All afflictions occur with our own will; because we abandon the obedience of God and choose sinning with our own desire, we inevitably face its retribution in the form of difficulties and afflictions. ...

May we not become satisfied with ourselves. If we become pleased with ourselves, we will not be able to fulfill the rights of our Lord in His obedience and servitude. Although we are nothing, we consider ourselves as everything.  ...

Had we settled out accounts with God, our other accounts would also be settled. ...

We know the illness, but are not concerned about its treatment. We have identified the medicine too, as the Qur’an says, “And He inspired man with its virtues and vices,” but we are not concerned about its treatment. ...

We regret because of having seen scholars that are very different to us (in terms of spirituality), so much so that it feels as though there is a distance of a few hundred years between us and them. ...

Some are so modest that they are not willing to state their needs despite all their poverty and misery! Must neighbors and colleagues not look after such people? ...

If a Muslim intends to live in line with the Islamic Civilization, and invite others to the truth of Islam, or help Muslims remain steadfast in their faith so that they do not run away to lands of Kufr (disbelief and infidelity) he must know the laws of Islam and abide by all of them. ...

God Almighty says, “Whoever saves a life is as though he had saved all mankind.”[Surah al-Ma’idah (5): 32]  The meaning of ‘life’ in this verse is rescuing from deviations and misguidance in religion.   ...

Should we not be in a state of pleading with God because of all these afflictions that befall the Muslims? ...

How should we be if we see God present and a witness everywhere?!... In the presence of a being from whom separation is impossible, and who is present and a witness over us everywhere, how should we be and not commit sins?! The more this perception of presence strengthens, the more protected and saf...