Most of all, we must never be deceived. We must never allow ourselves to think that anything in this world succeeds, fails, is given, taken, done, or undone without Allah.
YASMIN MOGAHEDWhen we don’t get hired, or we lose something dear to us, it’s hard to take a step back and notice the bigger picture. Often Allah takes things away from us, only to replace them with something greater.
More Yasmin Mogahed Quotes
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Seek those who help you hear your own heart.
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When we can’t marry the person we had in mind, our inability to look beyond may even blind sight us from someone who is in fact better for us.
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So often it hurts us that we are not able to focus in our prayers. Remember, the more you focus on Allah outside your salah, the easier it will be to focus on Him inside your salah. What occupies you in salah, is what occupies you outside of salah.
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Its shocking how many people believe hardships are a punishment from God! Every hardship is good for you-if it brings you closer to Him!
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The traveler walks through many mirages before he finds water.
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When you suffer, don’t speak. Look inside and listen for the duaa He inspires in you. and then ask Him. Again and again. Don’t stop.
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Everything we do is motivated by love. Even fear and hate are born of love. So be careful what you love.
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There’s something amazing about this life. The very same worldly attribute that causes us pain is also what gives us relief:
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The body has many needs. But the soul has only one: to be with God.
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Many years ago, our father Ibrahim (AS) made a choice. He loved his son. But He loved God more.
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The poison leaves bit by bit, not all at once. Be patient. You are healing.
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But, this dark place is not the end. Remember that the darkness of night precedes the dawn. And as long as your heart still beats, this is not the death of it. You don’t have to die here.
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When we don’t get hired, or we lose something dear to us, it’s hard to take a step back and notice the bigger picture. Often Allah takes things away from us, only to replace them with something greater.
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Don’t expect your spouse to be perfect. He/she is only the dunya version of themselves. Their ‘perfect’ version is saved for jennah.
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Everything is as it should be. God’s design is perfect.
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