SMILE

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Smile

Laughing moderately can act as a cure or as therapy for depression and sadness.
It has a strong influence on keeping the soul light and the heart clear.

Abu Darda' (may Allah be pleased with him) said,
"I make it a practice to laugh in order to give rest and comfort to my heart.
And the noblest of people, Muhammad (bpuh), would laugh, sometimes until his molars became visible."

Laughing is an efficacious way to achieve comfort and light-heartedness, but keep in mind that,
as in other things, you should not be immoderate. The Prophet (Blessings and Peace be upon him) said:

"Do not laugh excessively, for verily, excessive laughter kills the heart."

What is called for is moderation.

"And if you smile in the face of your brother, then that is a form of charity."

So he, Sulayman, smiled, amused by her speech. (Qur 'an 27: 19)

Also, when you laugh, you should not do so in a mocking or jeering fashion:

But when he came to them with Our Aayaat [proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.]
behold! They laughed at them. (Qur'an 43: 47)

Among the pleasures of Paradise will be laughter:

But this Day [the DAV of Resurrection] those who believe will laugh at the disbelievers. (Qur'an 83: 34)

The Arabs would hold in high esteem a person who was known for his smile and laughter.
They believed this to be a sign of a generous personality and of a person who has a noble disposition and a clear mind.

The truth is that the principles of Islam are based on moderation and on good measure, whether it is in matters of belief,
worship, manners, or conduct. Islam does not condone a rigid, frowning expression, nor does it condone a constant playful giddiness;
rather what it does promote is seriousness when it is called for and a reasonable level of light-heartedness when it is called for.

Bearing a gloomy mien and a frowning countenance are marks of a lowly character, a troubled nature, and hot-headedness.
Then he frowned and he looked in a bad tempered way... (Qur 'an 74: 22)

The Prophet (Blessings and Peace be upon him) said:

"Do not disparage (underestimate) any good deed (no matter how small it is), even if that deed was to meet your brother with a friendly countenance."

Ahmed Ameen said in his book Fayd al-Khaatir:

"People who are always smiling not only make their own lives more joyful, but what is more,
they are more productive people in their work and have a greater ability to live up to their responsibilities.
They are more prepared to face difficulties and to find expedient solutions for them.
They are prolific workers who benefit themselves and others."

How much in need we indeed are of a smile, a friendly face, easy-going manners, and a gentle, generous soul. The Prophet said:
"Verily, Allah has revealed to me that you should be humble, so that none of you should transgress upon another, and so that none of you should be arrogant and proud to another."