Men judge us by the success of our efforts. God looks at the efforts themselves.

Look at the Afghans, during the time of the Soviet invasion. They were among the poorest Muslims in the world, yet they were sustained by their faith in God, and God alone.

He was a wise man who originated the idea of God.

They went into my closets looking for skeletons, but thank God, all they found were shoes, beautiful shoes.

Just as a mother finds pleasure in taking her little child on her lap, there to feed and caress him, in like manner our loving God shows His fondness for His beloved souls who have given themselves entirely to Him and have placed all their hope in His goodness.