don’t be too happy
"Do not be too happy with yourself. Allah does not like people who brag." (Al-Qashash: 76)
"They were glad with the little knowledge they had." (Ghafir: 83)
"So you will not be sad over what you lose, and not too happy with what you get." (Al-Hadid: 23)
"He only enjoyed life with his people." (Al-Inshiqaq: 13)
Joy that makes us forget Allah is empty. Whether it comes from wealth, or from things we gain or lose. Real joy is when what we have brings us closer to Allah.
May every smile bring us back to Him.
(from Syajaratul Ma’arif, Syaikh al-‘Izz bin Abdus Salam)