The poison leaves bit by bit, not all at once. Be patient. You are healing.

In any nation, the hypocrites do not become apparent except during times of fitnah (severe tests and hardships).

Any beauty you see in me is only a reflection of Him, any ugliness, a reflection of my self.

Compassion is to look beyond your own pain, to see the pain of others.

Stop hating on yourself for not being perfect. If God wanted perfection, He would have made you an angel.

T]here is no other purpose of my existence except to know, love and get closer to God. This is the one and only reason why I was created. And this is the most essential realization, as it defines everything else I do or believe. It defines all things around me, and everything I experience in life.

So often it hurts us that we are not able to focus in our prayers. Remember, the more you focus on Allah outside your salah, the easier it will be to focus on Him inside your salah. What occupies you in salah, is what occupies you outside of salah. Try to fill your mind and heart with Allah as much as you can throughout your day. Talk to Him, make duaa to Him constantly. This will build your personal relationship with Him. Then, going to salah will be like coming home to an old friend.