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“Invest in your private (i.e. ‘real’) life. Make it better than what you show the world. Treasures are meant to be hidden.”

When you spread kindness, you’re actually giving the person strength. You’re not reminding him of his weakness. You’re empowering him to go forth and do what he has to do. You’re giving value to other people without expecting anything in return. That’s surely a good thing!

“The beauty of our religion is that the reward is dependent on the sincerity of trying, and not in the attainment of the result.”

“You cannot call yourself patient until you are willing and able to bear things that you have no wish to bear.”

Ramadan will be in 21 days…it’s time to prepare!

“If you wish to check how much you love Allah, then see how much your heart loves the Quran, and you will know the answer.”

Beware the gossiper. He usually has bad intent. He speaks negatively about others & belittle their worth to increase his own. If you’re in the company of such people & the talk turns negative, look for ways to bring it back to a positive focus that is not belittling to others.

Sometimes when in a crisis, the only option we have is to hope things will get better. Together with prayer, hope and patience are great qualities to get us through the toughest of times. Remember, no difficulty is permanent. The Almighty has promised us with hardship comes ease!

Whatever it is you want to do, do it now. Don’t use the excuse of waiting for perfect timing to procrastinate. Perfection is not for this world. So before you end up miserable because you’ve been stuck waiting, act on it and start today.