The heart of an elderly person remains young in two things: in the love of this world and long hopes

Explanation

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) informed that an elderly person grows older and his body weakens, but his heart remains young in its love for two things: First: The love of this world through the accumulation of wealth. Second: Longevity, lifespan, continued living, and enduring hopes.

Lessons

• Clarifying what humans are naturally inclined towards, which is the love of this world and long hopes.
• Referring to the dispraise of long hopes and the eagerness to accumulate wealth. This implies the need to prepare for death, the merit of giving charity by the wealthy, and maintaining self-restraint by the poor.
• The most beloved thing to a human being is his self, as he desires its preservation. Thus, he loves longevity and wealth, because wealth is one of the greatest means of sustaining health and pleasure. The more he feels he will lose this, the stronger his love and desire for its continuity become.