A New Beginning...
It is good to be done with exams. A group of students will now exit and another group will enter. Those that are graduating probably have plenty of advice for the new students. "Focus on your studies". "Education is your full-time job". "Don't party too much". "Watch out for lunatics on campus". Very sound and reasonable advice. How about the incoming students? What are they thinking about? "Let's have the best time of our lives". "Socialize and party!" "Let's get away from home!" "Study... what?".
The ones graduating understand the worth of time and hard work. It is because they have gone through the process, this crucible called higher education, that they know the things one must do and sacrifice to finally pass.
Similar to the above mentioned two groups, there are people who are entering and exiting this world. They also are either taking their test or are done with it. Those who have left this world know the worth of time and hard work. They surely understand the worth of having iman, salah, avoiding sins, doing good action, and following Allah & His messenger. They are done with their test and are waiting for their results to be given to them. They know the consequence of pass or fail.
This generation of ours, however, seems to be focusing on partying, enjoying life, and having the freedom to do whatever we want. We're just looking for the good times to continue, and are focused on everything except the exam: We are literally sitting in the test room partying. We have seen and heard about the generations before us but we do nothing to heed their honest advice.
The Prophet (s) said: A wise person is someone who takes himself to an account and works for that which will come after death and a foolish person is someone who follows his desires and then hopes for a good end.
My advice to you: be wise and focus on your test. May Allah be with you.
faraz
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