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