Indeed, Allah (God) commands justice, grace, as well as courtesy to close relatives. He forbids indecency, wickedness, and aggression. He instructs you so perhaps you will be mindful.

Qur’an 16:90, Translation by Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran

Evil, as an independent phenomenon whereby no dimension of good is involved, has no existence in this world. There is nothing in our existence that can be called pure evil, because every evil in this world is good from one angle or another. For instance, sickness harms the body from one angle, while from other angles tests patience, evokes resilience, and may even strengthen immunity. Most disliked things are usually this way; never void of some benefit or another for the human being.

Ibn al-Qayyim, Shifā’ al-‘Alīl fī Masā’il al-Qaḍā’i wal-Qadari wal-Ḥikmati wat-Ta‘līl (Cairo: Dar at-Turath, 1978), pp. 380-413. Referenced in Yaqeen Institute website.

Life is short. So don’t waste your energies on things & people who don’t contribute to your growth & are busy with negativity. Wake daily recharged, eager to put to good use the blessings the Almighty has sent your way. Not everyone has this opportunity. Be grateful.

Mufti Ismail Menk (Twitter)

Of the characteristics of the believer is that the default is to think the best of people, and to interpret ambiguous phrases and unclear incidents in the most positive manner.

A pure heart leads to pure thoughts of others…

Dr. Yasir Qadhi (Twitter)

People hurt each other. It happens to everyone. Intentionally, unintentionally, regretfully or not. It’s part of what we do as people. The beauty is that we have the ability to heal and forgive.

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A person who is content with what the Almighty provides for him will enjoy tranquility, satisfaction & peace of mind, as he does not long for what others have, or desire what he does not possess. If you’re content with what He has given you, you’ll be the richest person.

Mufti Menk (Twitter)

Develop Taqwa (God consciousness) while fasting. Taqwa gives clarity & meaning to things in our lives, and gives us a clear direction. Without it, we are left to ourselves & end up lost not knowing where to go.

Dr. Bilal Philips (Twitter)

Your true “worth” وِرْث is what you’ll inherit in the Hereafter, not what your heirs inherit after you.

Sohaib Saeed (Twitter)

Make sure you’re in the company of those who touch your heart and nourish your soul. There aren’t too many of such people around. So choose your company wisely.

Mufti Ismail Menk (Twitter)

Share your blessings with the less fortunate, and Allah will reward you more each time.

Dr. Bilal Philips (Twitter)