Bilal Philips is a Canadian Muslim teacher, speaker, author, founder and chancellor of the Islamic Online University, who lives in Qatar. He appears on Peace TV, which is a 24-hour Islamic satellite TV channel. He considers himself a Salafi who advocates a traditional, literal form of Islam. May these Bilal Philips Quotes On Success inspire you to take action so that you may live your dreams.
1. “Why worry when you have Allah with you?! He is there for you all the time, He is your constant companion, He knows what you’re going through, He knows those feelings you’ve struggled so hard to put to words, He understands your tears when everyone else is wondering what the matter is, He knows the constriction in your heart, the uneasiness in your soul and He *can* bring you out of it and make things easy, but only if you seek His help and trust Him. Unfortunately, man is too busy looking at closed doors rather than focusing on the ones that are wide open.” Bilal Philips
2. “Be careful about your intentions. Correct them if they are wrong. Always remember that our deeds are rewarded according to our intentions behind them. So try to do everything with Allah and the teachings of Islam in mind.” Bilal Philips
3. “Allah knows what’s best for you, and He also knows when it’s best for you to have it.” Bilal Philips
4. “You lose hope because you saw only your sins and could not see what is greater, His [Allah’s] mercy.” Bilal Philips
5. “May Allah heal the broken hearts. The ones who are silent, who cannot express their pain. The ones who are tired of torment. The ones who need a break. May Allah put an end to your sadness, may He put a smile on your face.” Bilal Philips
6. “Evaluate your friends every once in a while. A true friend is a positive influence who brings you close to Allah.” Bilal Philips
7. “If Allah has written for you happiness, no one can steal that from you, and if He has written for your heart to break, then no one can mend in but He, so always put your trust in Allah.” Bilal Philips
8. “Never give up making dua to Allah. It may not happen now, it may not happen next month, but it will happen when Allah knows is best for you.” Bilal Philips
9. “It is the duty of the Muslim husband to be religiously educated and to see that his wife also receive a religious education.” Bilal Philips
10. “A wife and a husband should be regarded as friends for the sake of Allah (SWT). And that friendship is above material needs; each encouraging the other one to do good deeds, which are pleasing to Allah (SWT).” Bilal Philips
11. “After hardship there will be ease. This is Allah’s promise. So never lose hope in times of hardships & calamities.” Bilal Philips
12. “Don’t be sad is Allah separates you from something or someone you love. If only we knew what His plans were for us, our hearts would melt for the warmth of His love.” Bilal Philips
13. “Busy yourself with what is pleasing to Allah, or Satan will busy you with what displeases Him. Blessed are those, [who are] busy worrying about their Akhirah.” Bilal Philips
14. “The only way to stop any pain in your life is to accept the fact that nothing is yours, nothing was yours, and nothing will ever be yours. They are worldly attachments; given by Allah, belonging to Allah and returning back to Allah.” Bilal Philips
15. “Every time you give up something for the sake of Allah, He will keep replacing it with something better. Make decisions the right way.” Bilal Philips
16. “Don’t hurt someone so much that they sit on the prayer mat and cry because of you and the pain you’ve given them.” Bilal Philips
17. “May Allah accept our worship & grant us all a blessed day filled with happiness, contentment & forgiveness!” Bilal Philips
18. “We need to bring sujood as shukr back into our lives.When people come to me and tell me they’re depressed, I tell them to make sujood as shukr. To think about something good which Allah has done in your life and make sujood as shukr. Give thanks to Allah for it – because that’s what’s missing.” Bilal Philips
19. “Someone somewhere right now is fighting his or her life. You still have yours, so be thankful and spend it in the obedience of Allah.” Bilal Philips
20. “‘Every soul shall taste death.’ – Quran (21:35). By referring to this verse of the Quran, He says, ‘No matter how pretty your face is, you will still be the food of worms. So set aside your arrogance and remember your grave.'” Bilal Philips
21. “The hardest thing is to give up something you love, for the sake of Allah. But remember Allah never takes without giving something better.” Bilal Philips
22. “Allah has a purpose for your pain, a reason for your struggles, and a reward for your faithfulness. Don’t give up.” Bilal Philips
23. “Don’t panic and lose hope even if there’s a mountain in your path walk to the One who created the mountains.” Bilal Philips
24. “The best thing about asking Allah for help is that you don’t have to act strong or hide your weakness.” Bilal Philips
25. “Allah has tailor made the test for each and every one of us and none of us will be given something which we can’t bear. I am given something that I can bear and you are given something that YOU can bear. The tests won’t be the same for you and me. This is why suicide is the a great wrong because by suicide you’re basically declaring, ‘Oh Allah this is too much, I can’t take it anymore!” Bilal Philips
26. “Always take the positives out of a negative situation. Never overthink or stress. Every situation has a lesson to teach us.” Bilal Philips
27. “Allah is the best listener, you don’t need to shout, nor cry out loud. Because he hears even the very silent prayer of a sincere heart.” Bilal Philips
28. “Salah is the first thing you will be questioned about, so do not make it the last thing on your mind.” Bilal Philips
29. “Know that whatever happens which we had or have no control over, then Allah has put in it some good, whether or not we are able to grasp what is good in it; the good is still there.” Bilal Philips
30. “The next time you feel proud when someone praises you for your amazing work, be it in whichever field, remember the source of the blessing. Remember that even if you worked hard for it, if Allah hadn’t beautified it in the eyes of the people, your work would have never been recognized at all. So at every step, remember to be grateful for Allah likes the ones who are humble and grateful.” Bilal Philips
31. “Wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it. Right is right even if you are the only one doing it.” Bilal Philips
32. “Clothing ourselves with garments of excellent character is far more beneficial than clothing ourselves with expensive designed labels.” Bilal Philips
33. “Marriage is the proper way to establishing correct & permissible relationships between men & women.” Bilal Philips
34. “If you want guaranteed success, make every effort to please Allah.” Bilal Philips
35. “If you feel that you are lonely and are on the lookout for the ultimate friend, then perhaps you have never communicated with Allah enough. Because if you poured your heart to Him, if you obeyed Him, if you trusted Him, if you knew that He is always there for you, if you turned to Him always for His help, His guidance, His care, His mercy, His barakah, you would never feel alone. Make it a habit to converse with Him. Vocalize your thoughts to Him, though He already knows and sees all. Make a start in these last few nights of Ramadan and let it mark the beginning of an ultimate connection with your Master.” Bilal Philips
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