Talk By Dr. Bilal Philips on Friday 13th of March 2009 - Held at Reduit (Auditorium- POWA)

Well, I attended the talk on 'REAL WAY TO HAPPINESS' .. N here are some notes that I took ^^.. Thought of sharing them :)

• " Happiness is a contented and satisfied state of mind which may or may not involve pleasure".



• Research has identified a number of factors which correlates with happiness. These include religious involvement, parenthood, marital status & proximity to other happy people.



• There is now extensive research suggesting that religious people are happier and less stressed.



• To become truely happy requires effort. We actually have to work on it, it doesn't fall into our lap.



• Our Messenger (S.A.W) :
  "When good times come to him, he is grateful and it is good for him,
  When bad times befall him, he is patient and it is good for him."
  (Sahih Muslim)


-- E.g: When one gets lots of money, one shouldnt become crazy and do crazy stuffs..
Also, when bad times befall on some1, one shoudnt blame GOD, himself/herself or others.. One should be patient as all these are ultimately a TEST!


• GRATITUDE & PATIENCE are the key elements. We need both. One should try to find a balance between them.



• GOD ALMIGHTY said:
  " If you are grateful, I will give you more."



• One should say ALHAMDULILLAH (Thanks to Allah) when one receive a good things or when one is in a happy state. He/she will be given better than he/she just received.



• Our Prophet said :
  "No one has been given a greater gift than patience. "



• Parents should teach their children to be grateful since their early age.



• GOD said:
  " Whatever blessings you have are from Allah " (16:53)



• Our Prophet said:
  " Don't look to those above you, but to those below you and it is best for you to remember God's favor on you ".

(Sahih Muslim)


• One who doesnt thank people, one doesnt thank God.
  One should develop a grateful character.



• Lacks of thanks discourage people. Gratefulness and thankfulness is the character of a TRUE believer.



• The Prophet:
  " The deed done consistently is most beloved to GOD , even if is small".
  (Sahih Muslim)




MYTH ABOUT CHANGE :
Change takes a long time.
The ABOVE statement is WRONG !! Its the decision to change that takes time!.


• Remorse is the essence of repentance.


P.S: These are not my words... I took out notes while Dr. Bilal Philips was talking and from what I manage to write from the slides (powerpoint).



InshAllah these words of wisdom will help you all.


Lastly, I would like to share the following with you..

1. Dr. Bilal Philips 's mail address: bilal17@bilalphilips.com
2. Dr. Bilal Philips 's website: www.bilalphilips.com


Remember me in your duahs.. God bless..
Assalamualaikum.