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

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

Bootlicking is only a way to get published, not to become a writer

The ever-present macabre, a universal dance, You cannot hide, whether you wield crossbow or lance. Like the bones of the house in which you dwell, Death will come, to drag your soul to hell.

You are never far removed from God’s love and mercy.

I'm sure you're well aware of the car companies that went out of business in 2008. And you've had other brands that have seen difficulties here and there, even some of the most famous ones.

Teachers teach because they care. Teaching young people is what they do best. It requires long hours, patience, and care.

Dance, in general, has become more atavistic than artistic.

I just want to go back to rockin', but I'm uncertain as to what to actually do. The truth is, I never stopped thinking about rock'n'roll for a second that I'm on holiday.

My photography comes from absolute matter-of-fact situations but also from a deep curiosity that I possess for people, for what they do and how they think.

When my dad divorced my mom it was kind of like him leaving me also.

A good title should be like a good metaphor. It should intrigue without being too baffling or too obvious.