Attaining Felicity

[Conscious Manipulation]

asalaamu alaykum,

 

This is an excerpt from "Friday Nasiha" which is a weekly reminder letter from Young Muslims Canada (www.YoungMuslims.ca)

 

Al-Imran (The House of Imran)

Chapter 3: Verse 104

 

To Attain Felicity

 

Let there arise out of you a group of people, who invite others to all that is good (Khayr), enjoin what is right (Ma'roof) and forbid what is evil (Munkar). They are the ones to attain felicity.

 

Before this verse Muslims have been commanded that 'they develop the Taqwa (consciousness) of Allah in its totality, live and establish Islam till last breath of their lives, struggle against evil and injustice (Baatil) with unity, hold on to the rope of Allah's guidance tightly, and avoid all sorts of disputes and sectarianism amongst themselves' (verses 102-103). All these qualities described above are directed towards their personal lives. However, these commands are followed by a program or guidance on their social or community life:

 

(1) they must call people to good (Khayr),

(2) enjoin what is right (Ma'roof),

(3) and forbid evil (Munkar).

 

The concept of 'Calling people to Good (Da'wah ilal Khayr)' is not limited to a few aspects of life. In fact it is a comprehensive term which means revolutionizing or reforming the social, moral, political, and spiritual spheres of life, both at individual, as well as at the collective level.

 

Source:

"Ma'ruf-o-Munkar" - Syed Jalal-ud-Din Omry, pp. 19-21

[Mutakalim]

Concious Manipulation: Why do you post articles articles that are too dry; do not destroy the forest of your mind (intellect). Alas! if only your articles were as appealing and arresting as your tag-line (signature)

:confused:

[Liqaye]

^^^Or perhaps as grandiose as yours?

 

Lakiin am intreasted how does CM destroy the forest of her mind by fowarding the bulletin?

[Qac Qaac]

Do u want her to post some crap about the old creeks mutakalim...

 

CM.. keep on doing what u do best.

[Conscious Manipulation]

Originally posted by Mutakalim:

Concious Manipulation: Why do you post articles articles that are too dry; do not destroy the forest of your mind (intellect). Alas! if only your articles were as appealing and arresting as your tag-line (signature)

:confused:

Mutakalim, u must understand I'm one of those less read Nomads you often speak of, plz elaborate on how the above article is poisonous to the mind.

[Nur]

Cinscious Manipulation

 

Great Reminder, Jazaakallahu Khairan for sharing, I adding my own list of factors for happiness below from one of my old posts, from my personal experience and journey toward my maker.

 

 

From Nurtel Happy Days past posts.

 

 

Happiness Factors

 

 

The most important factor in attaining happiness is resolving issues that matter to one's life, and death. The sooner you resolve these issue, the happier you will get

 

The first of these factors is figuring out your place in this world, your significance and role. Once all the pieces are put together, that is when you will feel relieved.

 

The second factor is knowing your maker, and appreciating his dominion over all things. Any art student can tell you how great a painting is when all you see is couple of colored strokes on a wall, likewise, a Music student can tell you about Bach, Beethoven and Verdi. Unless you appreciate their work you would not be able to appreciate these artists. (Wa lillahul Mathalul Aclaa) (Note: This is for the sake of example only, Islam does not promote Music, Sheitan does!)

 

To really know Allah SWT is to really look deeply into his creations which represent the living Book of life with all of its complexities and wonders. The more you immerse your self in this realm, the more you find yourself at awe with Allah SWT.

 

The third factor is beginning to Love and seek Allah and taking the first steps toward his direction.

 

The fourth factor is finding all the answers to all the questions that you may have in the Holy Quraan and the Sunnah of the Messenger SAWS.

 

The Fifth factor is loving Allah SW and the messenger SAWS.

 

The Sixth factor is translating your love for Allah and his apostle to actions that show in your character when dealing with others. Serenity, respect and dignity.

 

The seventh factor is constant remembrance of Allah SWT and Dhiker, and Salaat on the soul of the Rasoul as an appreciation of his delivery of this great Deen to us.

 

The eigth factor is the realization that Allah, your ilaah, is the sole power and the Sovreign ( Samad) who runs everything that you see or hear. Nothing scapes his plan and nothing can outwit Allah SWT. He is the source of all the requirements of his dominion and everything we see happens for a purpose whose secret only Allah fully knows.

 

The ninth factor is, after that realization to think positively about Allah SWT.

 

The tenth Factor of happiness is praying to Allah, making many Duaa to Allah, the only one who can deliver your needs when distressed. Prayers are joyful experience.

 

The 11the factor is controlling your desires and aligning them with the revelation. The more you are in control of your desires, the happier you will feel. Obedience to Allah is in itself a pleasure that only those who safeguard their desires can enjoy. And the joy Allah puts in your heart when you obey him, is indeed a great joy, so good, some Salaf people have described it that Jannah must be good if one can get a feeling as good as enjoying the remembrance of Allah.

 

The 12th factor Making the obligatory Ibaadaat. Like Prayers, Fasting etc. The more you observe, the happier you shall feel.

 

The 13th factor is the Morning and afternoon Dhiker. These are prescribed sayings that our Prophet SAWS had taught us to say at dawn and sunset. Saying these adhkaar can put a lot of ease and happiness into your life. It can reduce your sins, increase your hasanaat and protect you from Sheitaan.

 

The 14th factor and by far the most important one is the Tilaawatul Quraan. (specially in Ramadaan) The recitation of Quraan is a soul filling experience. If you look deeper into the Quraan, you may not be able to stop, it is another world, and it is a joyful world when by way of your imagination, you meet the good folks mentioned in Quraan. Rest assured, that if you set aside a particular time in your daily schedule for reading Quraan, you will get a great dose of hapiness. Reading Quraan relaxes you, keeps you tension down, eases your preoccupations and belittles you worries, the single most source of Misery.

 

 

Nur