ASSALAAMU ALAYKUM WAARAHMATULLAHI WABARAKAATUH

Dear Brother/Sister

Everyone of us, without exception, faces stress to varying degrees.

The major problem behind stress and why we find it so hard to feel happy is that we as humans do things to please others. As we know, humans are hard to please, always demanding and expecting more. As a result, we get disappointed, which then leads to stress and keeps happiness away from us.

One of the major stress inducing factors is comparing oneself with others, especially with the ones who appear to have more than us. When we compare ourselves with others who are better than us, we go into a complex and instead of appreciating what we have, we start fretting over the things that we don't have, thus causing depression and keeping us away from happiness.

A believer should never indulge in worldly comparisons as the Almighty has blessed each and everyone of us in different ways. However, if we were to compare, it should be a comparison with the ones who are below us in worldly matters but above us in terms of knowledge.

The approach of a believer should be that of pleasing our Creator. The Almighty. The reason why one should strive to seek the pleasure of the Almighty is the fact that He is the only One who will reward you, no matter how small your effort and any good done in His way does not go unrewarded.
People read different kinds of books in order to combat stress and try to achieve happiness. They look for quick fix solutions and seek help from therapists and medical specialists. They may get temporary relief but it will never get to the root of their problem. Truth be told, the solution is not that difficult.

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For a believer, all he or she has to do is to follow the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the instructions la!d out in the Noble Quran to keep stress at bay and pave the way for happiness. The Almighty, in His all encompassing Wisdom has given the antidote and solution to every ailment we face and yet we neglect it and try to seek help elsewhere.

Is it any wonder that we are currently in the state that we are in?

Time to ponder over this .....

I wish you well.
Barakallahu Feek