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“In Christian tradition, there’s the concept of “The Original Sin.” It’s believed that human beings, by nature, are bad. Socrates wrote about the body and soul. The soul, due to its origin, is good. The body, due to its origin, is bad. In the Muslim and Jewish traditions, the body and soul aren’t good or bad. It’s what you do with them that matters.

Tariq Ramadan

“Nothing heals the heart better than the speech of Allah (the Qur`ān), and reflecting upon its āyāt is the first step towards healing your heart.

Salih al-Maghamsy

“Treat your illnesses by giving sadaqah (charity).

al-Hasan al-Basri

“The whole world from its beginning until its end is not worth an hour of sadness, so what about the sadness of a whole life.

Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah

“He has so many creations, and yet He never forgets me, but I only have One Creator, and I’ve forgotten him countless times.

Abd ar-Rahman ibn Nasir as-Sa`di

“When someone hurts you or harms you, even if it is a deep wound, forgive them. Forgive them NOT for their sake, but as a sign of gratitude to Allah. Why you ask? For making you the victim and not the oppressor. There is no crime in being a victim, rather it brings you closer to Allah and rids you of sins. But as for the oppressor, they’ll have to face their Lord one day. So in reality, they are their own greatest victims.

Suhaib Webb

“If your best isn’t good enough for the people, realize that Allah knows you gave it your best.

Abdulbary Yahya

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