A Few Inspirational Quotes

The friend who randomly called just when we needed it most, the opportunity to help someone else when they needed us most, the desire we had that didn’t go our way but turned out to be a blessing in disguise: Subtle blessings! May Allah (God) bless us to always open our hearts to recognize, appreciate, thank Him, and more so find peace in our hearts knowing He is always watching out for us when we need Him most!

In times of hurt, anger, trial & suffering, be not as the dog that barks and whines, but as the caterpillar, who actively practices sabr, patiently persevering silently withdrawing into its cocoon while turning to its Creator to become internally strong and secure, so that it can evolve into a beautiful butterfly which flies freely and can weather any storm. May Allah (God) bless us to remember that our times of difficulty are merciful opportunities for us to practice sabr, so that we may evolve from the groundly caterpillar to the strong, secure, bright and beautiful butterfly that flies lightly and freely with nothing to weigh it down!

Salt, when added to an entrée enhances its flavor, yet the same salt, when added to a sweet dessert ruins it. May Allah (God) bless us to know ourselves that we may surround ourselves only with those who enhance us rather than ruin us.

Just as the true beauty of a caterpillar only becomes visible as it evolves into a radiant butterfly over time, may Allah (God) bless us to have patience with every single person we encounter so we may have the opportunity to discover their true radiance and beauty!

Each day the sun sets with all its joys and sorrows, good and evil, the sun rises again tomorrow for a new day, a fresh beginning. May Allah (God) bless us to start each day as a new day, leaving behind yesterday’s sorrows & evils, and blessed with today’s good & joy.

Just as it did when we were kids, the sun continues to rise and set at the same pace, so why do we rush through life now as though the days are shorter? May Allah (God) bless us to slow down, not lose sight of the big picture and cherish the blessings of each day!

10 min with Allah (God) – as we rush through our daily lives, with all the roles we play and all our responsibilities, sometimes we forget to listen, listen to Allah who speaks to us through our heart and soul. May Allah bless us to take time to converse with Him and listen to Him, in silence, daily.

The sun, in all its glory, incessantly spreads its light, without the slightest reservation, as it submits to Allah (God) with complete faith that Allah never ceases to provide it light! May we always be blessed with full faith & submission to Allah (God) & incessantly spread our light and all with which we have been blessed, without ever the slightest fear or reservation!

As each organ in our body functions at its best to serve its unique purpose, it is not until they work collectively together that our entire body functions at its potential. May Allah(God) bless us all not only to function at our best to serve our unique purpose, but also help us work together understanding that it is our differences which allow us to attain His ultimate potential.

A fruit’s seeds, planted and nourished with patience, grows into a tree whose fruit’s are enjoyed by all and whose seeds are re-planted as an ongoing charity. May Allah (God) give us the patience to plant and nourish the seeds that benefit all and are sadaqa jariya (ongoing charity).

A masterpiece is created not through a single stroke of the brush, but when every distinct brush stroke leaves an imprint and collectively come together to form a beautiful piece of art. May we appreciate each life experience and every single person who crosses our path, allowing them to imprint our hearts and collectively come together as Allah (God) creates masterpieces out of our lives. Thank you for leaving your imprint in my life!

Right now, and for the rest of the day, don’t think about the past, don’t think about future, just live in the moment and allow whatever it is that makes you happy bring a smile to your Heart, no reservations, no consequences.