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In Collaboration with SISL
happiness
happiness
is
NOT
what
you think.
An evening with Br. Edris Khamissa — internationally renowned consultant & educator from South Africa.
Bonus Session
Free Admission · Thursday 21 May 2026 · 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM · Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Block 6 · Registration Mandatory ·
Free Admission · Thursday 21 May 2026 · 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM · Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Block 6 · Registration Mandatory ·
Why This Session
Most of us are chasing happiness in the wrong direction.
We measure it in things we own, milestones we hit, applause we receive. And yet — the calmest, most content people you have ever met rarely have the most of any of it.
This bonus session is a quiet reset. One evening to step back, breathe, and see what happiness actually is — through the lens of Islamic wisdom and a lifetime of real-world experience.
Faith
Family
Purpose
Contentment
Parenting
The Event at a Glance
Everything you need before you walk in.
A 90-minute conversation that may quietly reframe how you measure a life well lived.
Date
Thursday, 21 May 2026
One evening — mark your calendar.
Time
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Doors open at 7:15 PM.
Venue
Azaan Institute Campus
Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Block 6, Karachi
Audience
Open to All
Parents, youth, professionals.
Admission
Free
Registration is mandatory.
About the Session
Reserve My Seat
The quietest revolution begins with one honest question.
What if the happiness we've been chasing — the next promotion, the bigger house, the perfect family photo — is not the happiness our soul is actually asking for?
In this bonus evening, Br. Edris Khamissa draws from decades of work with families, educators, and young people across the world to reframe happiness from the ground up: not as an emotion we hunt, but as a state we cultivate.
A man can have everything the world admires — and still wake up empty. And another can have very little — and walk through life with light in his eyes. The difference is rarely what we think it is.
Inside This Session
Six shifts that stay with you long after we end.
90 minutes. A lifetime of reframes.
01
The Happiness Mirage
Why the things we believe will make us happy almost never do — and how to recognise the mirage before you spend a decade chasing it.
02
Contentment over Chase
The Qur'anic concept of qanā'ah — a quiet, anchored peace that is wealthier than wealth itself.
03
Raising Joyful Children
How to plant the roots of a deep, durable happiness in your kids — without protecting them from every hard thing in life.
04
The Gratitude Engine
Why shukr isn't a polite Muslim habit — it's the most reliable mechanism for rewiring how your mind sees your life.
05
Purpose > Pleasure
The difference between a life that feels good and a life that does good — and why only one of them leaves you peaceful at night.
06
Practical, Tonight
Small, livable habits you can start the moment you walk out of the hall — no grand resolutions, no dramatic overhauls.
South Africa
Your Speaker
Br. Edris Khamissa
Internationally Renowned Consultant & Educator
Br. Edris Khamissa is one of South Africa's most respected voices in education, parenting, and youth development — a teacher's teacher whose words carry the weight of a lifetime spent in classrooms, homes, and hearts.
For decades he has worked with parents, students, and institutions across continents, helping them rediscover what truly matters in raising a generation of grounded, faithful, joyful human beings. His sessions are warm, witty, and unfailingly honest — the kind of evening you leave a little quieter, and a little clearer.
30+
Years of Experience
90min
One Focused Evening
100%
Free Admission
1 NIGHT
Karachi · 21 May
Before You Register
A few quick questions, answered.
Is the event really free?
Yes — admission is completely free. You only need to register in advance via the form so we can plan seating accordingly. Walk-ins cannot be guaranteed a seat.
Who is this session for?
Anyone seeking a clearer, calmer sense of what happiness actually means — parents, young adults, students, professionals, anyone tired of the chase. No prior background required.
What language will the session be in?
The session will be delivered in English. Br. Edris is known for clear, accessible language — no jargon, no heavy academic tone.
Can I bring my family?
Absolutely — and we encourage it. Please ask each attendee to register individually using the same form, so we can manage seating well.
Will there be a recording?
This is designed primarily as an in-person experience. Recording plans (if any) will be shared with registered attendees nearer the date.
How do I get there?
Azaan Institute Campus is located in Block 6, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi — easily reachable by car, ride-hail, or public transport. Parking is available on site.
One Evening · A Lifetime Reframe
So — will you join us, and rethink happiness?
Doors open Thursday, 21st May 2026 at 7:15 PM. Registration is mandatory — and it takes 30 seconds.
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📍 Azaan Institute Campus · Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Block 6, Karachi · Thu 21 May, 7:30–9:00 PM
Happiness Is NOT What You Think · Bonus Session with Br. Edris Khamissa
Presented by Azaan Institute & Al-Miftah · In collaboration with SISL
Thu 21 May · 7:30 PM
Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi
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Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi