Everyone Is Searching for Happiness, But Few Are Those Who Are Guided to the Path That Truly Leads to Happiness. Regarding that and other paths, here are three points for you to reflect upon: 1. Whoever does not make the pleasure of Allah to be his main concern in life will end up losing in the end: "We shall gradually seize them with punishment in ways they perceive … [Read more...] about Everyone Is Searching for Happiness, But Few Are Those Who
Happiness.
The Fundamentals of Happiness – Verses upon Which to Reflect.
The Fundamentals of Happiness - Verses upon Which to Reflect. And never give up hope of Allah s Mercy. Certainly no one despairs of Allah's Mercy except the people who disbelieve. (Qur'an 12:87) And who despairs of the Mercy of his Lord except those who are astray? (Qur'an 15:56) Surely, Allah's Mercy is [ever] near unto the good-doers. (Qur'an 7:56) You know not, it may … [Read more...] about The Fundamentals of Happiness – Verses upon Which to Reflect.
Things That Bring about Happiness.
1. Good deeds: "Whoever works righteousness, whether male or female, while he [or she] is a true believer [of Islamic Monotheism] verily, to him We will give a good life [in this world with respect, contentment and lawful provision]..." (Qur'an 16:97) 2. A pious wife: " 'Our Lord! Bestow on us from our wives and our offspring who will be the comfort of our eyes...'" (Quran … [Read more...] about Things That Bring about Happiness.
Do Not Be Sad – The Fundamentals of Happiness.
1. Know that if you do not live within the scope of today, your thoughts will be scattered, your affairs will become confused, and your worrying will increase - these realities explain the Hadith: "When you are in the morning, do not expect to see the evening, and when you are in the evening, do not expect to see the morning." 2. Forget the past and all that it contained. … [Read more...] about Do Not Be Sad – The Fundamentals of Happiness.
The Ingredients of Happiness.
1. A thankful heart and a tongue that is moist with the remembrance of Allah. An Arab poet said: "Thankfulness, remembrance, and patience, in them are blessings and rewards." 2. Another ingredient of happiness is the keeping of secrets, especially one's own secrets. Among the Arabs there is a famous story of a Bedouin who was entrusted with a secret for a fee of twenty … [Read more...] about The Ingredients of Happiness.