Ismail ibn Musa Menk - The Concept of Happiness and its Reality

About this lecture

In this lecture, Mufti Ismail Menk explores the true meaning of happiness, arguing that the modern pursuit of material wealth and social status is fundamentally misguided. Drawing on Quranic verses, hadith, and practical analogies, he outlines four key pillars of genuine happiness: a strong relationship with Allah, honoring one's family, serving one's community, and being content with what Allah has given. He challenges listeners to trust in Allah's promise of eternal reward just as readily as they trust worldly promises, reminding them that the Prophet ﷺ and his companions — the most beloved to Allah — achieved profound happiness without any of the material comforts we take for granted today.