Among the factors that contribute to one's happiness are performing acts of kindness to others and giving charity. "Spend of that with which We have provided for you..." (Quran 2:254) "The men and the women who give Sadaqaat [i.e. Zakah, and alms, etc.]." (Quran 33:35) "And the likeness of those who spend their wealth seeking Allah's Pleasure while they in their ownselves … [Read more...] about Charity Brings Peace to the Giver.