partner and source of tranquility, weakens the family foundation and can lead to unrest and unblessing.
Cutting Off Ties with Relatives
This not only causes loneliness and isolation for the individual but also removes divine blessing and mercy. Keeping family ties and maintaining friendships are strongly advised by religion. The Prophet (PBUH) said: “Whoever wishes for increased sustenance and a long life, let them keep kinship.” Therefore, maintaining these relationships leads to more wealth, longer life, and peace, while neglecting them brings only deprivation and unblessing.Consuming Forbidden WealthGaining wealth unlawfully not only removes blessings from life but also weakens faith and ultimately distances a person from divine mercy. The Prophet (PBUH) said: “Any morsel of unlawful money that enters a person’s stomach will not be accepted in prayer for forty days.” Such wealth neither brings prosperity in this world nor good outcomes in the hereafter, only suffering and punishment.
Betrayal
Loss of Blessing in Life
