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“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”
― Mahatma Gandhi, All Men Are Brothers: Autobiographical Reflections

“112. Monotheism (al-Ikhlas ) In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful. 1.  Say, "He is God, the One. 2. God, the Absolute. 3.  He begets not, nor was He begotten. 4.  And there is nothing comparable to Him.”
― Talal Itani, Quran in English: Modern English Translation. Clear and Easy to Understand.

“Nearly two thousand years ago the Greek philosopher, Epictctus, stated that people are disturbed “not by things, but by the views we take of them.”
― David D. Burns, Feeling Good: Overcome Depression and Anxiety with Proven Techniques

“Adults experience similar intense anxiety and painful sadness when the existence of their primary relationships (and the love those relationships offer) feels threatened”
― Leslie Becker-Phelps, Insecure in Love: How Anxious Attachment Can Make You Feel Jealous, Needy, and Worried and What You Can Do About It

“The two men they saw were in fact angels, which is why it did not hurt Muhammadsa when they opened his chest. They reached into his chest to clean his heart by removing any envy and weakness, and they replaced it with compassion and mercy. One of the angels was named Gabriel.”
― Humera Malik, The Story of the Holy Prophet Muhammad: Ramadan Classics: 30 Stories for 30 Nights

“Prophet Muhammadsa was greatly pleased that God had confirmed the call to prayer through another dear companion. And here are those words: Allaahu Akbar Ash-hadu allaa ilaaha illallaah Ash-hadu anna Muhammadar-Rasoolullaah Hayya ‘alas-Salaah Hayya ‘alal-Falaah Allaahu Akbar Laa Ilaaha illallaah Allah is the Greatest! I bear witness that there is no god besides Allah! I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah! Come to prayer! Come to prosperity! Allah is the Greatest! There is no god besides Allah!”
― Humera Malik, The Story of the Holy Prophet Muhammad: Ramadan Classics: 30 Stories for 30 Nights

“Sunni Muslims, who make up about 80-85 percent of the Muslims; Shia Muslims, who are about 10–13 percent of the Muslim population worldwide;”
― A. Helwa, Secrets of Divine Love: A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam

“In the words of Arthur Ashe, “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”
― Dr. Zoe Shaw, A Year of Self-Care: Daily Practices and Inspiration for Caring for Yourself

“Consider changing your scent and see how it affects your mood for the better. Here are some common scents and their effects on your system: Lavender promotes relaxation and restful sleep, reduces heart rate, and soothes muscle pain. Bergamot lowers cortisol (a stress hormone) and decreases depression. Vanilla reduces restlessness and promotes stress relief and relaxation. Orange gives you a dose of energy, reduces anxiety, and has been shown to help with PTSD symptoms. Lemon reduces stress and tension and eases depression and anxiety.”
― Dr. Zoe Shaw, A Year of Self-Care: Daily Practices and Inspiration for Caring for Yourself

“18.  The places of worship are for God. So do not call, besides God, upon anyone else.”
― Talal Itani, Quran in English: Modern English Translation. Clear and Easy to Understand.

“Invigorating Cold A cold shower might not sound like self-care at first, but it is! Cold showers awaken all your senses, which benefits your mind and body. The banya, an old Russian tradition, involves alternating between hot steam and ice-cold water. The jolt to your system is said to increase your immune response, reducing sickness in your body. Hop in a cold shower today. While the chilliness is activating your nervous system, tell yourself, I am alive and present and ready to face this day! Follow up with a comforting warm lotion and harness the energy to tackle what lies ahead.”
― Dr. Zoe Shaw, A Year of Self-Care: Daily Practices and Inspiration for Caring for Yourself

“O’ Muhammad, God sends you His peace and says, ‘I have forbidden Hellfire on the backbone that begot you, the womb that held you, and the chest that embraced you…” He responded, “O’ Gabriel, who are they?” “The backbone that begot you is your father, Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib, while the womb that held you is your mother, Amina bint Wahab. And as for the chest that embraced you, it is Abd Manaf ibn Abd al-Muttalib and Fatima bint Asad.”
― Jalal Moughania, Ali: The Elixir of Love

“There is no youth but Ali, and there is no sword but Dhulfiqar,” was a statement in honor of Ali that the Prophet Muhammad had repeated on numerous occasions.”
― Jalal Moughania, Ali: The Elixir of Love

“A very modern dilemma: There are countless television channels but nothing interesting to watch. Too many choices make people unhappy.”
― Haemin Sunim, The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to be Calm in a Busy World

“62.  We never burden any soul beyond its capacity.”
― Talal Itani, Quran in English: Modern English Translation. Clear and Easy to Understand.

“And of everything We have created pairs. (Qur’an 51:49)”
― Zakir Naik, The Quran & Modern Science

“By realising you are the instrument of power, you will see that by making a change to you and the way you present yourself to the world, you are able to transform that world.”
― Genevieve Davis, Magic Words and How to Use Them

“The scientific proofs of the Qur’an clearly prove its Divine origin. No human could have produced a book, over fourteen hundred years ago, that would contain profound scientific facts to be discovered by only humankind many centuries later.”
― Zakir Naik, The Quran & Modern Science

“1. After exiting the bathroom or on your way to the mail, pause where you are and take a deep breath. Breathe in through your nose and let your belly fill with air, then move your breath up your chest, filling your lungs to a count of five. 2. Pause at the top of the breath for one to two counts. 3. Exhale slowly through your mouth for a count of eight (or until you have released all the air in your belly). 4. Repeat this two more times. As you continue on your way, notice the feeling of warmth and relaxation you have gained.”
― Cicely Horsham-Brathwaite, Better Daily Self-Care Habits: Simple Changes with Lifelong Impact