Perhaps, a sin that humbles you is better than a good deed that makes you arrogant.

I think that's deeply rooted in Muslim consciousness, the idea of not submitting to anything other than God. "You can abuse me, but you're not going to win me over. But if you treat me with respect and dignity, I'm going to fall in love with you. I'm going to sing your praises all over the world because you're powerful and you treated me with human dignity."

Force yourself to be humble, until it becomes second nature. Then it will be an unconscious activity.

People can't think when their minds are clouded with fear.

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

I know that people can live celibate lives, I did it myself for many years.

I don't have the power to issue papal decrees.