The concept and cause of happiness differ from one person to another. Some of them see their happiness in marriage, children, getting a job, being able to buy a car, and other things that bring joy to the soul, and despite the fact that these reasons actually lead to happiness, they disappear with the days unless they are coupled In the Hereafter, what is the true meaning of happiness in Islam?
The concept of happiness in Islam
Happiness is a state of purity of the soul and tranquility of the heart that comes through balancing between the demands of the body and the soul, between personal comfort and the comfort of others, and between the reconstruction of this world and the reconstruction of the Hereafter. Happiness when it is purely worldly, it is imperfect and inevitably ephemeral, but when it is linked to the Hereafter, it will be true happiness without end.
reasons of happiness
Seeking Islamic knowledge and learning the correct belief and legal rulings to apply it correctly and to please God through it. Draw near to God by knowing His Most Beautiful Names and Sublime Attributes: By this the servant becomes connected to his Lord, knowing Him, and acquainted with His closeness. Study the biography of the Noble Prophet and the biography of the honorable companions and the righteous predecessors. Being keen on obedience and righteous deeds, and persevering in worship: such as prayer, fasting, zakat, supplication, alms, and kindness to others, all of this sends sweetness in the soul, joy in the chest and tranquility in the heart. Leaving sins and disobedience: they inherit depression and distress in the heart. Satisfaction with the division of God Almighty, and the knowledge that everything that happens is better than God, so the Lord cannot do to His servant except what fixes him. This contentment makes its owner feel happy. Continuously remembrance of God Almighty, such as glorification and rejoicing, praise, forgiveness, blessings on the Prophet, Hawqalah, and so on. Being keen on the company of the righteous, for in them the soul resides and it proceeds in obedience to God and walks on the path of happiness. Attending gatherings of knowledge and dhikr circles surrounded by angels; Through it, the Muslim feels comfortable and reassured that will continue with him beyond the council. Loving the good for others and working to make them happy and bring joy to their hearts, as it is said: Be happy and you will be happy. Seeking the face of God Almighty in worldly interests, such as a good wife and a good son, and working with the intention of pleasing God. Looking at those who are inferior in terms of sustenance, health, beauty and the rest of the worldly fortunes, when the servant does that, he feels God’s blessing upon him and that he is better than others. Looking at the concerns, problems and misfortunes of others: for the servant to discover that his concerns are less than those of others and he will be happy with that. Optimism about the occurrence of all that is beautiful, and that every calamity is doomed to demise, as long as the servant is in obedience to his Lord, he will be happy and at peace. frequent return and repentance to God; To get rid of the burden of sins and burdens.
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