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In this book, Shaykh Ismail Kamdar explains 25 keys that unlock genuine happiness, inner peace, and contentment. These principles are taken from the Qur’an and Sunnah and are timeless in their application and effectiveness.
List of contents
Chasing Happiness 5
Key #1: Live a Life of Purpose 7
Key #2: Build Your Afterlife 10
Key #3: Do Not Open the Door of “If Only” 13
Key #4: Think Good Thoughts About Allah 15
Key #5: Accept That Life Is a Test 18
Key #6: Turn to Allah in Times of Ease and Difficulty 22
Key #7: Treat Your Parents Well 24
Key #8: Maintain Family Ties 27
Key #9: Be Your Spouse’s Source of Peace 31
Key #10: Cherish Every Moment with Your Children 34
Key #11: Make Time for Yourself Too 37
Key #12: Spend Time in Good Company 40
Key #13: Be a Part of Your Community 42
Key #14: Live a Life of Contribution 44
Key #15: Be Satisfied with a Hard Day’s Work 46
Key #16: Seek Protection from Poverty 48
Key #17: Ensure Your Food and Wealth Are Halal 51
Key #18: Be Content with Enough 53
Key #19: Do Not Seek What Others Have 55
Key #20: Practice Good Manners 57
Key #21: Maintain Good Character 59
Key #22: Keep the Details of Your Life Private 61
Key #23: Mind Your Own Business 63
Key #24: Be Honest and Speak the Truth 66
Key #25: Reflect on Paradise 69
The Keys Are in Your Hands 72
About the Author 74
Other Books by Ismail Kamdar 75
About the author
Shaykh Ismail Kamdar is a graduate of a traditional
ʿAlim program (Talimudin, 2006). He also holds a
Bachelor's in Islamic Studies (International Open University, 2014). He has
studied Islam in both traditional and modern settings and
has been a student of Islamic Studies for almost two decades.
He began studying Islam full-time at the age of thirteen, began
preaching at the age of sixteen, and wrote his first book at the age of
twenty-three. Over the years, he has taught multiple courses and seminars
around the world and has worked with multiple leading Islamic organizations
across the globe.
Shaykh Ismail Kamdar currently works as a
researcher at Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. He is also the founder of
Islamic Self Help and Izzah Academy. Shaykh Ismail specializes in Fiqh, Tafsir,
and History, and is the author of over twenty books in the fields of Islamic
Studies and personal development.
Summary
In this book, Shaykh Ismail Kamdar explains 25 keys that unlock genuine happiness, inner peace, and contentment. These principles are taken from the Qur’an and Sunnah and are timeless in their application and effectiveness.
Foreword
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