It was a usual bright morning, and I was standing in the main foyer. Suddenly, cold wind touched my skin, and at once I uttered Alhumduillah!
Thanking your Creator also provides you with an essence of happiness.
“Those who believe (in the Oneness of Allah – Islamic Monotheism), and whose hearts find rest in the remembrance of Allah, Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.” (Ar-Ra’d 13:28)
Smiling and laughing all the time doesn’t make you happy. Following are the ways which will help you to attain happiness in this world and in the hereafter.
Ponder and give thanks
You think about the loss, and do not give thanks for what is with you. Ponder upon yourself, your household, your good health and you will find yourself genuinely blessed by Allah (swt).
Think of the people who are less privileged, count on your blessings and give thanks to your Creator.
“And if you would count the graces of Allah, never could you be able to count them. Truly! Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” (An- Nahl 16:18)
The past is gone
The ingredient for happiness is to avoid lengthy meditation on the past. Recalling the past, reacting to it and being sad is stupidity and madness. Be courageous and embrace your present with much enthusiasm and live it, and surely He is sufficient for us and is the best disposer of affairs.
“…And put your trust in Allah if you are believers indeed.” (Al-Maidah 5:23)
Patience and prayer
Be patient, no matter how difficult the situation gets, and the path gets darkened- happiness and ease comes with distress and hardship. When fear engulfs you, and sadness surrounds you, rest and tranquil your soul through Salah.
“O you who believe! Seek help in patience and As-Salat (the prayer). Truly! Allah is with As-Sabirin (the patient ones, etc.) ..”(Al-Baqarah 2:153)
Consolation from the stricken
Look around- do you find any other afflicted being? Every home has a sad story. You should take consolation from those stricken with adversity, and try to live happy with what you have.
“Or think you that you will enter paradise without such (trials) as come to those who passed away before you? They were afflicted with severe poverty and ailments and were so shaken….” (Al-Baqarah 2:214)
Make a pleasant drink from the lemon
When an adversity befalls on you, try to look at the bright side; take out every possible positive aspect. Don’t let people or situations ruin your happiness. When a person hands over a cup of lemon to you, add a cup of sugar to it, and when he presents a snake to you, take its priceless skin and leave the rest. Being happy is all in your hands.
Greed and love for Paradise
If you are eager to gain Jannah, you will definitely refrain yourselves from wrongdoings. Ignore all the negatives of your life, and try to lead yourself with the formula of “Sabr and Shukr”; you will feel peace and happiness within yourself.
Remind yourself of the paradise, the width of which is as that of the heaven and the earth.
“Peace be upon you for that you persevered in patience! Excellent indeed is the final home!” (Ar-Ra’d 13:24)
These ways will make your life easy and full of happiness Insha’Allah.
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