The Secret Daily Prayers That Bring Peace and Happiness Every Day

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www.jejaknesia.com - In a modern life full of pressure, finding peace and happiness is not easy. A busy routine, personal problems, and worries about the future often make the soul restless. However, there is one simple and meaningful way that has been taught for a long time: getting used to daily prayers. Prayer is not only an act of worship, but also a spiritual therapy that can calm the heart, stabilize emotions, and bring true happiness.

The Meaning of Peace and Happiness from a Spiritual Perspective

In Islam, happiness is not always measured by material things, but by sakinah — a sense of peace and tranquility in the heart. Allah ﷻ says in the Qur'an:

أَلَا بِذِكْرِ اللَّهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ الْقُلُوبُ

“Alaa bi dzikrillahi tathma’innul quluub.”

Meaning: Remember, only by remembering Allah do hearts find peace. (QS. Ar-Ra’d: 28)

This verse serves as the foundation that the tranquility of the heart comes from our closeness to Allah through prayer and remembrance (dzikir).

Collection of Daily Prayers for a Peaceful and Happy Life

Here is a collection of selected daily prayers that can be practiced to cultivate a sense of calm and happiness every day. Read them with deep contemplation, understand their meaning, and intend them as a form of closeness to Allah.

1. Prayer for Calming the Heart and Mind

اللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوْذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَالْحَزَنِ، وَالْعَجْزِ وَالْكَسَلِ، وَالْبُخْلِ وَالْجُبْنِ، وَضَلَعِ الدَّيْنِ وَغَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ

Allahumma inni a’ūdzu bika minal-hammi wal-ḥazani, wal-‘ajzi wal-kasali, wal-bukhl wal-jubni, wa ḍala‘id-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijāl.

Meaning: “O Allah, I seek refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, from weakness and laziness, from miserliness and cowardice, and from the burden of debt and the oppression of men.”

2. Prayer for Ease in All Matters

اللّٰهُمَّ رَحْمَتَكَ أَرْجُوْ، فَلَا تَكِلْنِي إِلَى نَفْسِي طَرْفَةَ عَيْنٍ، وَأَصْلِحْ لِي شَأْنِي كُلَّهُ، لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ

Allahumma raḥmataka arjū fa lā takilnī ilā nafsī ṭarfata ‘aynin, wa aṣliḥ lī sya’nī kullahu, lā ilāha illā anta.

Meaning: “O Allah, I hope for Your mercy. Do not leave me to myself even for the blink of an eye. Rectify all of my affairs. There is no god but You.”

3. Prayer for Happiness in This World and the Hereafter

رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ

Rabbana ātinā fid-dunyā ḥasanah, wa fil-ākhirati ḥasanah, wa qinā ‘ażāban-nār.

Meaning: “Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the torment of the Fire.”

4. Prayer for a Grateful Heart

اللّٰهُمَّ أَعِنِّي عَلَى ذِكْرِكَ وَشُكْرِكَ وَحُسْنِ عِبَادَتِكَ

Allahumma a‘inni ‘alā dzikrika wa syukrika wa ḥusni ‘ibādatik.

Meaning: “O Allah, help me to remember You, to be grateful to You, and to worship You in the best manner.”

5. Prayer for Calming the Soul in Times of Anxiety

لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنْتُ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ

Lā ilāha illā anta, subḥānaka innī kuntu minaḍ-ẓālimīn.

Meaning: “There is no god but You; Glory be to You. Truly, I have been among the wrongdoers.” (QS. Al-Anbiyā’: 87)

How to Perform Daily Prayers Effectively

Praying is not only about reciting words but must be accompanied by reflection and consistency. Here are steps to make daily prayers truly bring positive change:

1. Set a specific time — in the morning after Fajr prayer or at night before sleeping.
2. Create a quiet atmosphere — sit calmly, take a deep breath, and release your thoughts.
3. Recite the prayer with care — slowly and clearly, feel its meaning resonate in your heart.
4. Reflect on its meaning — understand each phrase as a conversation with the Creator.
5. Repeat regularly — at least for seven consecutive days to make it a habit.

Example of Daily Practice

In the morning, after performing ablution and Fajr prayer, sit in a quiet place. Recite the prayer “Allahumma inni a’udzu bika minal-hammi wal-hazan...” while taking a deep breath. Feel each word entering your heart. End with dzikir “Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar” 33 times each. Do it mindfully and notice how your heart feels lighter throughout the day.

Spiritual and Psychological Benefits of Daily Prayer

Prayer is not only a vertical act of worship but also a psychological therapy proven to calm the nervous system. Several studies in the field of neuro-spirituality mention that praying can lower stress hormones (cortisol) and increase serotonin levels, the happiness hormone.

In an Islamic context, prayer also strengthens hablum minallah (the relationship with Allah) and hablum minannas (the relationship with others). Those who pray regularly tend to be more patient, forgiving, and optimistic in facing life.

Tips for Making Prayer a Lifestyle

• Create a regular prayer schedule in your daily calendar.
• Use a dhikr reminder app so you don’t forget.
• Recite prayers with family to strengthen emotional bonds.
• Record your spiritual experiences after praying for self-reflection.
• Combine prayer with real action — such as giving charity, helping others, or spreading kindness.

Peace and happiness do not come from outside but grow from within a heart that is always connected to the Creator. By reciting daily prayers consistently, the heart becomes more patient, the mind clearer, and life feels more meaningful. Start today — choose one prayer, say it sincerely, and feel the small changes that bring great peace into your life.