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"If you have found Him (Allaah), then you have found everything. And if you lose your faith in Him, then you have lost everything."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"There are certain people whose personalities are like magnets, attracting everyone who is nearby, simply because they are loved for their gentle talk, their good manners, and their noble deeds."
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"...the believer should not seek out means of finding grief, thinking that he is performing an act of worship."
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"When you train yourself to be patient and forbearing, then hardship and calamity will be easy for you to bear."
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"Many are those that are distressed not by pressing matters of great import, but by minor trifles."
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"Unbridled emotions can greatly wear a person out, causing pain and loss of sleep. When such a person becomes angry, he flares up, threatens others, loses all self-control, and surpasses the boundaries of justice and balance."
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"...remain firm and patient when facing their insults and criticism. If you are wounded by their words and let them have an influence over you, you will have realized their hopes for them. Instead, forgive them by showing them the most beautiful of manners. Turn away from them and do not feel distressed by their schemes. Their disapproval of you only increases you in worth and merit."
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"Why should you have apprehensions about future disasters? Why should you be engrossed by their thoughts, especially since you do not know whether you will even see tomorrow? The important thing to know is that tomorrow is from the world of the unseen, a bridge that we do not cross until it comes. Who knows, perhaps we might never reach the bridge, or the bridge might collapse before we reach it, or we may actually reach it and cross safely."
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"...weep over your wrongdoing, hold your tongue, and be content within the boundaries of your home...Hold your tongue from backbiting, free your heart from anxiety, and preserve your ears from profanity.
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"Certainly no one despairs of Allah's Mercy, except the people who disbelieve."
(Qur'an 12: 87) "

[They were reprieved] until, when the Messengers gave up hope and thought that they were denied [by their people], then came to them Our Help..."
(Qur'an 12: 110)

"And We delivered him from the distress. And thus We do deliver the believers."
(Qur'an 21: 88)
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Confidence means to rely upon true abilities; it means fulfilling responsibilities, developing talents and organizational skills."
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"Do not be sad: You became despondent due to a calamity, and by doing so, created additional calamities. You became depressed because of poverty and this only increased the bitterness of your situation. You became gloomy because of what your enemies said to you; by entering into that mental state, you unwittingly helped them in their attack against you."
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"If you face your enemy and are alarmed, or if you fear the misdeeds of the oppressor, say aloud: "Allah Alone is sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of our affairs."
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"There is no doubt that sadness is a trial and a hardship, and is in some ways similar to sickness. However, it is not a stage, level, or condition that the pious should actively seek out."
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"If you have meager means, if you are deep in debt, or if you are in any kind of worldly difficulty, call out: "Allah Alone is sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of our affairs."
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"Nothing causes the soul or the face to frown more often and with more intensity than despondency. If you want to be a smiling person, wage war with despondency and hopelessness."
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"Contemplate the many favors and gifts that Allah has bestowed upon you and be thankful to Him for them. Remind yourself of Allah's many blessings, for He, the Almighty, said: "And if you would count the graces of Allah, never could you be able to count them."
(Qur'an 16: 18)
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"This generation, which is consumed by psychological sicknesses, must return to the Masjid, going there to perform prostration and to seek Allah's pleasure. If we do not do this, tears will burn our eyes and grief will destroy our nerves."
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"Oh Allaah! We seek refuge in You from fearing anything except You, from depending upon anyone except upon You, from putting our full trust in any one except in You, and from invoking anyone other than You. You are the Supreme Patron and an excellent Protector."
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"To Allaah ascend all good words, the sincere supplication, the tears of the innocent, and the invocations of the afflicted."
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"...truly, the believer feels grief due to his sins and the evildoer is ever playful and frivolous, light and joyful. So if the hearts of the faithful grieve, then it is only due to opportunities lost in terms of righteous deeds or because of sins committed."
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"If you are persistent and sincere in your supplication (to Allaah), you will achieve freedom from worry and anxiety. All ropes are cut loose save His, and all doors are shut save His. He is near; He hears all and answers those who supplicate to Him."
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"Do not be sad: Allah has created for you the earth and what is in it. He has caused gardens of beauty to grow, filling them with many kinds of plants and flowers in pairs, both male and female. And He has made tall palm trees, shining stars, forests, rivers and streams — yet you are sad!"
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"If you are beset with fear and anxieties, stand up right now and pray: your soul will find comfort and solace."
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"Do not be sad. You are a Muslim who believes in Allah, His Messengers, His angels, the Hereafter, and Preordainment — both the good and the bad of it. While you are blessed with this faith, which is the greatest of blessings, others disbelieve in Allah, discredit the Messengers, differ among themselves concerning the Book, deny the Hereafter, and deviate in their understanding of Divine Preordainment."
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"So seek forgiveness from Allah more often and you will reap the benefits of doing so: peace of mind, lawful provisions, righteous offspring, and plentiful rain."
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"Do not be sad: you drink water that is pure, you breathe fresh air, you walk upon your two feet in health, and you sleep the evenings in peace."
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"Do not be sad. If you are poor, then someone else is immersed in debt. If you do not own your own means of transportation, then someone else has been deprived of his legs. If you have reason to complain concerning the pains of sickness, then someone else has been bedridden for years. And if you have lost a child, then someone else has lost many children, for instance, in a single car accident."
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"When you find yourself to be idle, prepare for depression and despair, because idleness allows your mind to wander in the past, the present, and the future, with all of their difficulties. Therefore, my sincere advice to you is to perform fruitful acts instead of being idle, for idleness is a slow and veiled form of suicide."
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"It is incumbent upon you and I to take time out to be preoccupied with more than just us, and to sometimes distance ourselves from our own problems in order to forget our wounds and hurts. By doing this we gain two things: we make ourselves happy, and we bring joy to others."
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"How can one find peace, while constantly recollecting that which has already occurred? One plays a past event back in his mind, feels its pain, and yet benefits nothing from the process."
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"Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal was severely tortured and flogged, and yet he emerged triumphant from that ordeal, becoming the Imam of the Sunnah. Imam Ibn Taymiyyah was put into prison; he later came out an even more accomplished scholar than he was before. Imam As-Sarakhsi was held as a prisoner, kept at the bottom of an unused well; he managed therein to produce twenty volumes on Islamic jurisprudence. Ibn Atheer became crippled, after which he wrote Jam'u al-Usool and An-Nihayah, two of the most famous books in the Science of Hadith. Imam Ibn al-Jawzi was banished from Baghdad. Then, through his travels, he became proficient in the seven recitations of the Qur'an. Maalik ibn ar-Rayb was on his deathbed when he recited his most famous and beautiful poem, which is appreciated until this day. When Abi Dhu'aib al-Hadhali's children died before him, he eulogized them with a poem that the world listened to and admired."
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"Do not be sad: even the diagnosis of a doctor and his medicine cannot make you happy if you have allowed sadness to dwell in your heart, letting it permeate your emotions and your existence."
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"Surrender yourself: believe in preordainment, before pangs of anger and regret overwhelm you. If you have done all that was in your power, and afterwards what you had been striving against still takes place, have firm faith that it was meant to be. Do not say, 'Had I done such-and-such, such-and-such would have happened'; rather say, 'This is the decree of Allah, and what He wishes, He does.'"
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"If you desire relaxation, vitality, and continued productivity, then bring diversity into your work, your reading, and your daily life."

"Distribute your time between worship and enjoying what is lawful, from visiting friends, entertaining guests, playing sports, or going on excursions: you will find yourself to be a lively and bright person, because the soul delights in variety and things that are new."
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"An act of charity is like perfume — it benefits the user, the seller, and the buyer."
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"The most wise of people are those that work for the Hereafter, because it is better and everlasting."
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"Find consolation with those that are worse off than you; know that this life is like a prison for the believer, an abode of grief and sadness."
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"...do not feel excessive sorrow over some misfortune, because the One Who decreed it has with Him Paradise: recompense and a great reward."
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"After having read biographies of some successful people from the past, I became amazed at the amount of patience they displayed, at their ability to bear heavy burdens only to emerge as stronger human beings. Hardship fell upon their heads like the lashing of freezing rain and yet they were as firm as mountains. And then, after a short time had passed, they were rewarded for their patience with success."
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"Islam does not condone a rigid, frowning expression, nor does it condone a constant playful giddiness; rather what it does promote is seriousness when it is called for, and a reasonable level of light-heartedness when it is called for."
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"Do not be sad: you have the ability to supplicate to Allah and thus excel at humbling yourself at the doorstep of the King of kings. You have the blessed last third of the night to invoke Allah and to rub your head upon the ground in prostration."
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"Our tragedy is that we are incapable of dealing with the present: neglecting our beautiful castles, we wail over dilapidated buildings. If every man and every jinn were to try jointly to bring back the past, they would most certainly fail. Everything on earth marches forward, preparing for a new season — and so should you."
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"Do not be sad, because the true span of life is measured by the number of days in which you are content. Do not then spend your days in grief, do not waste your nights in sorrow, and do not be extravagant in squandering your time; for truly, Allah loves not those who are extravagant and wasteful."
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"Do not be sad, for your Lord says:

"Have We not opened your breast for you [O' Muhammad - Sallallaahu 'Alayhi Wasallam]?" (Qur'an 94: 1)

"And put your trust in the Ever-Living One Who dies not ..."
(Qur'an 25: 58)

"And endure you patiently [O' Muhammad - Sallallaahu 'Alayhi Wasallam], your patience is not but from Allah. And grieve not over them [polytheists and pagans, etc], and be not distressed because of what they plot. Truly, Allah is with those who fear Him [keep their duty unto Him] and those who are good-doers."
(Qur'an 16: 127-128)

"Allah being with them in this verse refers to a special blessing for His obedient worshippers, in terms of protection, care, support, and guardianship. This is in proportion to the level of their faith, actions, and efforts."

"So do not become weak [against your enemy], nor be sad, and you will be superior [in victory] if you are indeed [true] believers."
(Qur'an 3: 139)
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

" 'Today is my only day' is one of the most important statements in the dictionary of happiness, for those who desire to live life in its fullest splendor and brilliance."
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"Those who are principled and are upon the true path are not shaken by hardship; instead, hardship helps to strengthen their resolve and faith. But the reverse is true for the weak-hearted: when they face adversity or trouble, it is only their level of fear that increases. At a time of calamity, there is nothing more beneficial to you than having a brave heart. The one who has such a heart is self possessed — he has firm faith and cool nerves. On the otherhand, during the course of any given day, the coward slaughters himself many times with apprehensions and presentiments of impending doom. Therefore, if you desire for yourself a stable life, face all situations with bravery and perseverance."
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"If you are living through affliction and pain, remember Allah, call out His Name, and ask Him for help. Place your forehead on the ground and mention His praises, so that you can obtain true freedom. Raise your hands in supplication, and ask of Him constantly. Cling to His door, have good thoughts about Him, and wait for His Help — you will then find true happiness and success."
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"...if you believe that your calling in life is to achieve extraordinary feats, you will feel in you a determination that can destroy all kinds of barriers."
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"Lend your attention to each matter in proportion to its importance. In any given situation do not exaggerate mountains from molehills; rather, keep in mind your objectivity and fairness. Do not follow false suspicion or the deceitful illusion of the mirage, but be balanced."
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"One hardship cannot overcome two reliefs. The Prophet (Blessings and Peace of Allah be upon him) said in an authentic hadith: "And know that victory comes with patience and that relief comes with hardship." "
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"This life is frivolous and does not warrant anything from you except that you turn away from it. This life is filled with calamities, aches, and wounds. If that is the description of this life, then how can one be unduly affected by its minor calamities, and how can one grieve over such material things as have passed him by? The best moments of life are tainted, its future promises are mere mirages, the successful ones in it are envied, the one who is blessed is constantly threatened, and lovers are struck down by some unexpected misfortune."
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"...Would you sell your ability to hear and see for the weight of Mount Uhud in gold, or your ability to speak for huge castles? You have been given abundant favors, yet you feign ignorance. Notwithstanding warm bread, cool water, easy sleep, and good health, you remain despondent and depressed. You think about what you do not have and are ungrateful for what you have been given. You are troubled by a loss in wealth, yet you have the key to happiness and many blessings. Contemplate and be thankful."
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"...live with heart, body, and soul for today only, without dwelling upon the past and without being anxious about the future."
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"...the good kind of grief is that which stems from missing out an opportunity to do a good deed or from performing a sin. When one feels sad because he was negligent in fulfilling the rights of Allah, he shows a characteristic of a person who is on the right path."
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"...your value is in your abilities, good deeds, manners, and contributions to society. Do not feel grief, then, over that which has passed you by in life in terms of good looks, wealth, or family; and be content with what Allah has allotted for you."
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"ls not the morning near?"
(Qur'an 11: 81)

"The morning of the afflicted is looming, so watch for it. An Arab proverb says, "If the rope becomes too tight, it will snap."

"In other words, if a situation reaches the level of crisis, then expect a light and an opening to appear."

"Allah says: "And whosoever fears Allah and keeps his duty to Him, He will remit his sins from him, and will enlarge his reward."
(Qur'an 65: 5)

"And whosoever fears Allah and keeps his duty to Him, He will make his matter easy for him."
(Qur'an 65: 4) "
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"Allah, the Almighty, created His slaves so that they may worship and remember Him, and He provided sustenance for them so that they may be grateful to Him. Nevertheless, many have worshipped other than Him and the masses are thankful not to Him, but to others, because the characteristic of ingratitude is widespread among human beings. So do not be dismayed when you find that others forget your favors or disregard your kind acts. Some people might even despise you and make you an enemy for no other reason than that you have shown them kindness."
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"...humble yourself before Him (Allaah) and ask of Him sincerely. Repeat His beautiful blessed Name, and mention Him as being alone worthy of worship. Mention His praises, supplicate to Him, and ask forgiveness from Him: you will then find — by the will of Allah — happiness, peace, and illumination."
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"Do not be sad, because if you are, you disturb your soul and heart, and you prevent yourself from sleeping."
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"...indoctrinate your mind with hopes of prosperity in the future."
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"...the message I wish to convey to you is that you should, as much as is possible, reduce the amount and intensity of your grief. As for being completely free from grief, this is for the inhabitants of Paradise in the Hereafter. This is why the dwellers of Paradise will say:

"All the praises and thanks be to Allah, Who has removed from us [all] grief."
(Qur'an 35: 34)"

"What we should do is defend ourselves from all feelings that may spoil our lives, in a war that we must wage with all the strength that we have been endowed with."
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"Do not worry about your wealth that is stored in vaults. Unless you have faith in Allah, your high castles and your green gardens will only bring you worry, grief, and hopelessness."
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"Don't be sad: live today as if it is the last day of your life. With this frame of mind and outlook towards life, you have no reason to allow sadness or anger to steal the little time you have."
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"...when you frown upon meeting others, you are displaying a sign of enmity, an act that is so detrimental to brotherhood that only Allah knows the full extent of its evil effects."
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"ls not He (Allah) Who responds to the distressed one, when he calls Him..."
(Qur'an 27: 62)

"He saves the one who is drowning, gives victory to the oppressed, guides the misguided, cures the sick, and provides relief to the afflicted."
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"The heart benefits nothing through grief. The most beloved thing to the Devil is to make the worshipper sad in order to prevent him from continuing on his path."
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"If you find yourself to be in difficulty or distress, show kindness to others, and you will be the first to find solace and comfort..."
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"The student who lives the life of comfort and repose and who is not stung by hardships, or who has never been afflicted with calamity will be an unproductive, lazy, and lethargic person. Indeed, the poet who knows no pain and who has never tasted bitter disappointment will invariably produce heaps upon heaps of cheap words. This is because his words pour forth from his tongue and not from his feelings or emotion,..."
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"The Muslim must repel sadness and fight it in any way that is permissible in our Religion."
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"Do not be sad: Seek forgiveness from Allah often..."
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"When all plans end in failure, all hope is lost, and the path becomes constricted, call out, 'Oh Allaah!'"
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"...do not be in despair: it is impossible for things to remain the same. The days and years rotate, the future is unseen, and every day Allah has matters to bring forth. You know it not, but it may be that Allah will afterwards bring some new thing to pass. And verily, with hardship there is relief."
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"Do not live in the nightmares of former times or under the shade of what you have missed. Save yourself from the ghostly apparition of the past. Do you think that you can return the sun to its place of rising, the baby to its mother's womb, milk to the udder, or tears to the eye? By constantly dwelling on the past and its happenings, you place yourself in a very frightful and tragic state of mind."
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"...we should not have lofty or long-term hopes for this world. Expect death and do your best in doing good deeds. Do not let your concerns and ambitions surpass the limit of that day in which you live, a code that will allow you to concentrate and spend all of your energies on being productive each day. Use time efficiently and concentrate all of your efforts on achieving something today, by improving your manners, taking care of your health, and improving your relations with others."
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"Remembrance of Allah is His paradise on earth, and whoever does not enter it will not enter the Paradise of the Hereafter."
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"...there is nothing more deadly than a feeling of inferiority, a feeling that makes its holder lose all faith in his adequacy. So when he embarks upon a project, he is immediately doubtful of its completion or success and he acts accordingly by gratifying these doubts."
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"...the most foolish of mankind are those that see this world as their eternal abode — in it reside all of their hopes. You will find such people to be the most grief-stricken of all when faced with calamity. They will be the most affected by worldly loss simply because they see nothing beyond the insignificant lives that they lead."
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"The pens have been raised and the pages have dried."

The Prophet (Blessings and Peace of Allah be upon him) also said:

"And know that what has befallen you was not going to miss you, and that which missed you was not meant to befall you."

"In another authentic hadith, the Prophet (Blessings and Peace of Allah be upon him) said:

"Strive for that which will benefit you, seek help from Allah, do not be weak, and do not say: If I had done such and such, the situation would be such and such. But say: Allah has decreed and what He wishes, He does."

"And in another authentic hadith, the Prophet (Blessings and Peace of Allah be upon him) said: "Every matter that Allah decrees for His slave is better for him." "
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"The heart should be filled with tenderness, virtue, benevolence, and a genuine love for spreading goodness to all those that are connected to it."
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"You will always have to face criticism, which in its onslaught is like an interminable war: it shows no sign of ending. As long as you shine, give, produce, and have an effect upon others, then disapproval and condemnation will be your lot in life. Until you escape from people by finding a tunnel in the ground or a ladder leading to the sky, they will not desist from censuring you, from finding fault in your character. For that reason, as long as you are from the denizens of earth, expect to be hurt, to be insulted, and to be criticized...If you desire to be accepted by all and loved by all, you desire the unattainable."
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"Accept life as it is and adapt accordingly to all circumstances. You will not find in this world such things as the flawless companion or the perfect situation, because flawlessness and perfection are qualities that are foreign to this life."
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"In the history of the world there are those that have produced their greatest works due to the pain and the suffering that they experienced."
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"...happiness is acquired by assuming it. It is acquired by constantly smiling, by hunting for the reasons that make one happy, and even by forcing it onto one's own self, however awkward that may seem. One does all of these things until happiness becomes second nature."
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"The truth of the matter is that you cannot remove from yourself all remnants of grief and the reason for this is that life was created as a test:

"Verily, We have created man in toil." (Qur'an 90: 4)

"That He might try you, which of you is the best in deeds." (Qur'an 11: 7)"
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"...be patient and know that your patience is only through Allah. Have the patience of one who is confident of forthcoming ease, of one who knows that there will be a good ending, and of one who seeks reward from his Lord, hoping, that by facing difficulties, he will find expiation for his sins. Have patience, no matter what the difficulty and no matter how dark the road ahead seems. For truly, with patience comes victory, and with difficulty relief follows close behind."
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"Being preoccupied with the past and dragging past woes into the present — these are the signs of an unstable and unsound mind."
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"If you are truthful with yourself and have a firm, solid resolve, you will undoubtedly convince yourself of the following: Today is my last day to live. When you achieve this attitude, you will profit from every moment of your day, by developing your personality, expanding your abilities, and purifying your deeds."
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"A basic principle of achieving happiness is having an ability to endure and to cope with any situation."
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"You will never completely feel at ease until you firmly believe that Allah has already pre-ordained all matters. The pen has dried and with it has been written everything that will happen to you. Therefore do not feel remorse over that which is not in your hands. Do not think that you could have prevented the fence from falling, the water from flowing, the wind from blowing, or the glass from breaking. You could not have prevented these things, whether you wanted to or not. All that has been preordained shall come to pass."
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"...do not become excessively anxious when you think of pain, and do not fear suffering. It might well be that through pain and suffering you will become stronger."
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"...give to each situation according to its size, weight, measure, and importance. And stay away from immoderation or from exceeding the proper bounds. Take from the example of the Prophet's Companions, whose sole concern was to give their pledge of allegiance under the tree and thus obtain the pleasure of Allah."
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"...your sadness will not change your reality in the least. Do not be sad, because, with your sadness, you desire for time's suspension: for the sun to stop in its place, for the hands of the clock to stand still, for the steps of your feet to move backwards, and for the river to flow back to its source."
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"Destroy boredom by working."
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"...you must identify your goal, and let it be high and difficult to achieve. And never feel despondency as long as everyday you are taking a new step in its direction."
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"...it is most advisable for you and I to invoke Him (Allah) during times of both hardship and ease, to seek shelter with Him in difficult times, and to plead at His doorstep with tears of repentance; then will His help and relief quickly arrive."
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"It is necessary for us to make amends: to take what is easy and leave what is difficult; and very frequently, to overlook the faults and mistakes of others."
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"...Even when you smile upon meeting others, you are giving charity. The Prophet (Blessings and Peace of Allah be upon him) said: "Do not dismiss certain acts of kindness by deeming them to be insignificant, even if (such an act) is to meet your brother with a smiling face (for that is a deed which might weigh heavily in your scale of deeds)."
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"..., if you are afflicted with a misfortune, look on the bright side...a circumstance of pure evil does not exist, and in all situations one can find goodness and profit and reward from Allaah."
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Companions Of The Ditch – In the first of these two lectures Imam Anwar extracts benefits from the famous story in the Qur’an about the struggle between a boy of faith and a disbelieving king. Imam Anwar explains the significance of the story in the constant conflict between truth and falsehood and the sacrifices required […]

25 Promises from Allah to the Believers (2 CDs)

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This lively two CD Lecture presents many lessons and benefits for the Muslim Ummah in their time of need. This lecture will instill trust, reliance and hope in Allah, whilst strengthening a Muslim’s conviction knowing that Allah never fails in His promises.

Life of Muhammad – Makkan Period (16 CDs)

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THE LIFE OF MUHAMMAD (S) introduces the Makkan period of the life of the Prophet Muhammad (S) the final Messenger of Allah and the greatest human being to walk on the face of the earth. In these talks, Imam Anwar eloquently presents the Makkan, period of the Prophet’s life in a detailed manner, deriving valuable […]

"Do not be sad, for even doctors, wise men, scholars, and poets are weak and unable to defy or change that which has been decreed."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Do not be sad, because sadness causes you to regret the past, to have misgivings concerning the future, and to make you waste away your present."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Life is bread, water, and shade; so do not be perturbed by a lack of any other material thing. "And in the heaven is your provision, and that which you are promised." (Quran 51: 22)"
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"By being unconcerned over trifles, you display a virtue that will bring you happiness, for the one who is lofty in his aims is engrossed only with concern for the Hereafter."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Life is too short to make it even shorter through disputes."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Do not be sad, because sadness causes you to regret the past, to have misgivings concerning the future, and to make you waste away your present."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"...the pains of sickness are soon forgotten after the return of health. It is only upon you to forbear for a short time and to be patient for a few moments."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

“Verily, with the hardship, there is relief. Verily, with the hardship, there is another relief.”
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Do not be shaken by criticism; instead, be firm. And know that, in proportion to your worth, the level of people's criticism rises."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Most evil that is supposed to happen never occurs."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"O' man: man who is bored of life, who finds it difficult to pass the days, and who has tasted the bitter vicissitudes of life, remember that ease follows difficulty, that Allaah's promise is true, and that, if you are true and sincere, victory is near."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Life, health, the faculties of hearing and seeing, two hands and two legs, water, air, food - these are some of the more visible blessings in this world, while the greatest of all blessings is that of Islam and correct guidance. What would you say to someone who offered you large sums of money in return for your eyes, your ears,your legs, your hands, or your heart? How great is your wealth in reality? By not being thankful, you do not render justice to Allah's countless favors."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Higher goals are not achieved through dreaming or fantasizing; they can only be reached through dedication and commitment."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Train yourself to be ready and prepared for the worst eventuality."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Do not be sad, because by being sad, you are complaining against the divine decree and showing vexation at what is written for you."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) said, "We have found that the best life is that which is accompanied by patience.""
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Do not feel deprived as long as you have a loaf of bread, a glass of water and clothes on your back."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Jealousy is not something new. If you hear the beating of resentful words in your ears, do not worry, jealousy is not something new."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Do not be sad, for sickness is a transient state of being; the sin can be forgiven; the debt will be repaid; the captive will be released; the beloved one who is abroad will return; the sinner will repent; and the poor will be increased in their wealth."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Do not be sad, because it causes the heart to contract, the face to frown, the spirit to weaken, and hope to vanish."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Do not be sad, because grief cannot return to you the one that is lost or is gone away. It cannot resurrect the dead, it cannot change fate, or bring any benefit whatsoever."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Be concerned about this only: about meeting Allah, about standing in front of Him, and about the Hereafter."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"If you do not associate partners with Allah, if you believe in the true religion, and if you love Allah and His Messenger (Blessings and Peace of Allah be upon him), do not feel sad. If you feel regret for your bad deeds and you rejoice when you do a worthy act, do not feel sad. You have much good with you that you do not perceive."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Devote yourself to the gathering of virtues, and work,
And turn your back on someone who cools his jealousy by giving you censure,
Know that your life span is the season of good deeds,
In it, they may be accepted, and after is death, when all jealousy ceases."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Do not be sad, for sadness will weaken your determination and the quality of your worship. One of the offshoots of depression is that it often causes one to be pessimistic, to find blame in everyone, including — and we seek refuge in Allah — Allah Himself."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Do not respond to an injurious statement that is made about you. Forbearance buries faults, tolerance is superior, silence conquers the enemy, and forgiveness is honor for which you shall be rewarded. If defamatory remarks are printed about you, know that half of those that read such things quickly forget them while the other half are uninterested in the first place. So do not create further noise and fuss by refuting what has been said."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"For the people of the Sunnah, there are three things that they resort to when faced with calamity: patience, supplication, and waiting with expectation for a good outcome."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"The Prophet (Blessings and Peace of Allah be upon him) said:

"And know that victory comes with patience, and with hardship there is a way out, and with difficulty comes ease."

"In another Hadith, the Prophet (Blessings and Peace of Allah be upon him) related that Allah said:

"I am with my slave's thoughts about Me, so let him think of Me as he chooses.""

"One of the best means of controlling such thoughts is to work at something that is at once interesting and useful."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"...most apprehensions and fears of impending difficulty fail to take shape in reality. Conjectures of the mind are far greater in number and in scope than the things that actually happen in life."

"An Arab poet said: "I said to my heart when it was attacked by a fit of anxiety: Be happy, because most fears are false."

"This implies that if you hear of an impending calamity, or hear of oncoming disaster, don't be overly alarmed, especially since the majority of predictions about impending harm are false."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Do not grieve over the person who forgets or denies the favors you once gave to him, for your desire should be solely for the reward of Allah. Perform righteous deeds purely and sincerely for the pleasure of Allah, and do not expect either congratulation or gratitude from any person. Do not take it to heart if you confer a favor upon someone and he then turns out to be ungrateful, showing no sign of appreciation for what you have done. Seek your reward from Allah."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"If you know that your trial is not in your religion, but is in worldly matters, then be content."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"The whole world and whatever is in it has no value, weight, or meaning if it is devoid of faith."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Everyone is searching for happiness, but few are those who are guided to the path that truly leads to happiness. Whoever does not make the pleasure of Allaah to be his main concern in life will end up losing in the end."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"One poet said: "Water, bread, and shade, These form a most worthy bliss, I have denied the favors of my Lord, If I said that I had too little."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Do not be sad, for sadness, grief, and anxiety are the roots of mental problems, the sources of stress. Do not be sad, for you have with you the Qur'an, supplication, remembrance, and prayer. You can lighten the load of your anxiety by giving others, doing well, and being productive."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Contemplate these Prophetic sayings:

"If Allaah loves a people, He tests them. Whoever is pleased, for him there is pleasure, and whoever is angry, upon him there is wrath." [Hadeeth]

"The most harshly tested people are the Prophets, followed in succession by those who are best after them. A man is tested according to his religion. If his religion is strong with him, his test will be more intense. If his religion is weak with him, he will be tested according to the level of his religion. (Allaah's) slave will continually be tested until he is left to walk on the earth without a mistake (to have to account for)." [Hadeeth]

"Wonderful is the situation of the believer. All of his affairs are good (for him)! And this is only for the believer. If good befalls him, he is thankful, and that is good for him. If harm afflicts him, he is patient, and that is good for him." [Hadeeth]

"And know that if the entire Nation were to gather upon benefiting you with something, they would only benefit you with something that Allaah has (already) written for you. And if they were to gather upon harming you with something, they would only harm you with something that Allaah has (already) written for you." [Hadeeth]

"The righteous ones are tested: first, the best of them, then the next, and so on." [Hadeeth]

"The believer is like a tiny branch; the wind blows it to the right and to the left." [Hadeeth]"
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Since Allah knows your deeds, knows of the good you do and the help you give to others, remain carefree and untroubled about what people think."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Do not be sad, for Allaah defends you and the angels ask forgiveness for you; the believers share with you their supplications in every prayer; the Prophet (Blessings and Peace be upon him) will intercede for the believers; the Qur'an is replete with good promises; and above all is the Mercy of He Who is the Most Merciful."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Hardship strengthens your heart, atones for your sins, and helps to suppress an inclination towards pride and haughtiness."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Do not be sad, because by being sad, you are complaining against the divine decree and showing vexation at what is written for you."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

“Is it not He (Allaah) Who listens to the (soul) distressed when it calls on Him, and Who relieves its sufferings, and makes you inheritors of the earth? Can there be another god beside Allaah? Little it is that you (take) heed.”
(Quran 27:62)
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"There is not a single worry or concern which its significance is not diminished when it is compared to the concerns of the Hereafter."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Don't Be Sad. Those who are ignorant have uttered curses at Allaah, the Exalted, the Creator of all that exists, so what treatment should we, who are full of faults, expect from people?"
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Do not be sad, because it causes the heart to contract, the face to frown, the spirit to weaken, and hope to vanish."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Do not be sad, because sadness is often from the devil and is a kind of hopelessness."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Do not expect gratitude from anyone."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Do not be sad, because your sadness pleases your enemy, angers your friend, and makes the jealous rejoice."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Do not be sad, and do not surrender to sadness by taking the easy path of idleness and inactivity, but pray, glorify your Lord, read, write, work, visit relatives and friends, and reflect."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"When you were afflicted, others extended brotherly compassion to you, and you became the fortunate recipient of the supplications of the righteous. At such times, you willfully and humbly surrendered yourself to Allah's will and resigned yourself to His decree."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Do not be sad, because your sadness pleases your enemy, angers your friend, and makes the jealous rejoice."
[REF: Laa Tahzaan, Don't Be Sad]

"Don't Be Sad, Call Out, Oh Allaah!"

"Contemplate and Be Thankful."

"Don't Be Sad. The Past Is Gone Forever."

"Today Is All That You Have."

"Don't Be Sad, Leave the Future Alone Until It Comes."

"Do Not Expect Gratitude from Anyone."

"Doing Good to Others Gives Comfort to the Heart."

"Repel Boredom with Work."

"Do Not Be a Mimicker."

"Preordainment."

"Convert a lemon into a sweet drink."

"Enough for you is your home."

"Your recompense is with Allaah."

"Faith is life itself."

"Extract the honey but do not break the hive."

"“Verily, in the remembrance of Allaah do hearts find rest.”"

"Accept life as it is."

"Find consolation by remembering the afflicted."

"The Prayer, the Prayer."

"“Allaah Alone is sufficient for us, and He is the best Disposer of affairs for us.”"

"Patience is most fitting."

"Do not carry the weight of the globe on your shoulders."

"Do not be crushed by what is insignificant."

"“Be content with that which Allaah has given you, and you will be the richest of people.”"

"“Thus We have made you a just nation.”"

"Being sad (on what is not weakness/sin in the Deen) is not encouraged in our religion."

"Take a moment to reflect."

"Repel boredom from your life."

"Cast off anxiety."

"Do not be sad — Everything will occur according to preordainment."

"Do not be sad — Wait patiently for a happy outcome."

"Do not be sad. Seek forgiveness from Allaah often, for your Lord is Oft-Forgiving."

"Do not be sad — Always remember Allaah."

"Do not be sad — Never lose hope of Allaah's Mercy."

"“Certainly no one despairs of Allah’s Mercy, except the people who disbelieve.”"

"Grieve not over unworthy things."

"Do not be sad — Repel anxiety."

"Grieve not when others blame and disparage you."

"Grieve not over being poor."

"Do not feel sad over fears for what may happen."

"Grieve not over criticism from the jealous and the weak minded."

"Do not be sad — Do good to others."

"Do not be sad from the want of ample provision."

"Appreciate that compared to others, your trial is light."

"Do not mimic the personality of others."

"If applied with a correct understanding, isolation can be most beneficial."

"Do not be shaken by hardships."

"Pause to think about hardships."

"Your best companion is a book."

"Do not grieve, there is another life to come."

"Do not feel overly stressed when work piles up."

"Do not despair when you face a difficult situation."

"Depression weakens the body and the soul."

"Depression, a cause of ulcers."

"Bear your hardships with serenity."

"Hold a good opinion of your Lord."

"Embrace constructive criticism."

"Most rumors are baseless."

"Gentleness averts confrontations."

"Yesterday will never return."

"This life does not deserve our grief."

"As long as you have faith in Allaah, don’t be sad."

"Do not be sad, because sadness is often from the devil and is a kind of hopelessness."

"As long as you have faith in Allaah, don't be sad."

"Do not grieve over trivialities for the entire world is trivial."

"This is how the world is."

"Strive to help others."

"Blessings in disguise."

"You are created unique."

"Much that in appearance is harmful is in fact a blessing."

"Faith is the greatest remedy!"

"Do not lose hope."

"Don't be sad. Life is shorter than you think."

"As long as you have life's basic necessities, Don't be sad."

"Contentment repels sadness."

"If you lose a limb, you still have others to compensate for it."

"The days rotate in bringing good and bad."

"Travel throughout Allaah's wide earth if possible."

"Do not let calamity shake you."

"Do not grieve — This world is not worth your grief."

"Don't be sad: Remember that you believe in Allaah."

"Despair not — Handicaps do not prevent success."

"If you embrace Islam, there is no reason for you to be sad."

"You will not die before your appointed time."

"Strive for your sustenance, but don't be covetous."

"Don't be sad — Learn to deal with your reality."

"Don't be sad — Sooner or later everything in this world perishes."

"Depression leads to misery."

"Depression may lead to suicide."

"Asking Allaah for forgiveness opens locked doors."

"People should depend on you (in most cases), and not you on them (in all cases)."

"Prudence. No one spends prudently except that he is saved from having to depend on others."

"Do not cling to other than Allaah."

"The sweet taste of freedom."

"Do not pay attention to the tell-tale."

"The curses of the foolish are of no consequence to you."

"Appreciate the beauty of the universe."

"Avarice is of no avail."

"Bearing hardship atones for sins."

"And come to the prayer."

"Charity brings peace to the giver."

"Don't be angry."

"Supplications of the morning."

"The Qur'an: The Blessed Book."

"Don't aspire to fame, or else you will be taxed with stress and worries."

"Bear trials patiently."

"Mixing with people whose company is heavy and dull ruins a person's peace."

"The positive effects of having true Monotheistic faith in Allaah."

"Take care of your outside as well as of your inside."

"Seek refuge with Allaah."

"I place my complete trust in Him (Allaah)."

"A handicap in one area can be compensated for by excellence in another."

"Faith in Allaah is the way to salvation."

"An iron will."

"Whatever is written for you will unerringly come to you."

"Work hard for the fruitful end."

"Your life is replete with priceless moments."

"Performing noble deeds is the way to happiness."

"Read more, but with understanding and contemplation."

"Take account of yourself."

"Plan your affairs and take proper precautions."

"Travel to different lands if possible."

"Perform the late-night voluntary prayers."

"Your reward is Paradise."

"The sharee'ah is made easy for you."

"Beware of ardent love."

"Seek out sustenance but don't be covetous."

"Fear not! Surely, you will have the upper hand."

"In order to find peace, turn to your Lord."

"Being remembered after death is a second life."

"A Lord Who wrongs not. You should feel reassured in that you have a Lord Who is just."

"Write your own history."

"Listen attentively to the words of Allaah."

"Prepare for bad times by being thankful when all is well."

"To Him do the good words ascend."

"Take advantage of health and free time."

"The importance of having a good friend."

"In Islam, security is a must."

"Performing virtuous deeds is the crown on the head of a happy life."

"Everlastingness and Paradise are there, and not here!"

"Don't grieve if you are poor, for your true value is not determined by your bank balance."

"Overlooking the faults of one's brothers."

"Don't be sad, and study Allaah's signs in the creation."

"Don't grieve, for change must take place."

"Do not give pleasure to your enemy by displaying grief."

"Optimism versus skepticism."

"Oh son of Adam, do not despair."

"Blessings in disguise."

"Do not challenge your Lord."

"Resentment yields no return."

"Safety is in contentment."

"Dissatisfaction is the door to doubt."

"Satisfaction is richness and safety."

"The fruit of discontentment is disbelief."

"Dissatisfaction is a trap of the devil."

"Allaah protects those who believe."

"Being blessed with honor is also a test."

"Determination can overcome insurmountable barriers."

"Reading in order to learn wisdom."

"Take your precautions."

"Verify the facts yourself."

"Resolve to do something (lawful) and then do it."

"The life of this world."

"Remember that you are dealing with the Most Merciful."

"Optimism."

"Life is toil."

"Treading the middle path saves one from destruction."

"One is judged by one's dominant characteristics."

"It is not enough to be merely intelligent."

"If one has inner beauty, he will discern beauty in the universe."

"You are above jealousy."

"Knowledge is the key to serenity and ease."

"Whether you have a little or a lot, learn to be thankful."

"Be free from worry and fear."

"Deeds of charity."

"Recreation and relaxation."

"Contemplate the universe."

"Follow a studied plan."

"Do not be disorderly in your affairs."

"Your value is determined by your faith and character."

"Be gentle with womenfolk."

"A smile every morning."

"An obsession for revenge is poison."

"Do not melt into someone else's personality."

"Waiting for relief from Allaah."

"Pursue work that you enjoy."

"Guidance: A natural consequence of belief."

"The middle course."

"Avoiding extremes."

"Who are the righteous ones?"

"Allaah is Most Kind to His slaves."

"“And He (Allaah) will provide him from sources he never could imagine.”"

"“When you ask, ask Allaah.”"

"Divine pre-ordainment."

"Death."

"Allaah Alone is All-Powerful."

"Unexpected relief."

"Allaah is All-Sufficient as a Disposer of affairs."

"Be pleased with Allaah."

"Contentment even after being ruined."

"Be resolute in making a decision."

"The believer is firm and resolute."

"Perfect comfort and rest are in Paradise."

"Gentleness helps you achieve your goals."

"Anxiety does not help."

"Peace of mind is in having the basic necessities of life."

"Be prepared for the worst-case scenario."

"You are doing well if you are healthy and have enough food."

"Extinguish the fire of enmity before it spreads."

"Don't belittle another person's (lawful) efforts."

"Deal with others as you would have them deal with you."

"Avoid being artificial."

"If you really cannot do something, leave it."

"Do not be chaotic in your life."

"The Mutual rivalry for piling up of worldly things diverts you."

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