Overcoming Pessimism with Faith
Given the climate of pessimism and fear that reverberates in modern media and politics, it should come as no surprise that a recent global study shows that “pessimism is widespread across the world, particularly in highly developed nations. Merely 6 percent of Americans think the world is improving. This paper covers the tried and true prescription for one to develop and inculcate lasting optimism, directly from its source – the Qur’an and the Sunnah.
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Published: July 13, 2017 •Shawwal 19, 1438
Updated: October 10, 2020 •Safar 23, 1442
Read time: 5 min
Roohi Tahir
Senior Fellow
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