The philosophy of true wealth

Abdul Razak, Mohd Abbas (2025) The philosophy of true wealth. Potret: Media Perempuan Aceh.

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Abstract

I don’t know the value of millions of dollars in the bank. I don’t know the worth of an expensive car or a private jet. I don’t know the luxury of a palace or a villa. But I know the worth of a good book, A beautiful poem, good music, And a meaningful philosophy of life. I can feel the pain of someone who is sick, The weight of a serious illness dragging them down. From ancient times, we’ve been told That gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, And all other precious stones are priceless— But I simply like to look at them, And I’m not concerned with how much they’re worth At the gem market. I’ve never dreamed of possessing them. When friends try to impress me with expensive items, I politely turn them down,

Item Type:	Article (Electronic Media)
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General) B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BJ Ethics BPN Islamic art and architecture L Education > L Education (General) P Language and Literature > PE English
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Fundamental and Inter-Disciplinary Studies (Effective: 5th Feb 2014) Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr. Mohd Abbas Abdul Razak
Date Deposited:	18 Aug 2025 16:15
Last Modified:	18 Aug 2025 16:15
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/122684

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