Happiness in Islam, #1: Mental Health Mental health is absolutely essential to the realization of happiness in Islam, and as human beings raised in a generally unconscious world, we by default are afflicted with a myriad of disempowering and negative psychological programs. And so, in addition to spiritual practice (see below), it is necessary to actively and consciously consume positive and empowering information. Just as the body and spirit require nourishing sustenance, so too does the mind. The importance of seeking empowering and beneficial knowledge is so critical to happiness in Islam that the Prophet ( صلى الله عليه وسلم) continually advised Muslims to consistently seek knowledge, “from the cradle to the grave.” “Seeking knowledge is essential for every Muslim, male and female.” — Prophet Muhammad ( صلى الله عليه وسلم) Nourish Your Mind with Positive and Illuminating Information Daily To attain happiness in Islam, read (or listen to or watch) positive and empowering information for at least 15-20 minutes daily. Take notes, review and reflect upon the material, for the Prophet Muhammad ( صلى الله عليه وسلم) said that “an hour of contemplation is more valuable than seventy years of worship.” The Qur’an Injunction to Seek Knowledge “Men of knowledge” are praised throughout the Qur’an, and the Prophet Muhammad ( صلى الله عليه وسلم) stated that they are the “inheritors of the Prophets.” In fact, the very first verse of the Qur’an ever revealed began with the command to “Read!”, and to do so in the name of the Divine, i.e. for the purpose of personal development, enlightenment and illumination. “In the Name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. Read! In the Name of thy Lord, Who created — Who created humanity from but a clot. Read! And thy Lord is Most Gracious. Who taught by the Pen. Taught mankind that which they knew not.” — Surah al-’Alaq (Quran, 96:1-5)
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