If our hearts were truly pure, we would never have our fill of the words of your Lord

Worrying about the dunya is a darkness in the heart, while worrying about akhirah is a light in the heart.

If the hearts are pure, they will never have enough from reciting Allah's words (the Qur'an).

Acquire wisdom from the story of those who have already passed.

Enjoin what is good and forbid what is evil before the worst amongst you are given authority over you and then when even the best of you make dua against them, their duas will not be accepted.

No one conceals something in his heart, but Allah causes it to be seen on his face or in a slip of the tongue.

It is sufficient for you that the one who envies you is distressed at the time of your joy.

Absorption in worldly affairs breeds darkness in the heart, and absorption in the affairs of the next world enkindles light in the heart

Take note of the fact that I am a follower (of the religion) and not an innovator.

Had our hearts been pure, we would never tire with the Dhikr of Allaah.

If anyone stumbles then he must repent. If anyone errs then he must repent. And no one must insist on (the path of) destruction. If anyone insists on tyranny then he is far away from the path

Learn more about the character traits you have and those you want to develop

prepare your food in keeping with monastic traditions—simple, basic, healthy, balanced.

Amantium irae amoris integratio estA Latin saying that means Lovers’ quarrels are the renewal of love

Living in a small town, I knew everybody and everybody knew me.

Sport, that wrinkled Care derides, And Laughter holding both his sides. Come and trip it as ye go, On the light fantastic toe.

My father Big Max told me many years ago that 'anything you are good at will contribute to your happiness'. Great advice.

The education of the will is the object of our existence.

The rights of men and women should be equal and sacred-marriage should be a perfect partnership.

Procrastinatio n and indulgence are nothing more than creditors who charge us interest.

I think the most significant work we'll do in our whole life, in our whole world is done within the four walls of our home.