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.

When you forget that you need Allah, He puts you in a situation that causes you to call upon him. And that's for your own good.

In trusting Allah, remember that what's best for you might be what's most painful.

Sometimes Allah gives you bitterness in this life so that you can further enjoy the sweetness of the hereafter.

If you complain that Allah is testing you too much, you're failing the test.

When Allah loves you, He places the love of you in the hearts of the people whose love is worth having.

Good friends are hard to find so when you find one, hold on tight!