I definitely have sympathy for people who are struggling. I've met with young Muslims who have told me about their struggles.

In the Communist period, the revolutionaries, the leaders were almost always - Che Guevara, people like that - they were always from the middle class and the educated. And empathy is a very powerful emotion.

If Islam is not making you happy, then something is wrong with your Islam

I can't - and won't - impose my beliefs on others, either verbally or otherwise. I'm not going to judge people.

Allah knows exactly what to give you to help you return to Him. The events in your life are purposeful, appropriate & non-random.

When paying charity, one should smile and be humble, allowing the hand of the indigent to be above the giver's hand.

The weak are dominated by their ego, the wise dominate their ego, and the intelligent are in a constant struggle against their ego.