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.
YASMIN MOGAHEDBe grateful for the wound that pushes you towards God.
More Yasmin Mogahed Quotes
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Be grateful for the wound that pushes you towards God.
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The body has many needs. But the soul has only one: to be with God.
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If you wonder how you’ll get through this new heartbreak, just think back. Remember all you’ve been through in the past. And how each time you swore, you’d never get through it. But you did. And look where you’re at now. This too shall pass!
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Be grateful for every single person who was part of your story.The ones that hurt you. The ones that helped you. Because they all taught 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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We are two people. The person inside and the person outside. Sidq (truthfulness) is when they are the same.
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You keep only what you give…to Him.
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When was any of it because of *your* worth? It was all because of His mercy, His generosity, His love of giving, and forgiving. And those qualities don’t change because you’re messing up. Just seek them. Call Him by His mercy, not by your deeds.
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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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Don’t get attached to moments. Good or bad, they all pass.
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When you’re in trouble don’t depend on yourself. Don’t depend on people. Depend on God.
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Some feel lonely because they haven’t found that perfect ‘companion’ yet. Sometimes Allah sends everyone else away so you can find that only in Him.
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When your failures surround you, and all the open doors have closed, look up. There’s a door that never closes, a way, when all the other ways have failed you.
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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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Ya Allah, envelop our hearts with a shield of your light and mercy, so the pain doesn’t penetrate.
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