How do modern Muslims maintain a spiritual connection with Allah? How do we build healthy communities built on good relations and helping one another? How do we address major challenges facing the ummah today? All of these questions and more are answered in this inspiring collection of reminders that exhort us to remember our place in this world. Divided into five parts that start with how we should approach du`a, the chapters address the down to earth realities of modem life. From considering life`s ephemeral nature, purifying our finances, to how Muslims should respond to the rise of terrorism in the name of Islam, this inspirational volume contains gems that will appeal to readers with a broad array of interests. With his characteristically profound engagement with the language of the Qur`an, the author draws out moving lessons from the verses of Allah`s revelation to give the reader insights on how to reorient our lives for success in both this world and the next