Short Answer: Islam does not forbid fun!Haram(forbidden) is the exception andhalal(permissible) is the principle. Islamic Law was not revealed to restrain people, confiscate their freedom, or to make their life hard and miserable. The rules in Islam allow a Muslim to fulfill his urges without being taken captive by them. Salam (Peace) Dear Dominick, Thank …
The happiest people who ever lived on the face of the Earth were the Prophets. This is in spite of the fact that they suffered more than anyone else. They had to endure severe persecution in delivering the message that Allah had entrusted them with. Beyond that, they were…
The key to happiness is knowing and worshipping God. When one worships and remembers the Creator as He should be worshipped and remembered, happiness can be observed all around us, at any given moment and even on the darkest night…
Jason Hamaz Perez is a former American rap artist and drug dealer from Puerto Rico. He used to deal drugs but never found happiness in that life. He found happiness in Islam.
Short Answer:The more we adhere to Islam the more it will bring us happiness. The ultimate message of Islam is that only submission to Allah brings true, lasting happiness and peace. But yes, actively livingas a Muslim in this world today will bring you hardship. This is a fact of life: the best, most valuable …
Short Answer:If you choose to convert, you will still be Jala and you will still be British and you will still love your friends and family and most of the very same things you like and love today. When someone chooses to become a Muslim, they choose to submit peacefully and willingly to Allah, the …
SalamDear Questioner, Thank you for your question and for contacting Ask About Islam. Muslims believe that Allah (God) is the Creator and Sustainer of the whole universe and everything in it. He is not the God of Muslims only, but of all the humans on earth. The Quran mentions that before the creation of humans, …
Salam(Peace) Dominick, Thank you for contacting Ask About Islam with your interesting question. In order to answer your question, please allow me to bring forth some facts that are related to the main issue of this question. The first fact, which I would like you to be aware of, is that, in contrast with other …
Even though happiness is perhaps one of the most important things in life, no one can explain much about it. Its concept itself is elusive. Is it an idea, emotion, virtue, philosophy, ideal, or is it just programmed in the genes? Perhaps everyone has a different perception of happiness. Some people find happiness in success, …
In 2012, the United Nations (UN) declared March 20 to be observed as the International Day of Happiness. The day recognizes that happiness is a fundamental human goal, and calls upon countries to approach public policies in ways that improve the well-being of all peoples. The United Arab Emirates is the first Muslim country to …
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