The art of Delaying Gratification pleasures, According to the Islamic view.

Many of the questions are very good and deep. Because the technology to delay joy for a happy future for a delayed satisfaction, is at the heart of many Islamic teachings. In Islam, this is known as the concept of unwillingness and prioritization of license plates in the world. This is closely related to patience and taqwa (respectful), as well as mental strength.

Delayed satisfaction can be key to future success by practicing patience and focusing on your goals to realize your big dreams for the future.

Postponing the Pleasures of the World for the Hereafter.

Islam teaches that life in this world is temporary and life after death is eternal. Therefore, wise people are those who have abandoned only those who have fallen for a while in order to continue to gain eternal happiness.

1. Full Definition.

Delay in satisfaction is the psychological ability to temporarily resist, in favour of greater or more wiser outcomes in the future. It is a form of self-control that involves:

• Recognizing prioritization (more important).
• Long-term plan (vision of the future).
• Resistance to seduction (for example, shopping impulses, laziness).

Extreme example: Children’s marshmallow experiments showed that children who could later delay marshmallows and support additional rewards tended to succeed in adulthood.

The Prophet said:

‘The intelligent person is the one who subdues himself and does charity for life after death.’
(HR. Tirmidhi, hasan)

This is the basic principle of self-discipline in Islam – not everything we want should be fulfilled immediately. We are trained to exercise self-control, patience, and restraint.

2. Basic Concepts and Principles.

• Self-discipline: Controlling emotional impulses.
• Value of time (time preference): Choosing bigger results that take time vs. instant results that take less time.
• Investing in the future: Like saving money (rather than spending it now) or studying hard (rather than playing games).

Patience is the Key to Success

• Delaying pleasure is part of patience, and in Islam, patience is one of the highest traits.

QS Al-Baqarah: 153

‘O you who believe! Seek help with patience and prayer. Verily, Allah is with those who are patient.’

Delaying pleasures such as resisting temptation to sin, keeping your gaze, holding back anger, or not eating/drinking while fasting is a form of patience that is highly valued by Allah.

3. Fasting as an Exercise in Delaying Pleasure

Fasting is the most obvious form of delaying pleasure for the sake of Allah’s pleasure.

The Prophet SAW said:

‘Fasting is a shield. If one of you is fasting, do not speak foul and do not quarrel. If someone invites him to quarrel or reproach him, let him say: ‘I am fasting.’’
(HR. Bukhari & Muslim)

Fasting is not only refraining from eating and drinking, but also refraining from things that invalidate the reward, the highest form of self-control.

Situation	Instant Choice	The Choice of Delaying Pleasure	Long-term Benefits
Finance	Buy discounted but unnecessary items	Save/invest	Emergency fund or business capital
Career	Slacking off at work	Take a certification course	Promotion/higher salary
Health	Eat fast food every day	Balanced diet & regular exercise	Healthier body, disease risk ↓
Education	Watch TV before an exam	Study with a regular schedule	Better academic grades

4. Proven Benefits

• Financial success: People who save early are more likely to achieve financial freedom.
• Mental health: Less stress because you’re prepared (e.g. not panicking when a bill comes up).
• Social relationships: More respected because they are seen as responsible.

The world is temporary

بَلْ تُؤْثِرُونَ ٱلْحَيَوٰةَ ٱلدُّنْيَا

Arab-Latin: Bal tu`ṡirụnal-ḥayātad-dun-yā

 وَٱلۡـَٔاخِرَةُ خَیۡرࣱ وَأَبۡقَىٰۤ

Arab-Latin: Wal-ākhiratu khairuw wa abqā

QS Al-A’la: 16-17

‘But you choose the life of this world, while the life of the hereafter is better and more lasting.’

This verse teaches that refraining from the fleeting pleasures of this world is far wiser than missing out on the pleasures of the eternal hereafter.

Concise Conclusion

Concept	Explanation	Dalil
Restraining lust	Postponing desires for bigger goals	HR. Tirmidzi
Patience	The key to gaining Allah’s favour	QS Al-Baqarah: 153
Fasting	Spiritual practice delays pleasure	HR. Bukhari & Muslim
Prioritise the hereafter	The world is perishable, the hereafter is eternal	QS Al-A’la: 16–17

5. Meaning in various aspects of life

• Education: Students who have studied and postponed the game are more likely to do with their favourite university.
• Career: Employees willing to work outside of hours for important projects are often encouraged.
• Relationship: Couples who have patiently built communication (do not fall into trouble immediately) have a harmonious relationship.

6. Balance: Don’t go too far!

Joy and joy does not mean that you cannot be happy at all.

Tips for maintaining balance:

• Get small rewards: For example, after completing weekly goals, you can watch your favorite movies.
• Avoid being a perfectionist: if you put too much pressure on yourself, this can lead to burnout.
• Rate Priority: Make sure your long-term goals are valuable to you (not just after the trend).

7. How to practice this ability

• Start small things: for example, hehe the snacks for 30 minutes and increase them to an hour.
• Visualize your goals: Imagine a big advantage (motivation).
• Record your progress: Keep your diary or checklist to monitor your progress.

Conclusion: Momentary Happiness or Forever Happiness?, Delay in satisfaction is the ability to learn life. The more you practice, the easier it will be to achieve great goals without being involved in the joys you have at present.

Islam does not forbid being happy. But Islam teaches us to wisely choose happiness that is not deceptive. This world is only a transitory place, while the hereafter is the destination.

Postponing pleasure in Islam is not about torturing ourselves, but about saving ourselves. So, the question now is: do you want to be happy now… or forever?

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