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“The true wise man is he who is humble enough to learn from the wisdom of others, and then realizes that every person has some wisdom to offer.

“Learn from the mistakes of others, and avoid being one whose mistakes are used as lessons by others.

“Every time I feel that I have mastered a subject, something comes along to show me that I still remain a student in the field.

“The spiritual peace that one feels in the masjid is but one of the many blessings of visiting a House of Allah.

“Forgive others their sins if you want Him to forgive your sins.

“Remember as we wash our limbs so many times a day that it is even more important to purify our hearts as well.

“Allah does not judge you on how bad you have been in the past, but rather on how good you strive to be now.

“Start a business of worshiping Allah, and all types of profits shall come to you without the need of investing any capital.

“The most precious Divine blessings are almost always the most unappreciated: faith, health, and family.

“Do not do good deeds so that people mention you. The true believer hides his good deeds just as he hides his sins.

“Man continues to age, but two things remain ever young in him: love of wealth and love of life.

“If only we prayed to Allah at times of ease with the same humility and earnestness we show Him at times of distress!

“Constantly thinking about someone is a sign of true love—so how often do those who claim to love Allah remember Him?

“To love and to be loved is necessary for happiness. So what greater joy is there than to love and be loved by Allah Himself?

“Nothing recharges the spiritual battery of the heart as swiftly and effectively as does reciting Quran with tartil and humility.

“Every single experience of life can teach you lessons to make you a wiser person, but only if you are willing to learn from them.

“Try reversing matters: start seeing the good in others, and concentrate on the faults in you. You'll be a better person for it!

“The tongue is but a small, soft flesh. Yet is it capable of breaking the strongest bonds and destroying the most powerful of relationships.

“Strive for the Hereafter according to how long you shall remain there, and strive for this world according to how long you shall remain here.

“al-Awzai (d. 157) was asked how to achieve khushu in prayer : "Controlling the eyes, humbling the limbs, and softening the heart."