Khalifa

The path towards gaining the pleasure of Allah is like climbing a mountain. You may never reach the peak, but it’s enough that you are aiming for it. (ومن يخرج من بيته مهاجرا إلى الله ورسوله ثم يدركه الموت فقد وقع أجره على الله)

Constant renewal is needed for the faith to be strong and solid. Life is a constant struggle of renewing our relationship with Allah. (وتوبوا الى الله جميعا أيها المؤمنون لعلكم تفلحون)

Being good people will benefit us and the people around us. Even if these benefits are not apparent at the moment, someday they will be. (وكان أبوهما صالحا)

Small problems can make us forget the blessings that surround us. Sometimes we just have to take a step back and look at the gifts that Allah bestowed upon us. (فانظر إلى اثار رحمة الله)

We should only offer advice to others regarding the things we are practicing. If our advice is so valuable, we should implement it on ourselves first. (أتأمرون الناس بالبر و تنسون أنفسكم)

We shouldn’t wait for the “right time” to become better people. Being a better person starts with the small things that we do everyday. The Prophet ﷺ said “إن أحب الأعمال إلى الله أدومها وإن قلّ”

No matter what the circumstances are, a Muslim is guided by the Islamic values. Repel evil with the good, be optimistic and give without expecting something in return. (ذلك الدين القيم)

We are only responsible for what’s in our power. If the only form of power we have is speaking up, then we will speak up. Do not allow the mocking of others come in the way of your message. (لا يكلف الله نفسا إلا وسعها)

Not every blocked road is bad news. Sometimes taking a different route can be the reason you reach your destination faster (لا تدري لعل الله يحدث بعد ذلك أمرا).

There is no teaching in Islam that doesn’t advocate for our well-being and happiness. We just have to try our best to follow its teachings. (يا أيها الناس قد جاءتكم موعظة من ربكم وشفاء لما في الصدور وهدى ورحمة للمؤمنين)

A certain action is not deemed to be “good” by the amount of people who advocate for it. Our principles determine what’s good or bad. (وإن تطع أكثر من في الأرض يضلوك عن سبيل الله)

We should always strive for living better lives, but at the same time we should learn how to be thankful for where we are now. (رب أوزعني أن أشكر نعمتك التي أنعمت علي)

The number one test for anyone’s faith is loving for others what they love for themselves. Highest levels of belief can only be reached when we are happy to see others succeed.(لا يؤمن أحدكم حتى يحب لأخيه ما يحب لنفسه)

Sometimes we need to let go of something for it to come back. It just needs a little bit of faith. (فألقيه في اليم ولا تخافي ولا تحزني)

Even after the many years of losing his child, Yusuf’s ﷺ father did not lose hope (إني لأجد ريح يوسف). Believers should never lose hope.

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No matter how "religious" a person appears to be, what truly defines them as a person is the way they treat others. (وإنك لعلى خلق عظيم)

Ashura is the day in which truth prevailed over falsehood. Musa ﷺ crossed the sea while Pharaoh drowned. The truth will always prevail.

The things we say when we are angry can ruin relationships. Controlling our temper is an important concept in the Quran. (والكاظمين الغيظ)

A Muslim will always try to resolve the disagreements with others. Initiating the first step is a noble gesture. (ادفع بالتي هي أحسن)