You say you want it, but the entire night passes, and you are sound asleep in your bed. The people of taqwa have risen, and you rest as though you've already made it to the gates of Jannah.

Oh Allah, please forgive me for worrying, while knowing you always make a way.

Control your moods. Stop projecting your mood onto others. The world is not responsible for your misery or hurt. At a certain age, you should know how to control your emotions, especially as a fully grown adult. People shouldn't have to tolerate your negativity, criticism, rude comments, and poor behaviour. Take charge of your emotions and focus on improving them through self-reflection and seeking guidance from Allah. As Muslims we must strive to be kind, mature and respectful in all our interactions.

There’s nothing more beautiful than a kind soul who is striving and struggling to be better for its creator .

The secret to success as a Muslim is to recognize that in the beginning, it was just you and Allah, and in the end, it will just be you and Allah. This life is a journey towards Him. You choose your path with the goal of getting close to Allah, and whatever you encounter on the way should not deter you from Him.

The hardest part about practicing Islam isn't prayer or fasting or hijab, it's perfecting your character, it's trying not to speak ill of someone, it's controlling your anger, it's making sure you aren't accidentally hurting someone.

How foolish we are to delay prayer, neglect reading the Quran, waste our time engaged in sin, and then sit and complain that life feels miserable. If we truly make Allah our number one priority, life will fall into place with ease. But when we prioritize instant gratification and temporary pleasure, life is guaranteed to feel meaningless.