People can put you down, and they will but Allah will never abandon you, so long as you don’t.

I look back and half of Ramadan is over in the blink of an eye. Before I know I'll be saying that about my entire life

Islam doesn't try to destroy cultures; it cleans them up. You can keep your language but get rid of your racist speech. You can keep your style of cooking, but get rid of alcohol. You can keep your cultural dresses, but keep your modesty on the highest level.

When you help people, don't wait around to hear them say, "Thank you." A lot of times we do good things, but in the back of our mind we're hoping to get some appreciation. But if you make your intentions pure, and you expect only from Allah, He will take more care of you than you could ever imagine.

Nikah is a contract that transfers responsibilities. Therefore know the man you're thinking of marrying, and be sure that he is able to take care of you, more than your dad did. Islam empowers women with honor and dignity. Don't settle for anything less.

Every relationship has tough days. Don't let the grudge last. Be the first to try to make things right and stop waiting for an apology.

Not letting our mood affect the way we treat people is a forgotten sunnah