Don’t Be Sad – A Must-Read for Students

Don’t Be Sad Islamic book review for students
 



Student life is full of stress — exams, pressure, deadlines, and personal struggles. During one of my toughest times, I came across a book that changed my mindset:
“Don’t Be Sad” by Dr. Aaidh al-Qarni.

🌙 Why This Book Matters for Muslim Students

This book is a collection of powerful Islamic reminders, Quranic verses, and real-life stories that bring peace to the heart. It’s not just a book, it’s therapy — rooted in our deen.

Key Lessons:

✅ Trust in Allah (Tawakkul) even when things are hard
✅ Focus on the present — don’t stress over past mistakes
✅ Patience (Sabr) brings strength
✅ Dua can change what effort cannot

❝ Live for today. Do not grieve for the past, and do not fear the future. ❞
— Dr. Aaidh al-Qarni

🧠 How It Helped Me as a Student

I was feeling like a failure after my test results. I thought, “What’s the point?”
But this book reminded me:
💡 Success is not just grades — it’s how close you are to Allah in every moment.

It gave me a new way to see pain — as a test, not a punishment.

🛒 Where to Buy the Book?

You can order “Don’t Be Sad” easily from Daraz (Pakistan’s online shopping site):

👉 Buy on Daraz   Don’t Be Sad Book on Daraz
(Search "Don’t Be Sad Book" on Daraz and pick the one you like.)

🙏 Final Thoughts

This book is a friend for every Muslim student struggling with fear, stress, or sadness.
Read one page a day, and you’ll feel stronger every day, InshaAllah.

💬 Have you read this book? Comment below and share your thoughts!



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