Nine Rules for Happiness By Imam Ali (as)
Everyone aspires to be happy in his life. Imam Ali (as) provides you with a nine-point canon to reach this goal thus:
Nine rules for happiness by the Commander of the Faithful Ali :
FIRST: Rely on Allah when pleased and when grieved.
SECOND: Fear Allah when you are alone, when travelling and when at home.
THIRD: Do not coerce anyone, no matter how much he wrongs you.
FOURTH: Do not worry, no matter how high your concerns may pile up.
FIFTH: Live simply no matter how high your prestige may be.
SIXTH: Anticipate goodness no matter how serious the affliction may be.
SEVENTH: Give a lot though you may be deprived even of a little.
EIGHTH: Smile even if your heart may be bleeding.
NINTH: Do not stop supplicating for your Muslim brother when he is absent.
Nahjul Balagha
