knowledge is like nur, a ray of light. And light cannot come and be in a dark place. Because of that, clean your hearts and your minds, so that light can come, touch, and brighten your soul, ” -178

Uthlubul ilma walau bisshin, ” meaning, “Seek knowledge, even if it’s as far as China.” -17

Uthlubul ilma minal mahdi ila lahdi. Seek knowledge from the cradle to the grave. -178

When you see disavowal, change it with your hands, if you can’t, change it with your words, and if you can’t as well, change it with your heart.” -131

The Prophet Muhammad said: Innallaha jamiil wahuwa yuhibbul jamal. Verily God is beautiful and loves beauty. -33

History is not nostalgic art, but history is ibrah, lessons, that we can pull to the present, to prepare for a better future, ” -105

Man thalabal ‘ula sahiral layali.” He who wants glory will work late into the night. -184

Set your strong intention, work hard, and pray, slowly but surely, what you strive for will come to be. This is God’s law.” -127

Stress is just for those who have not yet tried and trusted in God. -178

It's paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn't appeal to anyone.

We should be encouraging people to earn a lot of money. I do not know one wealthy person who does not spend money - and most of them employ other people.

They [the authorities] will act aggressively against anyone who has known me. That keeps me up at night.

I don't think anyone should pick a candidate for any office based solely on gender. That would be, I believe, a mistake.

Comedy is a way to make sense of chaos. It's a way of dealing with things that are overwhelming, that threaten you; it's a way to survive and get closer to the truth.

I believe that God has a specific plan and reason He created each one of us.

I'm not sure we're presenting ourselves as real role models. I don't think literature has ever been a real place for role models.

Even after the child, the life of the black child was saved, but that same white man will have to toss him right back into the discriminate, into discrimination, segregation, and these other things.

I say love, and the world populates itself with doves.

At the end of the day, I remain a country boy inside.