At a time in which the Muslims are beset with trials from everyperiphery and within, comes this heartening book rooted in thecommandments of Allah, Azzawajall (the Exalted), the Sunnah and theexcellent guidance and examples of the Muslims that came before us.Don 't be Sad is an important book for all. It is full of practicaladvice on how to repel despair and replace it with a pragmatic andultimately satisfying Islamic outlook on life. It exposes to themodern reader how Islam teaches us to deal with the tests andtribulations of this world. This book contains verses of theQur'an, sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (Blessings and Peace beupon him) and of his Companions as well as of the wise. But it alsocontains sayings of Western and Eastern thinkers and philosophers,sayings that coincide with the truth. This book, the culmination ofdeep and organized thought, says to you in short: "Be happy, atpeace, and joyful; and don '/ be sad. " O' Allah! Contemplate andbe thankful The past is gone forever Today is all that you haveLeave the future alone until it comes How to deal with bittercriticism Do not expect gratitude from anyone Doing good to othersgives comfort to the heart Repel boredom with work Do not be amimicker Pre-ordainment Verily, with hardship, there is reliefConvert a lemon into a sweet drink Is not He [better than yourgods] Who responds to the distressed Enough for you is your homeYour recompense is with Allah Faith is life itself Extract thehoney but do not break the hive Verily, in the remembrance of Allahdo hearts find rest Or do they envy men for what Allah has giventhem of His Bounty? Accept life as it is List of Contents Findconsolation by remembering the afflicted The prayer ... the prayerAllah [Alone] is sufficient for us, and He is the best Disposer ofaffairs [for us] Say [O' Muhammad]: Travel in the land... Patienceis most fitting Do not carry the weight of the globe on yourshoulders Do not be crushed by what is insignificant Be contentwith that which Allah has given you and you will be the richest ofpeople Thus We have made you a just nation Being sad is notencouraged in our religion Take a moment to reflect Smile Smile -Pause to reflect The blessing of pain The blessing of knowledge Theart of happiness The art of happiness - Pause to reflectControlling one's emotions The bliss of the Prophet's CompanionsRepel boredom from your life Cast off anxiety Cast off anxiety -Pause to reflect Do not be sad - Everything will occur according topre-ordainment Do not be sad - Wait patiently for a happy outcomeWait patiently for a happy outcome - Pause to reflect Do not besad: Seek forgiveness from Allah often, for your Lord isOft-Forgiving Do not be sad - Always remember Allah Don be Sad Donot be sad - Never lose hope of Allah's mercy Grieve not overunworthy things Do not be sad - Repel anxiety Grieve not whenothers blame and disparage you Grieve not over being poor Do notfeel sad over fears for what may happen Grieve not over criticismfrom the jealous and the weak-minded Stop to reflect Do not be sad- Do good to others Jealousy is not something new Stop to reflectDo not be sad from the want of ample provision Appreciate that,compared to others, your trial is light Do not mimic thepersonality of others Isolation and its positive effects Do not beshaken by hardships Pause to think about hardships Do not be sad -The fundamentals of happiness Why grieve when you have the sixingredients? The fundamentals of happiness Verses upon which toreflect Your best companion is a book Sayings that deal with thevirtues of books The benefits of reading Do not grieve - There isanother life to come Do not feel overly stressed when work piles upGrieve not and ask yourself the following questions Do not despairwhen you face a difficult situation