Happiness, guarantor of health

Joy and happiness are among the basic and essential human needs and can be considered as one of the most important factors for the health of the body and soul of an individual, family and society.[1]

The spirit of hope and effort, and progress and movement is realized only in the light of a happy and cheerful life.

Therefore, Amir Al Mumenin Ali, (AS) says:

"Hearts, like bodies, get tired and depressed and need rest. Meanwhile, choose beautiful and uplifting tips for them."[2]

Uplifting factors

Various factors can be effective in creating happiness in the home and family environment; including:

1- God remembrance

Many verses and traditions consider the peace of soul and soul dependent on the remembrance of God:

"They are those who believe and whose hearts are secure [and calm] in the remembrance of God. Be aware, hearts find peace only with the remembrance of God![3]

2. Prayer: It is one of the most important means of producing joy and happiness in life.

There are many prayers that show that a person should ask God to remove the sorrows and problems of his life, which are a great obstacle to creating happiness.

"O kind friend, free me from the tight circles (of time) and remove all sadness and pressure from me."[4]

3- The guardianship of the Ahl al-Bayt, peace be upon them, and connection to the friends of God :

Connecting with the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) in the form of pilgrimage and following their orders removes sadness and injects happiness and joy into the human soul. The joy that elevates life, and gives a person dignity.

For example, the Holy Prophet says about the pilgrimage of Imam Reza (peace be upon him):

"No trouble visits him, except that God removes trouble from him."[5]

Approach: Therefore, happiness and cheerfulness is a natural principle, and a pleasant and positive phenomenon that can significantly affect the prosperity and progress of individuals and society.

References:

[1]- Farahzad, Joy and happiness , p. 122.

[2]- Seyyed Razi, Nahj al-Balagha, Hikmat 91 197.

[3]- Ra'd: 28.

[4]- Mafatih al-Janan, Mashlool's prayer./ یا شَفیقُ یا رَفیقُ، فُکَّنی‏ مِنْ حَلَقِ الْمَضیقِ، وَاصْرِفْ عَنّی‏ کُلَّ هَمٍّ وَغَمٍّ وَضیقٍ

[5]- Hor Ameli, Wasal al-Shia, vol. 10, p. 437./ مَا زَارَهَا مکروب الَّا نَفَّسَ اللَّهُ کربته