8 Steps to Happiness (Awakening the Inner Self in Pursuit of Personal Change) by Shaykh Abu Abdur-Rahman Nasir As-Sa'di

8 Steps to Happiness (Awakening the Inner Self in Pursuit of Personal Change) by Shaykh Abu Abdur-Rahman Nasir As-Sa'di Description From The Publisher everyone chases after happiness, yet few fully recognize what it is or whence it comes from. Happiness isn’t a destination but a journey needing certain inner qualities and a right state of mind to experience and reap. It’s neither sold as a commodity nor can be bought, except through carefully crafting one’s character and following a plan of action. For indeed, those who don’t plan will fail to realize desired results. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Those among us (destined to be) from people of happiness [in the Hereafter] will (find it easy to) enact deeds of people of happiness...” [Sahih Al-Bukhari, #4948]. In other words, by choosing a path reflecting attitudes of happy people one will recognize its reality and the ease and pleasantry in having good deeds done that are in themselves, characteristics