If you see Allah, Mighty and Magnificent, holding back this world from you, frequently trying you with adversity and tribulation, know that you hold a great status with Him. Know that He is dealing with you as He does with His Awliya’ and chosen elite, and is watching over you.

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The happiness of the drop is to die in the river.

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Whoever says that all music is prohibited, let him also claim that the songs of birds are prohibited.

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Knowledge without action is wastefulness and action without knowledge is foolishness.

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This visible world is a trace of that invisible one and the former follows the latter like a shadow.

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Do not allow your heart to take pleasure with the praises of people, nor be saddened by their condemnation.

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The hypocrite looks for faults; the believer looks for excuses.

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You must convince your heart that whatever Allah has decreed is most appropriate and most beneficial for you.

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Declare your jihad on thirteen enemies you cannot see - Egoism, Arrogance, Conceit, Selfishness, Greed, Lust, Intolerance, Anger, Lying, Cheating, Gossiping and Slandering. If you can master and destroy them, then will be ready to fight the enemy you can see.

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Dear friend, Your heart is a polished mirror. You must wipe it dean of the veil of dust that has gathered upon it, because it is destined to reflect the light of divine secrets.

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