The keys to victory

* The key to glory: Obedience to Allah and His Messenger sallallahu alaihe wassalam

* The key to provision: Striving hard whilst praying for forgiveness and fearing Allah

* The key to Paradise: Tawhid

* The key to righteousness: Sincerity

* The key to a spiritual life: Studying the Qur'an, beseeching Allah in the hours before dawn, and giving up sin

* The key to knowledge: Asking the right questions and listening attentively

* The key to victory: Patience

* The key to success: Fearing Allah (piety)

* The key to getting more: Gratitude

* The key to longing for the Hereafter: Disinterest in worldly gain

* The key to a response: Du'a

... And bear with patience whatever befalls you... (Qur'an 31:17)

(from the book of Dr. 'A'id al-Qarni)