Frivolities of Caprice
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“Frivolities of Caprice”
Meaning:
This refers to worthless pursuits and empty distractions driven by base desires and selfish passions that:
- Waste your time and spiritual potential
- Pull your heart away from Allah’s remembrance
- Create attachment to temporary pleasures
- Are often rationalized as “harmless” but slowly corrupt the soul
Examples:
- Endless social media scrolling instead of worship
- Obsession with fashion and status
- Gossip and idle talk
- Entertainment addiction
Islamic Context:
The Qur’an describes worldly life as “play and amusement” (57:20), while Nabi Muhammad ﷺ taught that leaving what doesn’t concern you is a sign of good Islam.
In Ḥusnut Tanabbuh, the author explains that claiming love for the righteous is meaningless if one chases these frivolities while neglecting true spiritual work.
(Khairun Nisa)