Happiness is not a goal to be directly pursued. When individuals lack a clear purpose in life, they often chase trivial things, mistaking these for their purpose. This pursuit can lead to pettiness and existential questioning, such as doubting one's existence or resenting being created. Such attitudes stem from a deep-seated loss of purpose. True happiness i ... Show More
Oct 2024
04. You Can't Change People (Even Those You Love) | Q&A Pakistan | Urdu Series
In this Urdu Q&A video from Pakistan, Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan shares an important reminder:The guidance of others, even those we love dearly, will not come as a result of our own efforts. Allah has not made us responsible for the actions of others.The story of the Prophet ﷺ himsel ... Show More
4m 16s
Mar 2022
SECRET TO A HAPPY HEART & LIFE - ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE
<p>In this episode, our beloved brother and scholar Mufti Menk explains the importance of being content and gratitude. And how it's the secret to be happy in life. If our emotions, happiness is focused on materialistic things only, then maybe we need to re-think about it. The lux ... Show More
4m 6s
May 2016
18 - Freedom From The Pursuit Of Happiness
Why do we chase after happiness? What if we could be free from the pursuit of happiness? In this episode, I will explore the nature of human emotions. When we understand that all emotions, including happiness, sadness, etc...are impermanent, we can learn to stop chasing after the ... Show More
27m 42s
May 2024
The Alchemy of Happiness - Episode 1
<p>We resume our weekly Healing Hearts sessions by commencing a study of Imam al-Ghazali’s profound work, The Alchemy of Happiness. In our first session, we will explore the meaning of human felicity. All of us seek to live a meaningful and purposeful life; yet, much of our effor ... Show More
52m 23s