Pulse of Life
Life is a great divine gift, a short journey worth living in detail with passion and savoring every moment of it.
True enjoyment of life does not mean indulgence or chasing fleeting pleasures; rather, it lies in balance and harmony between nourishing the soul, taking pride in one’s identity, and permissible joy.
True happiness originates from within, and there is no deeper source of peace of mind and tranquility than fulfilling sincere worship of Allah, the Exalted. Prayer, remembrance of God, and recitation of the Quran grant the soul stability that protects it from the anxieties and challenges of contemporary life.
One of the secrets to enjoying worship is for a person to cultivate good intentions in their sleep, food, work, kindness to their family, so that their entire day becomes a reserve of reward and joy. True worship instills contentment with divine decree in the heart, making a person at peace with their reality and appreciative of what they have, without regret over what they have missed.
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Conversely, our Arab and Islamic customs and inherited traditions form a vibrant and enjoyable framework that fills life with warmth and familiarity. Family gatherings, honoring parents, and maintaining ties of kinship during occasions and holidays add social depth that dispels isolation and depression.
Furthermore, opening homes and majlis (gathering places), welcoming guests, and exchanging friendly conversations reinforce values of chivalry and bring the joy of genuine human connection. In addition, celebrating holidays and social occasions according to our noble traditions spreads joy in the hearts of both adults and children alike.
Enjoyment is a skill that can be practiced through simple, mindful steps, such as reflecting on and savoring blessings—like enjoying your morning cup of coffee, the sight of sunrise, or a child’s smile. Happiness lies in small details.
This requires achieving balance and moderation by giving each right its due: time for your Lord, time for your work, and time to refresh yourself through beneficial and permissible travel, pursuing hobbies, or exercising, while savoring the pleasure of bringing joy to others through giving and benefiting people. Helping someone in need or offering a kind word brings indescribable happiness to the giver.
Enjoying life is the fruit of intelligently blending deep spirituality with social authenticity. When worship is our starting point and good customs our safeguard, we live a good life that combines the benefits of this world and the hereafter, seeing existence as beautiful as God intended for us.
Saudi writer
