Deeds ...

A man asked the Prophet, "What sort of deeds or (what qualities of) Islam are good?" The Prophet replied, "To feed (the poor) and greet those whom you know and those whom you do not know."

- Hadith narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr, as related by Al-Bukhari

Children ...

Once Abu Umamah asked the Prophet about the rights of parents over their children. The Prophet replied, "They are your Paradise and they are your Hell."

- Reported by Abu Umamah

Fear Oppression ...

Fear oppression, because oppression will be intense darkness on the Day of the Resurrection.

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

The Key to Paradise ...

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

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

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

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.

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

Patience is a Virtue ...

Your pleas shall be answered, but wait patiently for the Lord to respond. Do not lose hope and begin to complain, "I beseeched the Lord, but He never responded."

-The Prophet Muhammad, as reported by Sahih al-Bukhari (Hadith)

Your Conduct ...

"The most upright among you are those who carry themselves with the finest conduct."

-The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), as reported by Abd'Allah bin Amr

Women in Islam ...

If anyone asks why Rabi'a is ranked equal with men, we reply that Muhammad, the chief of prophets, said, "God does not judge you by your outward forms. It is not outward form that matters, but inner intention." Moreover, since we derive much of our religion from Muhammad's wife Aisha, then it is right to take spiritual inspiration from a woman. When a woman is on the path of God, it is not appropriate to define her by her womanhood.

-Attar, "Rabi'a"

From "366 Readings From Islam," translated by Robert Van der Weyer

Two kinds of people ...

Allah exalted two kinds of people above others: those who spend in the cause of the Truth, and the judicious who impart their wisdom to others.

-The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), as reported by Nayeem bin Mas'ud

Charity ...

The best charity is to satisfy a hungry person.

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

Please remember this the next time you walk by someone who looks like they could use some assistance.