Uthman said that he was surprised at the conduct of a person:

Who knows the world to be transient, [and still] loves it;

Who knows death to be certain, yet does not take it seriously;

Who believes in hell, [but still] commits sin;

Who believes in the existence of God, [but who nevertheless] seeks assistance from others,

Who is aware of paradise, [but is nonetheless] engaged in worldly pleasures;

Who knows Satan to be his enemy, [and still] obeys [the] dictates [of Satan].

Who believes in predestination, [but still] feels aggrieved with what happens;

Who knows that accounts [are] to be rendered on the day of resurrectionb [but even so] hoards wealth.

~ UTHMAN RA ~