Temporary Pleasures vs True Happiness
Imām Ibn al-Qayyim said:
“O people who take pleasure in a life that will vanish, falling in love with a faded shadow is sheer stupidity!”
Purification of the Soul [Pg. 147].
Reflection:
❖ In Islām, the concepts of pleasure and happiness are distinctly different, yet interconnected.
❖ Pleasure often refers to temporary sensory experiences that may bring immediate gratification, such as indulgence in food, entertainment, or material possessions.
❖ Happiness in Islām is deeper and more profound, rooted in spiritual fulfillment and the contentment that comes from a relationship with Allāh.
❖ True happiness is achieved through worship and obedience to Allāh, as it aligns with the soul’s purpose and leads to inner peace.
Action plan
❖ Prioritise pleasing Allāh over personal pleasure.
❖ Read the following supplication:
اللهُمَّ اجْعَلْ حُبَّكَ أَحَبَّ الْأَشْيَاءِ إِلَيَّ
“O Allāh, make your love the most beloved of things to me.”
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