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Are there verses in the Holy Books which encourage people to be joyful and happy here in this life on earth?

Bible: Yes       Qur'an: No

Psalm 5:11 – But let all those who put their trust in thee rejoice; let them ever shout for joy... let those also who love thy name be joyful...

Romans 14:17 – For the kingdom of God is not food and drink, but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Philippians 4:4 – Rejoice in the Lord always; and again I say, Rejoice.


Az-Zukhruf 43:70 – Enter the Garden, you and your wives, to be made glad.

Al-Insan 76:11 – Therefore, Allah has warded off from them the evil of that day, and has made them find brightness and joy.

Note: The only verses in the Qur’an which speak about having joy refer to life in the hereafter.

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