The Mercy of Allah...
Knock, and he’ll open the door. Vanish, and he’ll make you shine like the sun. Fall, and he’ll raise you to the heavens. Become nothing, and he’ll turn you into everything. - Rumi
The Solution to any Problem...
“The shortest distance between a problem and its solution is the distance between your knees and the floor. The one who kneels to Allah can stand up to anything.” - A Scholar of Ihsan
Greed...
“Greed is endless slavery” - Imam ‘Ali
Reward 101...
“It is enough reward for an action that He considered you worthy of performing it.” - Shaykh Ibn ‘Ata’llah
Wisdom...
Allah’s delay is not Allah’s denial. - A Scholar of Ihsan
Trust in Allah...
If we are not living for our Lord, relying on His guidance and help, and trusting in His wisdom, we will find it very difficult to negotiate our way through this world. - Imam Zaid Shakir
Power of Hope...
“He who has hope has everything.” …Arabian Proverb
Beauty of a Believer...
“Believers are like pearls. Wherever they may be, they are beautiful there. “ …Maliq ibn Dinar
Being Friends with the Prophet...
All arrows were pointing towards Medina. A sign had been given, and preparations for the journey had begun. Those who would come on this journey that would change the flow of history and the calendar were taking their places in turn. The pressure in Mecca had increased so much that it was not even possible...
The True Distinction of Men...
“People are all the same in health and ease, but when hardship befalls them, true distinction is shown.” …Al-Hasan al-Basri

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