Note: For Allah's Sake Wear The Niqab And Avoid Posting Many Selfies As Much As Possible

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

   

❎📸 One of the main reasons for covering one's face with the niqab face veil, besides trying to cover as much as one can of one's adornments to emulate how the pious wives of the beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam were also covered modestly, is to please or serve Only Allah the Almighty by leveling up one's modesty and not surrendering oneself to the expectations of modern and misguided society. Whether you've been told you're pretty or if you think you look slightly average, regardless of the shape and color of your face, covering it with the niqab when outdoors isn't meant to show people you traveled to Saudi Arabia or imply you have some connection with Middle Eastern customs, but the purpose of your niqab worn in the presence of non-mahram males and when outside of your home is to value modesty for Allah's sake even further, like how some Muslims go out of their way to pray more Sunnah prayers before and/or after certain mandatory/obligatory prayers to gain more rewards, and when some Muslims put effort in fasting as many Sunnah fasts as they can fast for Allah's sake so their account of good deeds can be filled with more rewards etc.

My question then to some niqabi or munaqqabah or muntaqabah (sorry if I said the actual term incorrectly) would be: If your intention of wearing the niqab is to avoid revealing your beauty to non-mahram males in general, what is the point of uploading loads of photos of yourself and with other niqabi or munaqqabah Muslimahs almost every day, maybe not on your "my day" or story feed but on your timeline with posts mostly set to public so even strange males can spend several minutes staring at your beautiful eyes, curvy figure or decorated hands with vibrant henna or nail polish or numerous rings and bracelets dangling etc.? If you're married, then what sort of man is your husband if he is perfectly okay with his wife uploading tons of selfies on multiple social media accounts? "Dayyouth"?

If you're single, desperately wanting the attention of a potential zawj out there with big cash or fancy job titles, then don't expect to be married to a righteous and respectful Muslim man because real Muslim men would prefer modest Muslim women who refrain from posting selfies and casually adding non-mahram males to their list of online friends. 

And if you're divorced, attempting to annoy or anger your ex-husband by uploading lots of selfies with or without niqab, then he'll actually feel more relieved and happy that he separated from you - if he realizes that you never truly respected him in the first place by making yourself easily accessible and viewable for other males whether he's around or not. 

AstaghfurAllah Al-'Atheem.

I may occasionally take some photos with some of my family, relatives and loved ones but Alhamdulillah I don't make it a habit to consistently upload them on any social networking website even if I may intend to inspire other Muslimahs to love wearing the niqab or dressing modestly for Allah's sake. Some sisters may have noticed a few occasions when I shared with them a number of photos of myself with niqab and abaya, but the motive there was to prove I'm a niqabi Muslim female if ever they assumed I was some dude pretending to be female behind a dummy account. Allah the Almighty knows best. Nevertheless yes we Muslims must avoid taking photos and uploading them online as much as we can. By doing that, we can Inn-sha-Allah value modesty correctly and we're farther away Inn-sha-Allah from the evil impact of 'ayn and sorcery.

Reminder to say lots of Dua every Jumuah Friday and to include the Muslim Ummah in our supplications✨

❎📸 Ang isa sa mga pangunahing dahilan ng pagtatakip ng mukha gamit ang *niqab*—bukod sa pagsisikap na maitago ang kagandahan at gayak upang tularan ang kapuri-puring kahinhinan ng mga banal na asawa ng ating minamahal na Propeta Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam)—ay ang magbigay-lugod at maglingkod sa Allah na Makapangyarihan sa lahat. Ito ay isang pag-angat sa antas ng iyong *haya* (kahinhinan) sa pamamagitan ng hindi pagpapasakop sa mga pamantayan ng mapanlinlang na makabagong lipunan.

Anuman ang tingin mo sa iyong sarili—maganda man o karaniwan ang hitsura, anuman ang hugis o kulay ng iyong mukha—ang pagsusuot ng *niqab* sa labas ng tahanan ay hindi ginawa upang ipagmayabang na ikaw ay nakarating sa Saudi Arabia, o upang magkunwaring may ugnayan ka sa mga tradisyong Arabe.

> **Gisingin mo ang iyong puso:** Ang tunay na layunin ng *niqab* sa harap ng mga lalaking *non-mahram* (hindi mo kamag-anak) at sa tuwing ikaw ay lalabas, ay ang bigyang-halaga ang kahinhinan nang higit pa alang-alang sa Allah. Katulad ito ng mga Muslim na nagsusumikap magdasal ng mga gawaing *Sunnah* bago at pagkatapos ng mga obligadong obligasyon upang magkamit ng karagdagang gantimpala, o gaya ng mga nag-aayuno sa mga araw ng *Sunnah* upang mapuno ng kabutihan ang kanilang timbangan sa Kabilang-Buhay.

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### Ang Tanong na Dapat Mong Harapin

Ang tanong ko ngayon sa mga *munaqqabah* (kababaihang nagna-niqab): **Kung ang tunay na layunin mo sa pagsusuot ng niqab ay ang itago ang iyong kagandahan sa mga lalaking non-mahram, ano pa ang saysay ng walang-humpay na pag-upload ng iyong mga larawan araw-araw?**

Maaaring hindi ito sa iyong "My Day" o *story feed*, ngunit naroon ito sa iyong *timeline* na pampubliko—kung saan ang sinumang dayuhang lalaki ay malayang makakatitig nang matagal sa iyong mga mapang-akit na mata, sa hubog ng iyong katawan, o sa iyong mga kamay na may makukulay na *henna*, kolorete, at naglalakihang mga singsing at pulseras.

 * **Kung ikaw ay may asawa:** Anong klaseng lalaki ang iyong kabiyak kung hinahayaan ka niyang mag-post ng bulto-bultong *selfie* sa iba't ibang social media account? Siya ba ay isang *"Dayyouth"* (lalaking walang pakiari o selos sa karangalan ng kanyang asawa)?

 * **Kung ikaw ay dalaga:** Na naghahangad ng atensyon ng isang mayamang lalaki o may mataas na katungkulan, huwag kang umasang makakatagpo ng isang matuwid at kagalang-galang na lalaking Muslim. Ang isang tunay na lalaking Muslim ay naghahangad ng isang mahinhing babae—isang babaeng umiiwas sa pagpapakita ng *selfie* at hindi basta-basta nagpapasok ng mga estrangherong lalaki sa kanyang buhay-online.

 * **Kung ikaw naman ay hiwalay sa asawa (divorced):** Na nag-a-upload ng mga larawan upang galitin o panghinayangan ng iyong dating asawa, nagkakamali ka. Sa katunayan, makakaramdam siya ng kaginhawaan at tuwa na nagkahiwalay kayo—dahil mapatutunayan niyang kailanman ay hindi mo iginalang ang kanyang karangalan, yayamang ginawa mo pa ring madaling mabusisi at makita ng ibang lalaki ang iyong sarili, may asawa ka man o wala.

### Ang Nararapat na Landas

Maaaring kumuha ako ng ilang larawan kasama ang aking pamilya at mga mahal sa buhay, ngunit *Alhamdulillah*, hindi ko ito ginagawang bisyo na i-post sa social media, sa kabila ng hangaring magbigay-inspirasyon sa ibang Muslimah na mahalin ang *niqab* o ang mahinhing pananamit alang-alang sa Allah.

Kung may ilang pagkakataon man na ibinahagi ko ang aking larawan na naka-*niqab* at *abaya* sa ilang kapatid na babae, ang tanging layunin ko ay patunayan na ako ay isang tunay na babaeng Muslim—upang mapawi ang hinala na ako ay isang lalaking nagtatago sa likod ng isang huwad na account. Ang Allah ang lubos na nakaaalam.

Gayunpaman, tandaan natin: **Dapat nating iwasan ang pagkuha at pagpapakalat ng mga larawan sa internet hangga't maaari.** Sa pamamagitan nito, tunay nating mapangangalagaan ang ating *haya* at mapoprotektahan ang ating sarili mula sa masamang dulot ng *'ayn* (inggit/evil eye) at kulam.

> ✨ **Paalala:** Huwag kalimutang mag-alay ng maraming Dua tuwing araw ng Jumuah (Biyernes), at laging isama ang buong Ummah ng Islam sa inyong mga panalangin.

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⤴️ Translated to Tagalog by AI 

https://abukhadeejah.com/photography-and-picture-making-adh-dhahabi/

Note: Sharing Some Reminders Regarding Some Food Deliveries Here In The Philippines And Elsewhere

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

🛵 Pagbabahagi ng ilang mga aral na natutunan, Alhamdulillah, upang hindi na magaya ng iba ang pagkakamali ko na ibigay agad ang bayad sa rider bago man lang suriin ang laman ng order at basahin ang resibo o papel na nakadikit sa plastik.

Ngayon ay umorder kami ng pagkain mula sa isang South Asian na restaurant at nagkataon na may tumawag na rider. Dahil inakala kong dumating na ang aming order, pinasuyo ko sa iba na kunin ang mga pagkain at ibigay ang bayad na ₱340, habang sinasabi sa rider na maaari na niyang itabi ang karagdagang ₱5 bilang maliit na tip.

Pagkaraan ng ilang minuto, nang akala namin ay kakain na kami ng tanghalian, napansin namin na hindi pala pangalan namin ang nakasulat sa order kundi pangalan ng ibang tao.

Ito ang nakasulat sa papel na nakadikit sa plastik ng order:

FoodPanda
Order:
bqew-2623-c9dw

Punjabi Town Restaurant Gahol Avenue
13:14

Customer: Jenifer Omanglad
Pick-up Time: 14:06
4 items

At ang nakakatawa pa rito ay agad tinanggap ng rider ang ₱340 nang hindi man lang doblehin ang pag-check ng halaga.

Makalipas ang ilang minuto, dumating naman ang rider na may dala ng tunay naming order at nagpadala siya ng litrato ng mga order. Ngunit napakalabo ng larawan at hindi namin matukoy ang eksaktong lugar kung saan niya umano iniwan ang mga ito. Nakakatawa rin dahil hindi man lang niya hiningi ang bayad na ₱335, at hindi rin siya naghanap ng paraan upang makontak kami. Hindi rin niya sinasagot nang maayos ang aking mga mensahe sa Ingles at putol-putol ang kanyang Tagalog.

Nakipag-ugnayan ako sa Food Panda at ipinaalam ang nangyari. Ayon sa kanila, na-refund ang halaga, ngunit hindi ko naibalik ang ₱340 o kahit ang ₱335, kahit sa Food Panda Wallet. Gayunpaman, narito ang ilang mga aral na nais kong ibahagi:

1. Opisyal na para sa akin na mas maayos ang GrabFood kaysa FoodPanda sa maraming aspeto, maliban na lamang kung magsisikap ang FoodPanda na pagbutihin ang kanilang kakayahan at pagiging maaasahan.

2. Mas mabuting piliin ang Cash on Delivery (COD) sa karamihan ng pagkakataon kaysa magbayad nang maaga at umasa na maihahatid ng rider ang order sa tamang lokasyon.

3. Bago ibigay ang bayad sa rider, mas mabuting doblehin o triplehin pa ang pag-check sa paper bag o plastik na ibinibigay niya at tiyaking tama ang pangalan ng customer na nakasulat sa resibo o papel na nakadikit dito.

4. Marahil ay nais ni Allah, ang Pinakamaalam, na matikman namin ang ibang putahe mula sa Indian restaurant na pinag-orderan namin.

5. Sinubukan kong hanapin at kontakin si Jenifer Omanglad, at QaddarAllahu wa maa shaa-a fa'al, wala akong nahanap na epektibong paraan upang makausap siya. Kaya saan man siya naroroon, humihingi ako ng paumanhin dahil nakain namin ang kanyang brunch, tanghalian, o meryenda ngayon.

Minsan ay itinatalaga ni Allah, ang Pinakamaawain, ang ilang mga hindi inaasahang pangyayari at hindi pagkakaunawaan upang magkaroon tayo ng pagkakataong magbahagi ng mahahalagang aral sa iba, lalo na sa mga bago pa lamang gumagamit ng FoodPanda at GrabFood.

Huwag maging masyadong mabilis sa pagtanggap ng mga naihatid na order nang hindi sinusuri ang laman nito, at huwag magmadaling magbigay ng bayad sa rider. Tanungin muna sila kung magkano ang kabuuang halaga ng order. Kung ang sagot nila ay hindi tugma sa halagang inaasahan mo, maaaring nasa maling address ang rider.

Nawa’y pagkalooban tayo ni Allah, ang Makapangyarihan, ng higit pang karunungan at magsilbing aral ito sa sinumang sadyang nagpapakomplikado sa ating buhay sa anumang paraan, lalo na kaugnay ng kakulangan sa maayos na pagganap ng dalawang rider ng Food Panda.

Ameen.

HasbunAllahu wa Ni'mal Wakeel.

 

🏍️ Sharing some lessons learned Alhamdulillah so others won't follow my mistake of giving the rider the money before even checking the contents and reading the receipt or sheet of paper attached to the plastic bag.

Today we ordered some food from some South Asian restaurant and it so happened that I received a call from a rider. So assuming that the rider arrived I asked someone to collect the orders and give the payment 340 php while informing the rider he can keep the additional 5 pesos as a small tip. After some minutes when we thought we're about to have lunch we realized that the name of the customer isn't our name but somebody else's.

This was typed on the sheet of paper attached to the plastic bag of orders:
FoodPanda
order:
bqew-2623-c9dw

Punjabi Town Restaurant Gahol Avenue
13:14

Customer: Jenifer Omanglad
Pick up time 14:06 4 items

And what's funny is that the rider immediately accepted the 340 pesos without double checking the amount.

A few minutes later the rider delivering our orders arrived and sent us a photo of the orders but it was very unclear - like we couldn't tell the precise location of the orders where he accordingly dropped. It's funny he didn't even demand his payment which is 335 php nor did he ask anyone to contact us. He wasn't even answering my messages in English and putol putol Tagalog.

I contacted Food Panda and informed them about what happened and accordingly the amount was refunded but I never got the 340 pesos or 335 pesos back, not in the Food Panda wallet. Anyhow some lessons learned to share:

1. It's official that GrabFood is generally a gazillion times better than FoodPanda until FoodPanda does its best to improve in competency and reliability.
2. It's better to choose the Cash On Delivery option most of the time rather than paying for your orders in advance and hoping the rider delivers your orders to the correct destination.
3. Before giving the payment to the rider, it's better to double or even triple check the paper bags or plastic bag he or she gives you and make sure that the customer's name typed on the sheet of paper or receipt attached is correct.
4. Maybe Allah the Most Wise wanted us to try other dishes from the Indian restaurant we ordered from.
5. I tried my best to contact a Jenifer Omanglad and QaddarAllahu wa maa shaa-a fa'al I couldn't find any effective way to contact her. So wherever she is - I'm sorry we consumed your brunch or lunch or merienda today.

Sometimes Allah the Most Merciful decrees particular mishaps and misunderstandings to occur so some of us can share some valuable lessons learned with others, particularly those who may be new to using FoodPanda and GrabFood apps.

Don't be too quick in receiving the delivered items without checking the contents and don't rush in giving the rider the amount. Ask them what is the total amount of your orders and if his or her response doesn't match what you believe the price should be then perhaps that rider arrived at the incorrect address.

May Allah the Almighty grant us more wisdom and teach a lesson to all those who try to deliberately complicate our lives in any way, specifically regarding the incompetency of two riders from Food Panda. Ameen.

HasbunAllah wa Ne'm Al-Wakeel.

 May Allah the Almighty severely punish those two riders and their troublesome likes for their wrongdoings and show them Allah's Justice always in both worlds. Ameen.

Summary by ChatGPT:

The author shared a real-life delivery mishap to help others avoid making the same mistake. After receiving a call from a rider, the author assumed their food order had arrived and asked someone else to collect the package and pay ₱340, even adding a ₱5 tip. A few minutes later, they discovered that the order actually belonged to someone else—specifically a customer named Jenifer Omanglad.

The rider accepted the payment without verifying whether the amount matched the order. Later, another rider arrived with the author's actual order, but the delivery photo provided was blurry and unclear. Communication with the rider was also difficult. The author contacted FoodPanda and was informed that a refund had been processed, although there was still confusion regarding the payments involved.

The incident led the author to reflect on the importance of checking receipts, customer names, order details, and payment amounts before accepting deliveries or handing over money. The author also viewed the experience as an opportunity to learn valuable lessons and share them with others.

41 Lessons Learned

Always verify the customer's name before accepting a delivery.

Never hand over payment before checking the order.

Read the receipt or attached order slip carefully.

Confirm the order number when possible.

Double-check the restaurant name.

Verify the total amount before paying.

Don't assume a rider is carrying your order.

A few seconds of checking can prevent major inconvenience.

Avoid making decisions in haste.

Communicate clearly with anyone receiving deliveries on your behalf.

Keep screenshots of your order details.

Know the expected total cost of your purchase.

Compare the payment amount with the receipt.

Ask questions when something seems unusual.

Pay attention to small details.

Customer vigilance is important.

Riders should also verify customer information.

Professionalism matters in delivery services.

Mistakes can happen in any system.

Prevention is easier than resolution.

Documentation helps resolve disputes.

Learn the refund process of delivery platforms.

Stay calm when problems occur.

Effective communication is essential.

Proof-of-delivery photos should be clear and useful.

Technology cannot eliminate human error.

Do not rely entirely on assumptions.

Verify before trusting.

Accountability is important for both customers and riders.

Every mistake can become a learning opportunity.

Delivery issues can reveal weaknesses in a system.

Good habits save time and money.

Paying attention protects your interests.

Triple-checking is sometimes worth the effort.

One experience can educate many people.

Financial losses often teach lasting lessons.

Patience helps when dealing with customer support.

Personal responsibility remains important even when others make mistakes.

Reflection turns frustration into wisdom.

Every inconvenience can contain a valuable lesson.

Sharing experiences can help others avoid similar problems.

41 Blessings in Disguise

It highlighted the importance of verification.

It encouraged greater caution in future deliveries.

It provided a practical learning experience.

It created an opportunity to educate others.

It increased awareness of customer rights.

It encouraged better record-keeping.

It reinforced the value of attention to detail.

It improved preparedness for future delivery issues.

It revealed potential weaknesses in delivery procedures.

It encouraged patience during stressful situations.

It provided experience dealing with customer support.

It strengthened problem-solving skills.

It encouraged greater financial awareness.

It highlighted the importance of communication.

It served as a reminder not to rush decisions.

It encouraged healthier skepticism and verification.

It helped identify possible red flags.

It increased appreciation for reliable service.

It became a real-world lesson in accountability.

It reminded everyone that mistakes happen.

It encouraged better household coordination.

It promoted more careful handling of cash transactions.

It strengthened awareness of order details.

It provided insight into how delivery systems operate.

It increased appreciation for accurate documentation.

It encouraged a more organized approach to online ordering.

It offered a chance to practice patience and self-control.

It became a story worth sharing with others.

It may prevent larger losses in the future.

It encouraged learning from setbacks rather than dwelling on them.

It highlighted the importance of customer involvement in the process.

It reinforced the value of personal responsibility.

It provided an opportunity to reflect on destiny and life's unexpected events.

It encouraged gratitude despite inconvenience.

It became a reminder that not everything is within our control.

It encouraged greater wisdom in future transactions.

It helped build resilience when facing minor losses.

It reminded people to trust but verify.

It transformed an unpleasant experience into a useful lesson.

It may help many other customers avoid similar mistakes.

It turned a frustrating incident into an opportunity for growth, awareness, and community benefit.

Note: Some Reminders From An INTJ Muslimah (119)

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Note: What To Say On Eid Al-Adha

 بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

🌻For Allah's sake regularly say "Allahu Akbar. (3 times) 

Laa ilaaha ilAllah.

Allahu Akbar. Allahu Akbar. 

Wa Lillahil Hamd."

Common categories of Muslims before Eid Al-Adha:

1. Those busy cleaning the house and preparing their residence to welcome guests 

2. Those busy packing Eid gifts or goodie bags to distribute to the kids

3. Those who are still browsing on their gadgets for some reason not feeling sleepy 

4. Those who are busy mincing spices and arranging the kitchen to prepare themselves for cooking large quantities of dishes 

5. Those who slept early 

6. Those who are praying Tahajjud late at night or saying Du'a

7. Those who are designing their virtual Eid Mubarak greetings and getting ready for their text to quickly copy and paste 

8. Those who are planning which resorts, beaches, restaurants or parks to go to next day 

9. Those who are eating late at night because they know they won't be able to eat before the Eid prayer until after the Eid Khutbah

https://abukhadeejah.com/eid-al-adha-regulations-of-sacrifice-and-sending-abroad/

https://abukhadeejah.com/a-brief-word-on-eid-al-adha-islam-3-9/

Note: Sharing Some Advice And Tips On How To Protect Our Hearts As Muslims

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

الْحَمْدُ للهِ نَحْمَدُه ونستعينُه ، ونستغفرُه ، ونعوذُ باللهِ من شرورِ أنفسِنا ، ومن سيئاتِ أعمالِنا ، مَن يَهْدِهِ اللهُ فلا مُضِلَّ له ، ومَن يُضْلِلْ فلا هادِيَ له ، وأشهدُ أن لا إله إلا اللهُ وحدَه لا شريكَ له ، وأشهدُ أنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عبدُه ورسولُه .

Al-Nu’man ibn Bashir RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said:

أَلَا وَإِنَّ فِي الْجَسَدِ مُضْغَةً إِذَا صَلَحَتْ صَلَحَ الْجَسَدُ كُلُّهُ وَإِذَا فَسَدَتْ فَسَدَ الْجَسَدُ كُلُّهُ أَلَا وَهِيَ الْقَلْبُ

Verily, in the body is a piece of flesh which, if sound, the entire body is sound, and if corrupt, the entire body is corrupt. Truly, it is the heart.

Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 52, Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi 

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Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Verily, when the servant commits a sin, a black mark appears upon his heart. If he abandons the sin, seeks forgiveness, and repents, then his heart will be polished. If he returns to the sin, the blackness will be increased until it overcomes his heart. It is the covering that Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) has mentioned: No, rather a covering is over their hearts from what they have earned.” (The Noble Qur'an 83:14)

Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 3334

Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Albani 

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عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ إِنَّ الْعَبْدَ إِذَا أَخْطَأَ خَطِيئَةً نُكِتَتْ فِي قَلْبِهِ نُكْتَةٌ سَوْدَاءُ فَإِذَا هُوَ نَزَعَ وَاسْتَغْفَرَ وَتَابَ سُقِلَ قَلْبُهُ وَإِنْ عَادَ زِيدَ فِيهَا حَتَّى تَعْلُوَ قَلْبَهُ وَهُوَ الرَّانُ الَّذِي ذَكَرَ اللَّهُ كَلَّا بَلْ رَانَ عَلَى قُلُوبِهِمْ مَا كَانُوا يَكْسِبُونَ

3334 سنن الترمذي كتاب تفسير القرآن باب ومن سورة ويل للمطففين

 3141 المحدث الألباني خلاصة حكم المحدث حسن

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عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ الْمُؤْمِنُ الْقَوِيُّ خَيْرٌ وَأَحَبُّ إِلَى اللَّهِ مِنْ الْمُؤْمِنِ الضَّعِيفِ وَفِي كُلٍّ خَيْرٌ احْرِصْ عَلَى مَا يَنْفَعُكَ وَاسْتَعِنْ بِاللَّهِ وَلَا تَعْجِزْ وَإِنْ أَصَابَكَ شَيْءٌ فَلَا تَقُلْ لَوْ أَنِّي فَعَلْتُ كَانَ كَذَا وَكَذَا وَلَكِنْ قُلْ قَدَرُ اللَّهِ وَمَا شَاءَ فَعَلَ فَإِنَّ لَوْ تَفْتَحُ عَمَلَ الشَّيْطَانِ

2664 صحيح مسلم كتاب القدر باب في الأمر بالقوة وترك العجز والاستعانة بالله وتفويض المقادير لله

قال النووي قَوْلُهُ فَإِنَّ لَوْ تَفْتَحُ عَمَلَ الشَّيْطَانِ أَيْ يُلْقِي فِي الْقَلْبِ مُعَارَضَةَ الْقَدَرِ وَيُوَسْوِسُ بِهِ الشَّيْطَانُ

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 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “The strong believer is more beloved to Allah the Almighty than the weak believer, but there is goodness in both of them. Be eager for what benefits you, seek help from Allah, and do not be frustrated. If something befalls you, then do not say: If only I had done something else! Rather say: Allah has decreed what He (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) wills. (QaddarAllahu wa maa shaa-a fa'al) Verily, the phrase ‘if only’ opens the way for the work of shaytan.”

Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2664

Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim

Al-Nawawi said, “His statement, ‘It opens the way for the work of Satan,’ means he casts into the heart opposition to the divine decree, and Satan tempts him with it.”

Source: Sharḥ Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 16/216

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Allah the Almighty said in Surah An-Naas: 

Surah An-Nas

Source: Translation by Muhsin Khan and Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

١. قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلنَّاسِ
“Say: ‘I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of mankind,”

٢. مَلِكِ ٱلنَّاسِ
“The King of mankind,”

٣. إِلَٰهِ ٱلنَّاسِ
“The Ilah (God) of mankind,”

٤. مِن شَرِّ ٱلْوَسْوَاسِ ٱلْخَنَّاسِ
“From the evil of the whisperer (devil who whispers evil in the hearts of men) who withdraws (from his whispering in one’s heart after one remembers Allah),”

٥. ٱلَّذِي يُوَسْوِسُ فِي صُدُورِ ٱلنَّاسِ
“Who whispers in the hearts of mankind,”

٦. مِنَ ٱلْجِنَّةِ وَٱلنَّاسِ
“Of jinn and men.”

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عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ عَنْ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ يَدْخُلُ الْجَنَّةَ أَقْوَامٌ أَفْئِدَتُهُمْ مِثْلُ أَفْئِدَةِ الطَّيْرِ

2840 صحيح مسلم كتاب الجنة وصفة نعيمها وأهلها باب يدخل الجنة أقوام أفئدتهم مثل أفئدة الطير

قال النووي قيل معْنَاهُ مُتوَكِّلُون وقِيلَ قُلُوبُهُمْ رقِيقةٌ

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Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “People whose hearts are like the hearts of birds will enter Paradise.”

Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2840

Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim

Al-Nawawi said, “It is said to mean those who rely upon Allah, or those who have soft hearts.”

Source: Riyāḍ al-Ṣāliḥīn 1/45

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عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قال حُرِّمَ عَلَى عَيْنَيْنِ أَنْ تَنَالَهُمَا النَّارُ عَيْنٌ بَكَتْ مِنْ خَشْيَةِ اللهِ وَعَيْنٌ بَاتَتْ تَحْرُسُ الْإِسْلَامَ وَأَهْلَهُ مِنْ أَهْلِ الْكُفْرِ

3930 شعب الإيمان الجهاد

3323 المحدث الألباني خلاصة حكم المحدث صحيح لغيره في صحيح الترغيب

Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Two eyes are forbidden from being consumed by the Hellfire: an eye weeping from the fear of Allah, and an eye standing guard for Islam and its people against unbelief.”

Source: Shu’ab al-Imān 3930

Grade: Sahih li ghayrihi (authentic due to external evidence) according to Al-Albani 

Dear sisters in Islam of various ages and tribes,

Whether you're in college or you're done with high school life,

Or you manage a business, or you work late at night,

Or you're a busy teacher, nursing student, or wife,

Regardless of your background, please welcome some advice:

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Sharing some advice, and Only Allah truly guides 

Whom He Wills to the truth and to Jannah Paradise:

Dear sisters, protect your hearts with Dhikr day and night.

Humbly say Du'a. Ask Allah for your needs and likes.

Say Du'a especially during Qiyaam Al-Layl.

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When supplicating to Allah don't feel shy to cry.

Allah the Most Wise hears us and sees us at all times.

Even for minor and simple things never feel shy 

To ask Allah the All-Hearing for your needs and likes,

Like praying you'll marry a rich, righteous Muslim guy.

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From the ways to shield your heart is to stay safe online.

Stay away from time-consuming reels and toxic vibes,

Far away from scammers, liars and clowns who backbite,

Away from doubtful content mostly made with AI,

And away from keyboard warriors who just waste our time.

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Avoid all forms of fitna by choosing to be wise.

Be smart with spending money - myself I first remind.

Do charity when you can, and don't be way too kind - 

Too kind that you end up with debts or forget your rights.

Teacups can't fill any mug if they're empty inside.

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Another way to safeguard your heart is simply by 

Abandoning every sin which Allah does not like.

Shun bid'ah, listening to music to pass the time,

Visiting fortunetellers who make money through lies,

Gambling and greedily desiring this worldly life.

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More ways to ensure your heart is secure day and night,

With Allah's Will: Obey Allah. Respect Allah's Rights.

When trials sometimes arise, try not to question "why?"

But stay firm and pray that everything will be alright,

If not soon in this world then surely in Paradise.

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Patiently accept Allah's Qadr when He denies, 

When He rejects, declines or withholds from us at times, 

Or when He delays certain things so we realize 

Our shortcomings, so to do Tawbah we get inspired,

And so we don't overestimate ourselves with pride.

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Another thing to keep in mind if we wish to thrive 

With our faith Imaan levels remaining strong or high:

Continue seeking knowledge from sources which are right, 

Read the Noble Qur'an often, more verses recite,

Shield ourselves with Dhikr from magic and evil eyes.

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Detach from shameful traits like envying others' lives,

Nosily spying on strangers online and offline,

Showing ingratitude - not easily satisfied, 

Disrespecting elders, to youngsters being unkind,

And immodesty in one's speech, actions and attire.

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Don't copy silly trends. Your honor don't sacrifice.

All humans are imperfect. Don't chase applause and likes.

Don't follow crowds. Most people may not reach Paradise.

Don't go near injustice - even with those we despise.

What goes around comes around - if not on earth, next life.

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Some signs of good souls with soft hearts filled with noor or light:

Shedding tears when they say Du'a, when they sympathize,

When reading the Qur'an, when the truth they recognize,

When forgiving a fellow Muslim after some fights,

And when yearning for entry to Jannah Paradise.

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More signs of true believers with tender hearts alight:

One: Willingness to join circles where they are inspired 

To learn and share Islam, and serve Allah the Most Kind.

Two: Rest assured, they don't get jealous; they'll just admire - 

Look up to sincere Muslims not attached to this life.

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Third sign of beautiful souls with tender hearts alive:

Eagerness to do more than what they should do. They strive 

To please Allah when opportunities they can find, 

Like praying Salat Ad-Duha, Tahajjud at night,

And fasting Sunnah fasts like in Dhul-Hijjah day nine.

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May Allah Al-Ghafoor forgive us for all those times 

When we disobeyed Him when our Imaan wasn't high,

May Allah As-Samee' and Al-Haadi always guide 

Us to the correct belief and path to Paradise,

And May Allah keep us from being lost and unwise. Ameen.

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