The Quest of a Curious Muslim — Page 109
109 How can I be happy? As happiness is something that comes and goes with the ups and downs of life, the Holy Quran focuses on the importance of finding inner peace and tranquility. For example, when we lose a loved one sadness overtakes us, but our hearts can still be at peace if we are firmly grounded in faith. Remembrance of Allah is the key to this, as stated in the Quran, “Surely in Allah’s remembrance do the hearts find peace” (13. 29). If you are feeling like you do not belong anywhere, find comfort in your faith and the community around it. You can remember Allah through many avenues. This can be through offering Salat, paying Zakat, and even reading books to increase our own religious knowledge. Even a quick visit to the mosque can offer a sense of belonging. If boredom is causing you unhappiness, find things to keep yourself busy. This can include focusing on more school work, finding a new job,