Sometimes the person that excites you most isn't necessarily going to make the best husband or wife. It takes a lot to see past the glamor and glitter when you're looking to get married and look for someone who's going to be a loving companion that will stand by your side no matter what and better you while also seeking to be bettered by you.

Acting humble for people's praise is one of the most dangerous forms of riyaa (showing off).

Talk to Allah in your own language with your heart fully present. Allah doesn't need you to rhyme or speak arabic.

I tell people this over and over again: don't attach your faith to people. People will come and go. People will disappoint you. People will divulge dark secrets. People will turn out to be the opposite of what you thought. Allah is perfect. His Messenger (peace be upon him) is a perfect example, and the religion is a perfect methodology. Attach yourself to the principles instead of the people. That way no Shaykh going wild or role model going rogue will be able to shake your faith.

Renew your intention EVERY day, EVERY time you pray, and EVERY time you are about to do a good deed or else shaytan will lead your heart and mind astray.

Imagine if your kids had to carry a ladder to climb an apartheid wall to get to school everyday.

Allah is Most Merciful even when He sends us trials, for even His punishment is for our own good.