Any happiness that a person feels he has as a result of...

Any happiness that a person feels he has as a result of achieving worldly success is a false one and will last only as long as this temporary world. Many others find themselves still searching for more even after they attain their aims because it does not satisfy their inner needs. 2] Spiritual tranquility Obtaining spiritual tranquility is amongst the most important effects that faith has on a person. We know that it is in man's disposition to believe in God.

His nature searches to fulfill this need and he is not fully and completely satisfied until he realizes his quest. Once he achieves this state of faith, he finds himself free of anxiety. Achieving other goals may appease the desire for a while but will not replace the actual need. Only when a man finds God and develops a spiritual connection with Him, does he find satisfaction and comfort in his inner self.

On the other hand, a person who does not believe in God will naturally concentrate of fulfilling his need with the glamour of this world. This will eventually cause him to be troubled by the things he has and their possible loss and about things he cannot have but desires. Such a person will never gain peace in his life.

The Holy Qur'an cautions those who live aloof from the Almighty and says: " Whosoever turns away from Me will indeed face a hard life." Sura Taha, Verse 124 It is important to note that such people will always remain anxious, impatient and in despair. A believer on the other hand is a free spirit who lives only to gain the favours of the Almighty. His soul is constantly in communication with his Lord and finds peace in this remembrance of his Beloved.

The Qur'an confirms this saying: " Only through remembrance of Allah (S.W.T.) do hearts become tranquil." In another verse, Allah (S.W.T.) tells us: "He it is, Who sent down tranquility into the hearts of the Faithful that they might add further faith to their faith; and Allah (S.W.T.)'s are the hosts of the Heavens and the earth and Allah (S.W.T.) is All-Knowing, All-wise." From all this, we can conclude that faith and spiritual peace are connected and that tranquility of the soul can only be achieved by strengthening our Imaan (Faith), as Allah (S.W.T.) has told us in His Book.

3] Responsibility A person who firmly believes in God realizes that He is monitoring all his actions. He knows that he will be held accountable for his deeds - both minor and major.