There are some people who could hear you speak a thousand words, and still not understand you... And there are others who will understand - without you even speaking a word.

Never lose hope. Stay close to Allah and when you mess up, go back to Him. Never, ever stop going back to Him. Repent often. Cry to Allah. And hold on tight-with your life-to His remembrance and to prayer. If you do this, you may get wet, but insha Allah never drown in this ocean of dunya.

My Nafs screams out for what it desires. But my will to be free screams louder.

Everything we do is motivated by love. Even fear and hate are born of love. So be careful what you love.

Look forward to going back Home. But make sure you're furnishing it.

Try not to confuse attachment with love. Attachment is about fear and dependency, and has more to do with love of self than love of another. Love without attachment is the purest love because it isn't about what others can give you because your empty. It is about what you can give others because you're already full.

If there is one recipe for unhappiness it is that: expectations.