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

Your success does not depend on the failure of others.

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.

If you're not doing it for Allah, then don't expect any help from Allah.

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

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.