We are in a waking dream... We see worlds where others scheme.

Knowledge is taken from breath, not lives in a book

In our inherent contradictions as humans, and in order to validate our own pain, we deny the pain of others. But it is in acknowledging the pain of others that we achieve fully our humanity.

Without discipline, Religion would be impossible

The fear tactic is a tactic that's used by people who want to maintain control, and it's very effective.

What comes to a person in his or her life, however difficult it may be, perhaps will help a person move closer to God. The response to tribulation is abr, which is patience, perseverance, steadfastness, and resolve. Allāh loves the patient; part of the reason the tribulation comes is to draw the quality of patience out of them - He loves this quality.

Why do we need to justify God's existence? He exists. We need to justify our own existence.