Selected Phrases

[Astute Accountant]

* A person's true wealth is the good deeds that he does in this world. The Prophet Mohammed SAW (May Allah bless Him and grant Him peace.)

* Knowledge raises the low, but ignorance brings down the mighty. Hazrat Ali (R.A)

* Do not grow weary of your prayers, because nobody has ever been destroyed through prayer. The Prophet Mohammed SAW (May Allah bless Him and grant Him peace.)

* Prayer and worship mean closeness to Allah. Life and death are both agreeable to someone who is close to Allah. Mawlana Jalaluddin Rumi
* Be patient. Patience is the most important of all things. Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A)

* Learn from the past and labor for good. Hazrat Usman (R.A)

* So long as you are close to that which is not Allah, you will always be troubled and sorrowful, ascribing partners to Him, and unable to escape the burden of your sins. 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani

* There are three indications of a person's greatness: not complaining in the face of calamity, not groaning in the face of pain, and not praising oneself. Abu Darda

* Those closest to Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) are those who follow him. His enemies are those who oppose Allah. Hazart Ali (R.A)

* Those who belittle and mock His servants do not know Allah. Those who love the Creator also love those formed by His artistry. Hazrat Ayesha (R.A)

* Those who show patience when they cannot obtain something, contentment when they achieve it, and fortitude when they lose it are those who have heedfulness. Imam Ghazzali

* Those who love prefer to please those whom they love instead of pleasing others. Imam Ghazzali

* Be among those who fear and respect Allah. Polytheism can be internal or external. External polytheism means worshipping idols, whereas internal polytheism means abandoning Allah and relying on other people, trusting them, and expecting loss or gain from them. 'Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani

* Devout labor is labor expecting praise and reward from Allah alone. Hazrat Ali (R.A)