And if a person were given all of the world and what is in it, it would not fill his emptiness.
IBN QAYYIM AL-JAWZIYYABeware of every hour and how it passes, and only spend it in the best possible way, do not neglect yourself, but render it accustomed to the noblest and best of actions, and send to your grave that which will please you when you arrive to it.
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Be sincere in your aim and you will find the support of Allaah surrounding you.
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There are no means of attaining faith and certainty except through the Qur’an.
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The sinner does not feel any remorse over his sins, that is because his heart is already dead
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Allah will never humiliate the one who takes his Lord as friend and patron.
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Be to Allah as He wishes, and He will be to you more than you can wish for.
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Imaan is of two halves; half is patience (Sabr) and half is being thankful (Shukr).
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As you can taste a pot full of food with a spoon likewise someone’s tounge can tell you about his heart.
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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.
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Beware of every hour and how it passes, and only spend it in the best possible way, do not neglect yourself, but render it accustomed to the noblest and best of actions, and send to your grave that which will please you when you arrive to it.
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If you knew the true value of yourself, you will never allow yourself to be humiliated by committing sins.
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The sea of pleasures may drown its owner and the swimmer fears to open his eyes under the water.
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As long as you are performing prayer, you are knocking at the door of Allah, and whoever is knocking at the door of Allah, Allah will open it for him.
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Wait until you come on the Day of Mutual Loss and Gain and you will discover the injustice of this contract.
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When there is money in your hand and not in your heart, it will not harm you even if it is a lot; and when it is in your heart, it will harm you even if there is none in your hands.
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A real man is one who fears the death of his heart, not of his body.
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