It appears that the reason behind our having fallen behind is in our neglecting Mustahabbaat! Scholars of the past were committed to Mustahabbaat, such as Ziarah, Du’a, recitation of the Qur'an, offering prayers on time, and avoiding the Makruhaat, such as sleeping before sunrise. ...

May it be such that our knowledge and ma‘rifah, just like a river that is connected to the sea, remains connected to its source, even if the connection is as thin as a thread. Otherwise, even a pool full of water has no benefit, continuity, and freshness if it is not connected to the springhead.  ...

One who seeks the greater beauty is oblivious to the lower beauties. ...

Do we need picks and spades for removing the veils?! For instance, the best way is in prayers; do we need to carry tools with us in prayers in order to combat the veils?! ...

Nothing other than God can help us! Tomorrow, everything other than God shall perish. "God is better and more lasting."[ Surah Taha (20): 73]   ...

If we deviate a little from the path, the Satans among men and jinn will take over us. If one finds the path of salvation, he should be sure that this is the goal. We should make a covenant of staying in the path of God, not intending to do wrong, and staying away from the minor sins. ...

Divine Guidance and Jihad of the servants, each has a degree. Each degree of Jihad and effort of the servant brings about a degree of divine guidance. ...

One of the other responsibilities, along with all the other struggles, is to recite the Qur'an in its proper manner (i.e. in the way it is worthy to be read), such that we learn something new in every recitation. We must also benefit from each of our prayers more than before, rather than just repeat...

May it be such that certainty becomes man’s sustenance! How great it is for man to be in peace with regards to the thought of sustenance, for anxiety and worry is worse than the trouble of working. One who is afflicted with worry for his sustenance, works day and night, and is always bothered about ...

During times of difficulty, and for repelling afflictions, one must not let go off supplication and seeking intercession. ...