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May I suggest my dear brother, that in addition your beard, you speak to me gently.
May I suggest my dear sister, that in addition to your unplucked eyebrows, you look at me compassionately.
May I suggest that in addition to your turban, you see beyond my not wearing it.
May I suggest that in addition to your kufi cap, you remember the humility it is supposed to bring forth.
May I suggest that in addition to your hijab, you remember that you are wearing it.
May I suggest that in addition to your niqab, you remember whose example you are portraying.
May I suggest that in addition to using your miswaq, you remember to intend for it purity your speech.
May I suggest that in addition to carrying your quran, you remember the purpose for which it was revealed.
May I suggest that when you mention His name, you remember that He is the Lord of all mankind and not one kind.
May I suggest that when you mention His beloved, you remember that he was sent as a mercy for all mankind and not one kind.
May I suggest that when you call yourself Muslim, you remember to strive to be a Mu’min.
May I suggest that when you attain to be a Mu’min, you remember to ask to stay that way in your final days.
May I suggest that when you see something you dislike in others, you remember that others have eyes too.
May I suggest that when you think you have it good, you remember trials come in that form too.
May I suggest that when you quote our sacred texts, you remember the in-exhaustive nature of the Lords words.
May I suggest that when you put yourself in a public position, you remember that you will be considered to represent a people.
May I suggest that when you consider yourself proclaiming a message, you remember the final messenger who has already been sent.
May I suggest that when you disagree with a scholar’s perspective, you remember the possibility that your Lord has narrowed your ability to comprehend.
May I suggest that when you find fault with the elders, you remember that you need to prepare for when your time comes.
May I suggest that when you want throw some food, you remember those who would kill for a crumb.
May I suggest that when you want to complain, you remember those who don’t have limbs.
And may I suggest that when you have knowledge, you remember that true knowledge is that which is lived.
