bilal philips

"No assessment of life will be balanced unless it is considered in connection with the fact that our ultimate return is to our Lord."

"Maybe you slipped, or maybe you fell into a huge error and did things that you were not supposed to without realizing it. But now that you have, repent and don’t look back."

"Believers remain free from extremes of happiness that cause one to forget Allah, and extremes of sadness that cause one to lose hope and even blame Allah."

"Humility leads to strength, not to weakness. It is the highest form of self-respect to admit mistakes and make amends for them."

"No matter how much it hurts now, someday you will look back and realize your struggles changed your life for the better."

"Be careful laughing at others. For perhaps Allah might forgive their ignorance and not forgive your arrogance."

"Allah never empties your hands except to place a better thing in them. Trust His decision."

"What are the pages of your book being filled with? If it’s not good deeds, it’s time to write another story."

"Salah is the first thing you will be questioned about, so do not make it the last thing on your mind."