Guidance to the Path Leading to Happiness

Question:
The questioner says: O His Eminence the Shaykh, I desire happiness, but where is the path that leads to it? Knowing that I have begun—praise be to Allah—to be upright upon the Shari'ah of Allah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), please guide us, O His Eminence the Shaykh.

Answer:
The path to happiness is clear. Whoever desires happiness must pursue its causes. Its causes are: obedience to Allah and His Messenger, the company of the righteous, staying away from the company of the wicked, patience in the face of calamities, and gratitude in times of blessing. This is happiness: being patient in obeying Allah, patient in refraining from the sins of Allah, grateful in times of blessing, far from the company of the wicked, close to the company of the righteous, and frequenting the remembrance of Allah and supplication. This is happiness. Whoever desires happiness must obey Allah and His Messenger, be upright upon the religion of Allah, keep the company of the righteous, be patient with the bitter decrees of fate, and be grateful in times of blessing. This is happiness in this world and the Hereafter. Allah is the One to be sought for help.

The presenter: Allah is the One to be sought for help. May Allah reward you and bless you.