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

Call on your Lord when your heart is brittle, that is a time when it's in pieces and the Light of Allah can fill the gaps. That is why Allāh is with the broken hearted.

If you are looking for happiness in this world (dunya), you're in the wrong place.

My experience on this planet is that if you treat people with respect, they tend to treat you with respect.

Muhammad Ali put an end to the idea that you can't be an American and a Muslim.

Knowledge is taken from breath, not lives in a book

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