Allah is al-Kareem, so if He withholds from you it is not on account of stinginess. It is on account of His generosity. He withholds to give.
YASMIN MOGAHEDWe often wonder why God gives and takes, constricts and expands. What we forget is that human beings understand things by their opposites.
More Yasmin Mogahed Quotes
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Be grateful for the wound that pushes you towards God.
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The enduring life is the one that begins once we awaken from this world. And it is in that awakening that we realize… It was only a dream
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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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You can search the world over, but you won’t find happiness until you realize that happiness isn’t getting what you want. It’s being content with what you already have.
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Don’t think for a moment that any of it was random. There are no oversights with God. Only perfectly crafted chapters in each unique journey.
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I know you feel worn and tired. I know you’re tired of failing. Rest, but don’t stop. You can do this. You got this. Not because you’re strong, but because He’s your strength.
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If you’re having trouble waking up for fajr, set your alarm to play Quran. It works!
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When someone hurts you, your first thought may be to wish you had never met them at all. But remember that even those who’ve hurt you, came into your life for a reason, and left for a reason. It’s for the best and healing starts with acceptance.
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Do not say that every day you spend on this earth is a day closer to dying. Every day you spend on this earth is a day closer to finally living.
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Seek the ones who never stop caring, who break down your walls, and help you come back to yourself
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There is meaning in all things. But are you paying attention?
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There’s a time for words and a time for silence. If you’re listening, you’ll hear the difference.
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Blessings come in packages of two. With every blessing is a test. So don’t ever envy people who seem to have more than you.
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If you think you’re too far from Allah to return, and your ‘past’ continues to own you, just remember that Malik ibn Dinar (RA) was an alcoholic, and Omar (RA) was on his way to assassinate the Prophet (pbuh) before they became two of the greatest souls to walk the earth!
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The ones that hurt you. The ones that helped you. The ones that came, and the ones that left. They all taught you.
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