THOSE who have a comfortable house are very lucky. A decent, safe and comfortable house is a fundamental human aspiration. It does not need to be a grand bungalow or a multi-room apartment; it can be a simple, airy abode with plenty of sunlight where the family can live peacefully. It should also be secured from natural calamities. In Pakistan, countless families suffer when natural calamities strike. During the monsoons, many houses are inundated, roofs collapse, people are injured, electrocuted or killed. Therefore, it is necessary that one should ensure that their home can withstand the forces of nature.

The concept of a house is a consistent theme in the Holy Quran. Allah calls believers towards the House of Peace (Darus Salam), (10:25). A happy home is a blessing from Allah and provides shelter, safety, security and comfort. A happy home is a subjective term but generally refers to an environment filled with positive energy and comfort.

How can a house be transformed into a happy abode or a source of blessing? It can be transformed by being ‘energised’ through regular spiritual practices like prayers, Quran recitation and acts of kindness within the premises. Every family tries to maintain their home........

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