Arrogance is actually just ignorance. Ignorance of what you really are in relation to the world-but most of all in relation to God.
YASMIN MOGAHEDTell this imprisoned soul that it will never be owned. Nothing will ever own you. But God.
More Yasmin Mogahed Quotes
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Any beauty you see in me is only a reflection of Him, any ugliness, a reflection of my self.
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Some hearts understand each other, even in silence.
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Try not to confuse attachment with love. Attachment is about fear and dependency, and has more to do with love of self than love of another.
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Once in a while, people enter our lives and lessen the loneliness of being away from Home.
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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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I am always shocked to discover how many people believe that hardships are a punishment from God! When people face tests or see others facing tests, they assume Allah must be angry with them. SubhannAllah! Remember which people were tested the most:
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If there is one recipe for unhappiness it is that: expectations.
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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.
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Look forward to going back Home. But make sure you’re furnishing it.
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There are some people who could hear you speak a thousand words, and still not understand you… And there are others who will understand – without you even speaking a word.
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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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Tawbah is the cleaning of the heart, dhikr is the feeding of the heart.
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Nothing here lasts. What does that mean? It means that the breathtakingly beautiful rose in my vase will wither tomorrow. It means that my youth will neglect me. But it also means that the sadness I feel today will change tomorrow.
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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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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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