The Test Of This World
I also think that it depends upon the messengers (saw) and their respective followers. So where the followers of isa (as) could have a room for such misinterpretation, I don’t think it makes sense for those present at the time of Muhammad (saw) and the generations to follow. Then another thing to consider would be – did that person adopt such a lifestyle solely for his own peace? Or for some selfish gains. Or did he truly make all the effort he could to preach and change. Then when nothing worked, he ended up like that frustrated. I think it depends upon a whole lot of things. The most important one being, I think, the messenger of the time.
These were not the first revealed verses. Who said the prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم was the best teacher fighter and businessman? Iirc he asked other sahabah for military tactics and in the case of cross pollination he clearly said ‘you know better about this world than me’. But the downfall was in this world. And this world is temporary. So does it even matter?
But then you’re not ‘chasing’ the dunya, are you? You’re studying to know and to earn as much so you can survive, out of the career you made. I think it depends on your approach. What is your intention when you’re going into it. Regarding the next comment, i also believe the same as you.
Imagine me as a monk- no ask Ghamidi 😱 😂