Sometimes you don't realize how special something is until you lose it. Thats how I feel about Ramadan every year.

When people wear you out, spend some time in isolation with Allah and your relationship with Him will improve as well as with the people.

Many sisters complain that people don't want to marry them unless they stop wearing hijab. No man is worth your hijab, and a real man wouldn't request you to take it off in the first place.

Sometimes you wish you never met certain people, then you grow and realize that they were a gift in disguise and contributed to making you the person you are.

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

One thing I've always struggled with in life is loving people too much. It's painful when that love is not reciprocated. But one thing I always comfort myself with is the fact that Allah will always show greater love to those who love Him. Allah doesn't disappoint you so keep your heart attached to Him.

In order to bring out the best in people, you need to give them your best.