💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 How about not doing the "first impressions challenge",
Because the way Allah sees us is more important.
What if you confidently refused to copy trends
And instead challenged others to be better Muslims?
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Want a real challenge? Challenge yourself to do more good,
To strive more for Allah with a patient attitude,
To be fine with polygyny and learn its virtues,
To value hijab, and enjoy praying Tahajjud.
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Challenge yourself to read from the Qur'an night and day,
If you think you're too busy, then read at least one page.
In spite of stress or sorrow, challenge yourself to pray,
And to have Sabr when certain things don't go your way.
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Challenge yourself to forgive when lied to or betrayed,
And when there's gossip, defend the wronged or walk away.
That Allah guides your relatives try to supplicate,
Aware that Allah grants guidance, insight, and firm faith.
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Bravely challenge yourself as well to not get jealous
When some express lawful joy or succeed in business,
To lower your gaze when you must, to dislike music,
And ensure male loved ones love praying in the Masjid.
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Challenge yourself to have Ikhlaas and fix your niyyah,
And to do more secret good deeds to avoid riyaa,
To be determined that your thoughts don't lead to fitna,
To combat evil whispers with Dhikr and Du'a.
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When some challenge you to compete with them in dunya,
Decline their offer. Our destination is Jannah.
Glad tidings to those who challenge themselves for Allah,
And who do more good offline than on social media.
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📖 Abu Mas’ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever guides someone to goodness will have a reward like one who did it."
Source: Sahih Muslim 1893
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim