Page 66 - Faith: The Way to Happiness

THE SECRET OF HAPPINESS:

ALLAH'S GOOD PLEASURE

Some people do not hesitate to look at the society in which they
live from the viewpoint of their own advantage, including the peo-
ple with whom they have relationships, even those closest to them,
those they say they love very much, their friends, brothers and rela-
tives. When there is a conflict of interest, no matter how great or
small, they forget the relationship between them and the value they
placed on it and suddenly drop these people. The ability of such
people to be happy and to live comfortably and at ease depends on
the advantages and benefits they can obtain. They expect a return on
the smallest good deed they do. They regard doing anything with-
out the expectation of a return as a waste of time and they slander
and mock at well-intentioned people who do so at every opportu-
nity, presenting themselves as superior and more intelligent.
When their own advantage is not at stake, they do not consider
behaving generously and they never deviate from the principle of
their own gain. Their only aim is to grab as much as they can from
life and to live in happiness and peace as a result. At all times, in all
places and under all circumstances they think only of themselves
and try to protect their own privileges. There is a point here which
must not be misunderstood. Of course, everybody wants to lead a

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