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

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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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Half of disbelief in Allah in the world is caused by people who make religion look ugly due to their bad conduct and ignorance

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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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A man of bad character punishes his own soul.

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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 dispute with anyone in any matter as far as possible. For in argumentation lies much harm and its evil is greater than its benefit.

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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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Those who look for seashells will find seashells; those who open them will find pearls.

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The way to paradise is an uphill climb whereas hell is downhill. Hence, there is a struggle to get to paradise and not to hell.

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