How I Became Happier Than Ever: The Spiritual Practice That Changed My Life
There was a time when I thought happiness was just a mood — something that comes and goes with circumstances. But recently, something shifted inside me so deeply, I can only describe it as peace that doesn’t leave. Not a temporary high. Not a motivational phase. But a rooted kind of joy that stays with me through silence, hardship, even confusion.
And the most unexpected part?
This transformation didn’t come from a change in my career, relationships, or lifestyle. It came from immersing myself — fully and consistently — in the Quran.
I started reading the Quran daily, and over time, I began completing it every single week.
Yes, every week.
What began as a spiritual discipline turned into a soul revival. It wasn’t just about reading scripture — it was about hearing God speak, every day. It was as if my heart was finally getting the nutrition it had been starving for.
Alongside this, I began sincerely asking God for forgiveness every day — what we call istighfar. It’s not guilt-driven. It’s cleansing. Like washing the windows of your soul so that the light can shine through again. And believe me, it does.
I also began sending peace and blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad — every day, constantly. To some, this might sound strange. But for Muslims, this practice is a form of deep spiritual love. It softens the heart. It teaches humility, mercy, and grace. It connects you to a man who was not just a prophet, but a mercy to all of humanity. The more I learned about him, the more I wanted to live like him.
Then I discovered Taj al-Dhikr — a form of remembering God using His names and attributes. Saying names like The Most Merciful, The Most Loving, The All-Knowing — not just as abstract titles, but as real qualities of the One who created me. These names gave me language for what I always believed but didn’t know how to describe.
For my Muslim readers: Islam is not just a religion. It’s a mercy. Don’t just carry it — live it. Let it transform you. The Quran is not meant to sit on a shelf; it’s meant to echo in your bones.
And to anyone reading this who isn’t Muslim:
I want you to know that what I’ve found is not exclusive. Islam isn’t a club. It’s an invitation. It’s not about becoming someone else — it’s about discovering who you really are. A soul made by God, for God. A being designed to remember, reflect, and return to Him.
Islam has shown me that peace isn’t a place you arrive at. It’s a connection. And when you connect with the Source of all peace — you begin to carry that peace with you, wherever you go.
You don’t have to take my word for it. Just open the Quran. Even one page. Ask God, sincerely, to guide you if this is real. That’s how my journey began.
And it changed everything.
