Just as storms change the landscape of the earth, our hardships change the landscape of the heart.

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

Tell this imprisoned soul that it will never be owned. Nothing will ever own you. But God.

Allah does not withhold to withhold. Remaking the heart was the objective. To remake it, He sometimes breaks it first.

When you have friends, don’t expect your friends to fill your emptiness. When you get married, don’t expect your spouse to fulfill your every need. When you’re an activist, don’t put your hope in the results. When you’re in trouble don’t depend on yourself. Don’t depend on people. Depend on God.

Sigh... I have learned that *everything* is so hard...except what Allah makes easy. So we must *beg* Him to make it easy on us.

Let the love of Allah heal you. And free you.