Happiness of the soul

[Karachi]

In the modern world, most people try to achieve happiness by satisfying their material needs and wants, but is this the right way? do people really achieve happiness this way? from what I seen, I don't think so. Its only a delusion and deception of people thinking that happiness can be achieved this way.

People have forgotten how to satisfy their souls, they only satisfy their bodies by following the materialistic ways.

Happiness/satisfactions of the inner soul can only be achieved through pure spirituality and belief in a higher power (Allah)

There is no other way it can be achieved. Humanity is basically fooling itself by believing in a false God called (materialism) which is very deceptive and evil, unfortunately most of the humanity has fallen in trap of following this false God, even most muslims. That's why most of humanity has no inner peace or happiness, because we are being deceived in to following this God.

[Karachi]

^ Tied to this, this is the reason I think Islam is the strongest belief system in the world. yes it may look radical to the outside world. You have to be strict in faith, because faith is probably the easiest thing to lose, if you live in a world of sins and evil every where. This is the reason Islam was made as a strict religion, so it can survive till the end of times.

[IamDZJ]

this is like one of those things that one has to experience on their own to understand and accept. you think achieving this or that will bring you happiness and when it doesn't you think your list is still incomplete..either it remains that way or when you do realize that there is no happiness or end to that list, you end up going after the dreams of your spouses or children because no amount of preaching them what you have learned about life will convince them and you love them too dearly to leave them disappointed or blaming you for their misery.

the fundamental idea of worshiping allah being the only source of eternal happiness is also like purchasing yourself a little gift for the day of judgment. you are still making a bargain there with yourself.
there is happiness in all worldly things but it's just temporarily.
also i don't think our body has a need or understanding for happiness or sadness.

[emkhan]

Listen to this guy. He is explaining the problem and giving the solution in a beautiful way
Depression vs Contentment- Sheikh Sulaiman Moola FULL - YouTube

[Karachi]

Dazahro, the idea is about having absolute belief in Allah, knowing that everything in your life comes from Allah. Once you start believing like this, you will be at peace in your heart, soul and mind. Of course there are times that this faith might be tested and it is really up to the individual how strong he/she is to deal with the situation. Also I agree that not every one, in fact very few among us can achieve this level of belief.

As for the worldly happiness, yes it is very temporary, yet most people do every thing to get this temporary happiness rather then the happiness of their soul which is much more lasting.

[Manzareh]

If the soul is content and the body is not content one still feels satisfied, if the body is content and the soul is starved one then feels incomplete..this is the main reason why you hear about millionaires, hardworking professionals jumping out of buildings many of these people's bodily desires have been fed to the max but left their soul to starve and eventually die, we never hear about poor people in africa committing suicide despite their conditions, they have more hope in life than well off stock brokers and bankers that kill themselves because their dog died.

[Breshna]

Real soul happiness is a matter of experience, not of speech, not of demonstration.
It can be had by being introvert. Cutting oneself from all the non-self entities and being one with the soul.

Introverts are more concerned with the inner world of the mind. They enjoy thinking, exploring their thoughts and feelings. They often avoid social situations because being around people drains their energy. This is true even if they have good social skills.

After being with people for any length of time, such as at a party, they need time alone to "recharge."

Just as one cannot achieve a soul without the experience, in the same manner one cannot get real deep happiness without the souls experience.

Soul happiness.......Alone time.......... Deep prayer.............Letting go of materialistic possessions..............Letting go of bitter emotions..........Letting go of what can't be..... Be grateful....... For what you have...... Help others.......Last but least..............................Learn to be yourself.

[Karachi]

Listen to this guy. He is explaining the problem and giving the solution in a beautiful way
Depression vs Contentment- Sheikh Sulaiman Moola FULL - YouTube

Very interesting topic and so true!

[emkhan]

Very interesting topic and so true!

Yes dear and listen to its other parts. I listened this a year ago and I download all of its part to my pc. I have it even now. His way of speech and selection of words is so nice.