Find Happiness, Paperback Book, By: Reem Bassiouni

The book talks about the concept of happiness associated with contentment, through a historical and intellectual journey through Sufism from the Umayyad era to the Mamluk era. The book also focuses on the human condition of the Sufi thinker and his journey to reach the station of contentment, which is the highest station for many Sufis. To reach this station, any person needs a strong and continuous struggle with the soul, and reaching contentment is like reaching freedom in a world that is largely considered a prison; because it is limited in time and place. Contentment is a little liberation from this prison, but how does this happen? What is the journey that the Sufi takes within himself? What is the reality of Sufism and its language? Are there steps that we follow to reach happiness? The reader can tour the pages of the book, and practice through examples; to know how contentment occurs after affliction? And do we become content when we are exposed to injustice, loss, poverty, or illness? What is the secret of happiness? We need to read about patience and affliction among Sufi scholars, and we will talk about the great character that leads to liberation in this world. The book leaves you with a special message for you, dear reader, as it is based on scientific research for a deeper understanding of Sufism. Ibrahim bin Adham, one of the first Sufi thinkers, says: We are in a happiness that if kings knew it, they would argue with us about it with swords.