How important is knowledge?

The search of knowledge is an obligation laid on every Muslim.

-The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

Love the Poor ...

There is a key for everything, and the key to Paradise is to love the poor.

-The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), as reported by Ibn Umar

Suffering ...

When Allah desires the redemption of His People, He causes them to suffer in this world. But when He is averse, He leaves them to transgress until death overtakes.

-The Prophet Mohamed (pbuh), as reported by Anas bin Malik

Here, Now, and the Hereafter ...

A wise man works modestly toward the hereafter while a foolish man follows his low desires yet expects blessings from Allah.

-The Prophet Mohamed (pbuh), as reported by Shaddad bin Aus

Alms to the Poor ...

There is a key for everything, and the key to Paradise is to love the poor.

-The Prophet Mohamed (pbuh), as reported by ibn Omar

Do not forget those less fortunate than yourself this "holiday season" or during these "tough economic times" or EVER.

Attaining Eternal Bliss ...

Yet I realized that my only hope of attaining eternal bliss was by detaching myself from all worldly desires, and by honouring God in every aspect of my life. I knew that I had to leave the mansion of deception, and set out with all vigour towards the house of God. I had to turn away from wealth and position, and flee from all the worldly obligations that consumed my time.

-Ghazali, “al-Munqidh min ad-Dalal”

Bounty of Blessings ...

Blessed are the ones who rely on Allah and have surrendered themselves before His will, who are grateful in prosperity and patient in adversity.

-Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), as reported by Shu'aib bin Se'nam