Why Al-Hayat Al-Tayiba?
Wellbeing (Al-Hayat AL-Tayiba) is a Divine Promise that is multidimensional, transformative and integrated within five pillars encompassing major values to promote human flourishment and sustainable development.
Al-Hayat Al-Tayiba Framework:
Spiritual Wellbeing
Spiritual wellbeing is grounded in faith in the Creator -subḥānah-. This faith is realized through our servitude ('ubūdiyyah) to Allah -jalāl jalāluh-. This journey of faith grows through continual purification of the soul (at-tazkiyah), enabling one to attain wellbeing "Al-Hayat Al-Tiba ".
Emotional Wellbeing
Emotional Wellbeing "the heart" is the place of al-iḥsān (excellence). Righteous individuals are in balance with their inner being, guided by their insights from external forces and internal conscience to serve the Creator -subḥānah-. They are resilient and determined individuals who grow when faced with challenging situations by recognizing their emotions and are capable of expressing them constructively both internally and externally. They find in every challenge an opportunity for Emotional transformation.
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Intellectual Wellbeing
Intellectual Wellbeing "The mind" symbolizes Ūlī al-albāb "People of the Intellect" who are well-balanced in mind and are capable of contemplating the Creator's signs in the universe and in themselves. Truth seekers are, in constant quest for a lifelong learning by being connected to the source of knowledge, the Creator. A wise mind speaks what is right, in the right way, at the right time. A considerate mind directs individuals' behavior towards righteousness.
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Physical Wellbeing
Physical Wellbeing "the body" is a trust given to humans as a means to fulfill their mission as stewards to the Creator. A strong body unleashes the full potential of the spirit, the heart and the mind. Therefore, nourishing the body in a healthy way and protecting it from harmful elements are all parts of keeping the trust and fulfilling the stewardship. Physical wellbeing is not only an individual responsibility, but a collective responsibility as well.
Social Wellbeing
Social Wellbeing is the network to manifest the universal design through creatures interacting in harmony to actualize their presence on earth. A holistic society is comprised of stewards who are caring, for everyone and everything. Their Responsibility stems from the righteous motivation to develop and maintain positive interactions with one another. They are created to be dependent on each other, which leads to cooperating with one another in order to create social stability.
When we nurture all five pillars of wellbeing, we raise a generation that is grounded in this heritage while being ready for future challenges.