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 :

1. Rely on Allah when pleased and when grieved.
2. Fear Allah when you are alone, when travelling and when at home.
3. Do not coerce anyone, no matter how much he wrongs you.
4. Do not worry, no matter how high your concerns may pile up.
5. Live simply no matter how high your prestige may be.
6. Anticipate goodness no matter how serious the affliction may be.
7. Give a lot though you may be deprived even of a little.
8. Smile even if your heart may be bleeding.
9. Do not stop supplicating for your Muslim brother when he is absent.

Nahjul Balagha