Translated from the Arabic book (La Tahzan) --- A book that is a MUST HAVE for every Muslim

adult, and teen-agers ! In this era, where psycho-social issues and the unstoppable lifestyle engage a human spirit in a confusing maze, it is very vital to keep the right perspectives and attitudes to lead a normal life. This is especially true not just for Muslim adults but also for Muslim teen-agers who are trying to make sense of the world around them and the Islamic values that they are trying to adhere to ! This book provides a breath of fresh air and is therefore one of the most popular books distributed on this site. This outstanding and excellent motivational book book is by a renowned scholar 'Aaidh ibn Abdullah al-Qarni. It is packed with very relevant Quranic verses and Ahadeeth to uplift a human spirit. This is one of the very few books that the publisher decided to translate primarily because that the Arabic version became extremely popular. Another reason is that although this book was written from an Islamic perspective, the ideas and philosophies presented can be equally appreciated by non-Muslims as well. The author enumerates many stories from history and highlights the lesson learned not just from the life of the prophet Muhammed (SAWS), the last prophet of Islam, but also from the lives of other renowned non-Muslim personalities such as Napolean, Emerson and others. For example, the author quotes a western thinker who said that "It is most possible for you while you are behind steel bars to look out upon the horizon and to smell roses. It is also extremely plausible to be in a castle replete with opulence and comfort, and yet be angry and discontented with your family and wealth. In a beautiful style, the author reminds us that when we are content with that which Allah has given us, we will be the richest of people. The author cites the example of certain great Islamic scholars who were not rich with the wealth of material world, yet they lived very peaceful lives. One the other hand, there were rulers in the same era who although lived in castles, but their lives were in turmoil and were filled with anxiety and in worry. The book reminds the reader that sadness enervates the soul's will to act and paralyzes the body into inactivity. Sadness prevents one from action instead of compelling one towards it.

This book is a key to a peaceful heart and mind. I read this book, contemplated it and awed by it. Its an open minding book. Go figure... You see, you think youre the only one whos miserable in this universe, well think again there are thousand more people out there, whose lives worse than yours. So dont be sad, be grateful for what you have. Something happens for a reason, and youll never know what it is until you find it. Just live for what you have today, stop crying your heart out for what has already happened, because no matter how hard you cry, nothing can bring it back and Instead of dreaming of something out of your reach, just enjoy what you have now - today as for tomorrow, we never know. Remember, death is something you cant bargaineverything in this world is possibilities except death. So, dont be sad, enjoy your live while you can.

Dont be sad, every cloud has a silver lining. So wipe your tears and paint a smile on your pretty face. Come out of the dark, and reach the light. Take off your sorrow robe, put on your happiness armor. So many things said in this book that will make you think this world is not that narrow after alleach page will make you feel stronger and realize that this world is enormous to reach for your happiness and time is to fast to be filled with sadness. SO, DONT BE SAD!