Thursday, April 30, 2020

Poem: Among The Women Whom I Admire


💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 I testify I'm a servant of Allah Only,
Affirming that this worldly life is temporary,
Admitting I don't admire famous celebrities
Nor models who work hard in the fashion industry.
Four names of Muslim women are much more noteworthy:
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Firstly, Khadija bint Khuwaylid. She's praiseworthy
For firmly supporting the truth with integrity,
As a wife, she was known for her love and loyalty.
In general, hardworking, patient and motherly,
An entrepreneur who managed her duties wisely.
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Next is Fatimah bint Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) whom I esteem,
A loving daughter who loved learning since her young years.
Through a number of narrations on her I perceive
She was obedient, observant, faithful in her Deen,
Caring and understanding, not keen on gossiping.
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Maryam bint 'Imran is the next I regard highly
For trusting Allah always, with so much dignity.
She tried her best to stay tough through each difficulty,
Trained to welcome seclusion without feeling lonely,
Pleased that Allah and His Angels kept her company.
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Asiyah bint Muzahim, a woman of bravery,
Who longed for Allah is another admired by me.
'Dedicated' and 'resilient' describe her nicely,
As she strove to survive every challenge patiently,
Eager to enter Jannah to earn eternal peace.

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Those women are honored for their noble qualities
Of maintaining strong bonds with Allah the Almighty,
Striving to have Sabr with Allah's Qadr/Decree,
Making effort to do many good deeds sincerely,
While ensuring their hearts are as pure as their true speech.
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Be contented to differ from the majority
Of females who are engrossed in physical beauty.
Don't measure your worth based on your likability
Nor be enslaved by society, but persevere
Serving Allah Only, as you value modesty.
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📖 Ibn Abbas RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The best of women among the people of Paradise are Khadija bint Khuwaylid, Fatimah bint Muhammad, Maryam bint ‘Imran, and ‘Asiyah bint Muzahim, the wife of fir'awn."
Source: Musnad Ahmed 2896
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani