Dr. Omar Suleiman explores the meaning of detachment from the dunya and how a Muslim can love the blessings Allah has given them without becoming imprisoned by them.

Islam does not teach us to reject every worldly blessing or to live without gratitude. Rather, it teaches us to enjoy halal blessings with thankfulness, while remembering that everything in this life is temporary and belongs to Allah. Wealth, family, comfort, success, status, and possessions can all be blessings, but they should never own the heart.

This Islamic reminder explains how to practice detachment in Islam by keeping the dunya in your hands, not in your heart. Through dhikr, remembrance of Allah, gaining perspective, reflecting on the Akhirah, and being disciplined with the worldly life, we can learn to appreciate our blessings without becoming dependent on them. ...