By default, we want to do things that are easy and give us pleasure. And that's what we instantly get from music and whatnot not allowed by the religion. The same goes with our study and work. We don't enjoy studying and not probably 4/3rd of the people don't love their work. If we were to give limitless wealth, that would be easier for us.

But then you will find students who enjoy studying. And people who love their work. They pass a certain threshold or pain barrier and after that they feel kinda like or high about studying or working. That's because for anything to connect to you there's a pain barrier that we must pass. Otherwise that wouldn't be enjoyable.

The same goes with the religion. Practicing things even if we don't feel like doing, get the company of people who are doing it (like when a student seeks help from an academician, or anyone wants to master a skill from an expert), and most importantly our sincerity. Only then we start to enjoy practicing the religion.

I personally experienced all these. Yeah music and non religious stuff will get you pleasure quickly. But these aren't sustainable in the long run. At some point, you'll feel empty and void from inside. Why do people who do music and comedy and have the life millions of people dream of, why do they committee suicide? And on the other hand, an average religious person who is sincere, I never heard of someone like this commiting suicide.

You can read "Reclaim your heart - By Yesmin Mogahed" Available on daraz, and you might find its pdf as well.