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When Allah granted Prophet Yoosuf (`alayhis-Salaam) physical beauty it caused him to be locked up in the prison; but when Allah granted him knowledge (when he interpreted the dream of the king) it not only took him out of prison, but elevated his rank in society, clearly showing us the virtue of knowledge and that physical beauty does not mean anything.

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Whoever prefers Allah to all others, Allah will prefer him to others.

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When Allah tests you it is never to destroy you. When He removes something in your possession it is only in order to empty your hands for an even gre…

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A person’s tongue can give you the taste of his heart.

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This wordly life is like a shadow. If you try to catch it, you will never be able to do so. If you turn your back towards it, it has no choice but to…

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Be sincere in your aim and you will find the support of Allaah surrounding you.

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There are six stages to knowledge: Firstly: Asking questions in a good manner. Secondly: Remaining quiet and listening attentively. Thirdly: Understa…

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If you knew the true value of yourself, you will never allow yourself to be humiliated by committing sins.

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If a heart becomes attached to anything other than Allah, Allah makes him dependent on what he is attached to. And he will be betrayed by it.

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Happiness is attained by three things: being patient when tested, being thankful when receiving a blessing, and being repentant upon sinning.

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