Leila Aboulela Quotes

All through life there were distinctions - toilets for men, toilets for women; clothes for men, clothes for women - then, at the end, the graves are identical.

I must settle for freedom in this modern time

I wanted to be good but I wasn't sure if I was prepared

The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said, When Allah loves a people, He tries them.

Allah tests our patience and our fortitude. He tests out strength of faith. be patient and there will endless rewards for you, insha'Allah" - Utaz Badr

Control yourself, it is not worth it. You will regret your rudeness afterwards, your sensitive nature will be troubled

And why is it that so many years later it is so easy to distinguish the bullies from their prey? Adult bodies surrounding the children of long ago. The years have changed nothing.

What ages you faster, suffering or experience?

I like talking to you, ' he said, slowly.'Why?' That was the way to hear nice things. Ask why.