Happiness Is A By-Product Of Living With Purpose | Khutbah by Nouman Ali Khan | Detroit, USA

In this week's khutbah, at the Islamic Association of Greater Detroit, Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan draws a parallel between video games and real life, highlighting the stark differences in outcomes despite similar efforts. In video games, following a set of rules consistently leads to predictable rewards and progress. If players encounter difficulties, they can easily turn to YouTube for walkthroughs or cheat codes to advance.

However, real life is far more complex; two individuals may put in the same effort but achieve vastly different results. This unpredictability drives many people to look for special adhkaar to solve their problems in real life just like they look for cheat codes in video games.

Ustadh notes that this search is part of a broader pursuit of happiness, where people believe that acquiring certain things will bring them joy. However, he observes that those who relentlessly chase happiness often end up being the most depressed. He emphasizes that while the pursuit of happiness itself is not inherently wrong, we tend to look for the wrong goals to be happy. So what is the right goal? Watch the video to find out.

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I started to become happy, when I embraced the suffering in my life because I understood it is a gift of god and that every aspect about it is good for me and makes me grow in the long term. "Good and bad, we have to make the most of it"

[NurayaHijab]

What i love about ustadz nouman...he always delivered his speech as if he can read our minds😂..maybe because he has some minor degree in psychology so a lot more people can relate to Al-quran and the beautiful words of Allah in their own way..😊😊 coz everyone's life experience and challenge is unique...

[SerraTopal]

I felt every word of this. My most difficult days were among my job seeking days, weeks and months-still ongoing. Comparison is such a deep well that pulls you in, I was trying to escape from it by thinking everyone have their own naseeb and better days are yet to come.

[MwauraXavier]

I am a recent revert(2 months now) I love the Taqwa(hope i got this right) before the Khutbah. I catch a few of the phrases but it is a wholesome 2-3 minutes just listening. Subhanallah

[sumiafatima]

Listening to Nouman Ali Khan while I am preparing for my IELTS exam and I have to say he speaks Band 9 English 😂

[Connectingdots]

Thank you for this. We need to live purposeful and consequential lives and only fear Allah. When it comes to being tested with wealth we need to remember that wasting it on luxuries like a nicer car than the one we have (for twice the price) will not get us closer to Allah but using this wealth for good to help our brothers and sisters who need it and to build institutions for the ummah will help us get closer to Allah. I learned this when I worked in Dubai and saw so many people strive to be financially successful to buy showy clothes instead of using the advantages they had to help the Ummah.

[dhikrandlove]

Subhana'Allah.. being able to step back from the scene of our life to observe the bigger picture is definitely a struggle.. Allah subhana wa ta ala is the best of planners .. Ya Allah 💞 💞 may Allah keep us steadfast and allow us to among the lovers of Allah subhana wa ta ala and the Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wa salaam ... love ❤️.. Allahumma Ameen..

[simonrocky]

May Allah reward all of you for sharing these amazing khutbas with us.❤

[abdullahyk_]

May Allah make us those who truly beg for His guidance ! ❤

[Yaqeen]

When you found Allah, happiness is in all situations good and bad.

[hanahnff]

20:56 ya Allah, give me good things in this life, that directly leads me to good things in the next life 21:03 the good things in this life are truly good when they’re purposeful. theyll benefit me in some way in next life
21:50 im gonna experience this world anyway, might as well experience this world in a way that simultaneously benefits me in the akhirat

[nizamuddin]

Sir, you have brought a great impact in my life. I cannot say in word. Well, thanks for your services. This world needs people like you. May Allah bless and your family. Aameen❤

[tikauknow]

Aamiiiinn ya Rabb.. thank you ustadz Nouman, luv from Indonesia. 💜☺️

[bashaar_yt]

Wow this is one among the gems amongst all his lectures..

[SeedsOfILM-mpfy]

I feel so much more informed and inspired after listening to you. May Allah reward you for all the effort you put forth to spread His message. Your wisdom and eloquence truly shine through, and it’s clear how much dedication and passion you have for what you do. Thank you for sharing your profound insights with us

[MairahCrescent]

This khutbah came at the right time for me. Al Hamdulilah 🤍

[rest.of-mylife]

I also hear as a Listening to Norman Ali khan speach for preparing IELTS exam it will be 28th December 😅❤❤❤ بارك الله فيك!

[daniellatan]

In short, Be Grateful and Allah swt will increase us. So alhamdulillah

[MuhammadAli-mgnm]

In 2015 I lost a job and it was indeed a great blessing for me :)

[malickjallow]

His openings always have me smiling even though i could only pick a few words, it's still amazing.. May Allah protect and preserve him. Aāmeen❤