The Importance
of Simplicity

The Prophet of Islam said that simplicity is a part of faith. Simplicity is the way of a purposeful person. (Sunan Abu Dawood, Hadith No. 4161) A purposeful person cannot afford to devote a portion of his time and energy to pursuing a luxurious lifestyle. Simplicity means limiting your needs to the bare minimum while avoiding unnecessary engagements. Simplicity is a superior solution. Simplicity enables a person to lead a purposeful life. No part of his life should be wasted on anything other than achieving his goal.

The most important thing for one’s intellectual development is that the process of thinking within him should continue uninterrupted. Simplicity is helpful in this mental process. Simplicity clears the human mind from distractions.