The Concept of Sa‘Ādah According to Islamic, Western, and Greek Views
Table 1:
| Schools of thought / Categories | Islamic | Western | Greek |
| 1. Interpretation of the term of sa‘ādah | Happiness in the world and hereafter. | Worldly happiness. | Happiness as final purpose of human being. |
| 2. Sources of happiness (sa‘ādah) | Knowledge and good deeds. | Meditation, education, enthusiasm and so forth. | Learning and perseverance. |
| 3. Stages of happiness (sa‘ādah) | Three stage of happiness: two in the world and the hereafter. | From unhappiness to happiness. | Consistency in virtuous activities. |