غم مخور

Don't be sad

At a time in which the Muslims are beset with trials from every

periphery and within, comes this heartening book rooted in the

commandments of Allah, Azzawajall (the Exalted), the Sunnah and

the excellent guidance and examples of the Muslims that came before

us.

Don 't be Sad is an important book for all. It is full of practical

advice on how to repel despair and replace it with a pragmatic and

ultimately satisfying Islamic outlook on life. It exposes to the modern

reader how Islam teaches us to deal with the tests and tribulations of

this world.

This book contains verses of the Qur'an, sayings of the Prophet

Muhammad (Blessings and Peace be upon him) and of his

Companions as well as of the wise. But it also contains sayings of

Western and Eastern thinkers and philosophers, sayings that coincide

with the truth.

This book, the culmination of deep and organized thought, says

to you in short: "Be happy, at peace, and joyful; and don '/ be sad. "

O' Allah!

Contemplate and be thankful

The past is gone forever

Today is all that you have

Leave the future alone until it comes

How to deal with bitter criticism

Do not expect gratitude from anyone

Doing good to others gives comfort to the heart

Repel boredom with work

Do not be a mimicker

Pre-ordainment

Verily, with hardship, there is relief

Convert a lemon into a sweet drink

Is not He [better than your gods]

Who responds to the distressed

Enough for you is your home

Your recompense is with Allah

Faith is life itself

Extract the honey but do not break the hive

Verily, in the remembrance of

Allah do hearts find rest

Or do they envy men for what Allah

has given them of His Bounty?

Accept life as it is

List of Contents

Find consolation by remembering the afflicted

The prayer ... the prayer

Allah [Alone] is sufficient for us, and He

is the best Disposer of affairs [for us]

Say [O' Muhammad]: Travel in the land...

Patience is most fitting

Do not carry the weight of the globe on your shoulders

Do not be crushed by what is insignificant

Be content with that which Allah has given

you and you will be the richest of people

Thus We have made you a just nation

Being sad is not encouraged in our religion

Take a moment to reflect

Smile

Smile - Pause to reflect

The blessing of pain

The blessing of knowledge

The art of happiness

The art of happiness - Pause to reflect

Controlling one's emotions

The bliss of the Prophet's Companions

Repel boredom from your life

Cast off anxiety

Cast off anxiety - Pause to reflect

Do not be sad - Everything will occur

according to pre-ordainment

Do not be sad - Wait patiently for a happy outcome

Wait patiently for a happy outcome - Pause to reflect

Do not be sad: Seek forgiveness from Allah often,

for your Lord is Oft-Forgiving

Do not be sad - Always remember Allah

Don be Sad

Do not be sad - Never lose hope of Allah's mercy

Grieve not over unworthy things

Do not be sad - Repel anxiety

Grieve not when others blame and disparage you

Grieve not over being poor

Do not feel sad over fears for what may happen

Grieve not over criticism from the jealous

and the weak-minded

Stop to reflect

Do not be sad - Do good to others

Jealousy is not something new

Stop to reflect

Do not be sad from the want of ample provision

Appreciate that, compared to others, your trial is light

Do not mimic the personality of others

Isolation and its positive effects

Do not be shaken by hardships

Pause to think about hardships

Do not be sad - The fundamentals of happiness

Why grieve when you have the six ingredients?

The fundamentals of happiness

Verses upon which to reflect

Your best companion is a book

Sayings that deal with the virtues of books

The benefits of reading

Do not grieve - There is another life to come

Do not feel overly stressed when work piles up

Grieve not and ask yourself the following questions

Do not despair when you face a difficult situation