Poem: For Allah's Sake Avoid Fitna And Zina

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 They think I'm an arrogant snob when I ignore them,

Lower my gaze as though I deny their existence,

Looking away as if their face is unappealing,

When in reality I'm hiding deep attraction.

~•~

I'm mesmerized by their inner glow, good intentions,

Their passion for learning Islam and self-improvement,

And their beautiful heart attracts me with amazement, 

But my loving them for Allah gifts them with distance.

~•~

Refusal to deal with daily communication 

And resisting the urge to admire their appearance 

Are tactics I utilize to shield our well-being.

My faith/Imaan and theirs are worthy of protection.

~•~

The nafs desires to engage in flirtatious chatting 

And adoring those who captured my heart's attention,

But I refrain as I know Allah and my conscience 

Won't want me surrendering to evil temptation.

~•~

Zina/fornication and its paths are forbidden, 

Whether it's between same genders or man and woman.

Not everything the heart wants deserve swift engagement,

As it's the spot where shaytan plants his vile suggestions.

~•~

Thus strange feelings we often have for some non-mahrams 

Are but delusions from shaytan - our worst opponent.

With Taqwa, awareness of the truth, constant striving,

And consistent Tawbah, we shun shaytan's entrapment.

~•~

To chosen yet unwanted souls I find alluring:

"Let's do this, pass heart-related examinations 

With trust in Allah and ample amounts of patience.

Flee from each other so we both gain Jannah's entrance."

~•~

📖 Abu Qatadah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, you will never leave anything for the sake of Allah the Almighty but that Allah will replace it with something better."

Source: Musnad Ahmed 22565

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 “The eye is the mirror of the heart, so if the slave lowers his gaze, the heart will lower its desires and whims, and if he lets his gaze wander, the desire in his heart will be released.”

Imam Ibn Al-Qayyim [May Allah have mercy on him. Ameen.]

[Rawdat Al-Muhibbīn, (p. 109)]

📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Guarantee six deeds from me and I assure your acceptance into Paradise. When one of you speaks, let him not lie. When one of you promises, let him not break it. When one of you is trusted, let him not betray it. Lower your gaze, restrain your hands from harming others, and guard your chastity."

Source: Musnad Abī Ya’lá 4195

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

Poem: Always Be Grateful For The Gifts Allah Chose To Give

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 If you can read this, to Allah be thankful.

If the scent of rain and coffee you can smell,

Myriad colors and taste of food you can tell,

Then you have many reasons to be grateful.

~•~

If you can write, memorize or multitask,

If you can read or move about pretty fast,

Or if you can smile, know what it's like to laugh,

And you are Muslim - you have more than enough.

~•~

If you have intuition to sense what's right,

In learning about Islam you take delight,

And on various behaviours you have insight,

Allah's gift of wisdom to you recognize.

~•~

If you can stand to pray or say Allah's Name,

Wear your Muslim identity without shame,

Or recall what makes us unique and the same,

Thank Allah for guiding you to the Straight Way.

~•~

If you know what's sweet, spicy, sour, hot and cold,

If you count your blessings and signs in this world,

You may not list them all - most proofs are untold.

Of your greatest gift Islam always take hold.

~•~

Keep thanking Allah through remembrance and faith,

Through obeying Allah for blessings He gave

To your best ability each night and day.

Be grateful for lessons taught in many ways.

~•~

Thank Allah and join the few who support Him.

Don't mind your haters, they're there to earn your sins.

May Allah forgive us and make us destined

To join the grateful in Jannah next to Him. Ameen.

~•~

📖 Abu Dharr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "O Abu Dharr, do you say an abundance of possessions is wealth?" I said "yes." The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Do you say a lack of possessions is poverty?" I said "yes." The Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam repeated this three times, then he said, "Wealth is in the heart and poverty is in the heart. Whoever is wealthy in his heart will not be harmed no matter what happens in the world. Whoever is poor in his heart will not be satisfied no matter how much he has in the world. Verily, he will only be harmed by the greed of his own soul."

Source: Al-Mu’jam Al-Kabīr 1618

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

Tips: Advise Loved Ones In A One-on-one Manner Instead Of Gossiping About Them

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 If one day you and a group of friends are chatting then suddenly someone jokes about a mutual friend who isn't around to defend themselves, and their description of the subject is actually true, what would your immediate reaction be? Supposing somebody says "So-and-so reeks, they should have a warning sign that states "toxic smell - do not come close" and another one agrees laughing "Yeah their BO totally reminds me of dead fish. They ought to shower more often, seriously." will you join in the conversation and add a hilarious comment only to earn that Muslim's sins, walk away, or defend the absentee saying something like "Maybe they did bathe in the morning but they're all sweaty because they get stressed out easily, or they have internal health issues." or "What do you gain from talking about someone's stench? I'm sure all of us humans have smelt ike perspiration at one point or another. Why talk like experts at sniffing and identifying fragrances? Are you training yourselves to be canines? Be quiet, if you can't afford to be nice." Then if the mutual friend casually walks in during the discussion, would you tell them "Hey can you do something about your smell? Your disturbing odor is inspiring these clowns to gossip and I'm tired of tolerating their complaints. Like put on perfume, change your shirt or take a bath ASAP or we'll stink together." or will you take your friend aside, go to a more secluded area and kindly advise them stating "You know I love you for Allah's sake and care about you, right? And you understand that, as your friend, I would never want to do or say anything to purposely hurt you? Well, I notice that sometimes you emit bodily smells which can offend some people. Don't get me wrong, I also sweat a lot especially on hot days. But have you considered trying a different deodorant like the one I use or lime/calamansi juice, changing your garments more frequently, and avoiding wearing clothes that are soaking wet? If you take my advice, I guarantee you'll feel so much better when you keep yourself smelling fresh."
There is a positive impact in being advised by a loved one privately instead of receiving advice while several spectators are hearing you being criticized. The chances of a loved one taking your advice willingly if you admonish them in a one-on-one manner is much greater than if you were to point out their flaws and scolded them in public.
Naturally most people would avoid and no longer trust an individual who deliberately embarrassed them or gossiped about them. So next time you see a friend who decided to stop wearing the hijab for some personal reason, rather than gossiping to your other friends about them, arrogantly looking down on how she has become "lost, trashy, ignorant, deviant, and misguided", you can approach her directly, speak where no bystanders are nearby to gather information for their childish gossip, and educate her lovingly about the importance of wearing the hijab for Allah's sake until Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala softens her heart and she displays significant improvement, appreciating the virtues of modesty. Another alternative is to share articles about why Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala legislated Muslim women to wear the hijab and include her in your Du'as, praying that Allah the Most Merciful guides her someday, instead of gossiping with those who act as though they're flawless and who forget that they too are humanly capable of making mistakes.
~•~
📖 Abdullah ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu reported that they mentioned a man in front of the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam and they said, “He only eats if he is fed! He only moves if he is made to move!” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “You have backbitten him.” They said, “We only said what is true about him.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “It is enough sin to mention bad things about your brother.”
In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “If what you said about him were not true, you would have slandered him.”
Source: Musnad ‘Abdullah ibn al-Mubārak 2
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Mundhiri
📖 Al-Muzanni reported: Al-Shafi’i, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Whoever admonishes his brother in private has been sincere to him and protected his reputation. Whoever admonishes him in public has humiliated him and betrayed him.”
Source: Ḥilyat Al-Awliyā’ 13854

Note: Loving The Noble Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu'alaihi wa sallam Is In Loving His Sunnah, Not In Committing Acts Of Bid'ah

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 The Sahabas RadhiAllahu 'anhum and salaf (pious predecessors) loved the noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam more than us yet there is no evidence of them having celebrated the Prophet Muhammad's "birthday". Our love for Allah's Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam is proven by striving to follow his Sunnah, not by committing bid'ah and doing things which he SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam never ordered.
The similitude of somebody participating in festivities to celebrate the so-called "mawlid an-nabi" is that of a person who scribbles "I love you" messages around your face with a permanent marker of your most hated color. It simply doesn't make sense for a lover to admire their loved one while carrying out acts which the latter finds offensive, disrespectful or disagreeable.
To prove that we truly love the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam, we should try our best for Allah's sake to do as many Sunnah good deeds as we can, such as: Praying two Sunnah Rak'ahs of Tahiyyat Al-Masjid before sitting in the Masjid, fasting regularly every other Monday and Thursday, fasting on the 13th, 14th and 15th of each month if one has the capability to do so, brushing our teeth before praying, sitting while drinking, ensuring that we eat and drink only with the right hand, saying "Alhamdulillah" when we sneeze, patting the heads of orphans and being compassionate with children, giving and receiving things with the right hand, distributing items and beginning actions from the right side, frequently praying Tahajjud Qiyaam Al-Layl and Salat Ad-Duha, reciting Surah Al-Kahf every Friday etc.
📖 Anas ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “None of you will have faith until I am more beloved to him than his children, his father, and all of the people.”
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 15
Sahih Muslim 44
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “I have left you with two matters which will never lead you astray, as long as you hold on to them: The Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Prophet (Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) .”
Source: Al-Muwaṭṭa’ 1661
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Ibn Abdul Barr
📖 ‘Amr Ibn ‘Awf RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Know that whoever revives a tradition from my Sunnah if it has died out after me, he will have a reward like those who act upon it without diminishing any of their rewards. Whoever innovates a misguided heresy (bid'ah) not pleasing to Allah and His Messenger, he will have a sin like those who act upon it without diminishing any of the people’s burdens."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2677
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to At-Tirmidhi
📖 Al-‘Irbad ibn Sariyah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam prayed with us one day. Then, he SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam faced us and delivered an eloquent sermon that brought tears to our eyes and by it shook our hearts. It was said, “O Messenger of Allah, it is as if this is a farewell address. What do you instruct for us?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “I advise you to fear Allah, listen, and obey, even if an Abyssinian slave is put in charge of you. Whoever lives after me will see many conflicts. You must adhere to my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the righteous, guided successors. Hold firmly to it as if biting with your molar teeth. Beware of (bid'ah) newly invented matters, for every newly invented matter is an innovation and every innovation is misguidance.”
Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4607
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Arna’ut

Poem: Enrich Your Soul With Love For Allah And Stay Grateful

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 Note to self, dear Muslim, be grateful for Allah's gifts.

Accept what Allah gave you, don't question what He gives,

Do not compare your exams to other Muslims' tests,

And know that dunya wasn't designed to be perfect.

~•~

It's okay if you have few furnishings and blankets, 

With meals that are simple, light and often repeated.

It's fine if you can't buy stuff and clothes which are branded,

Since worldly things will be left behind when we're buried.

~•~

Three outfits are enough if you're blessed with gratitude.

With contentment you can survive with minimal food.

Why stress over designer labels, jewels and shoes, 

When in your grave material items won't follow you.

~•~

If ever the spoiled mock you, and call you "sad" or "poor",

Stand firm, not affected, maintain patient attitude,

With a mindset that believes "I'm not wealthy, that's true,

I don't own anything in this world, not even you."

~•~

Alhamdulillah, be thankful for what Allah chose 

To grant you, from tools you can use to improve your soul.

Be ready with good deeds for Allah Most Merciful 

And strive so Jannatul Ferdaus is our lasting home.

~•~

📖 ‘Ubaydullah ibn Mihsan RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Whoever among you wakes up secure in his property, healthy in his body, and he has his food for the day, it is as if he were given the entire world.”

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2346

Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Suyuti

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "If one of you looks at those blessed over him in wealth and appearance, let him look at those below him."

In another narration, the Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Do not look to those above you, lest you view the favors of Allah as trivial."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6125

Sahih Muslim 2963

Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The poor Muslims will enter Paradise before the rich by half of a day, the length of which is five hundred years."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2354

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Wealth is not in having many possessions. Rather, true wealth is in the richness of the soul (contentment)."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6081

Sahih Muslim 1051

Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim

📖 Abu Dharr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "O Abu Dharr, do you say an abundance of possessions is wealth?" I said "yes." The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Do you say a lack of possessions is poverty?" I said "yes." The Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam repeated this three times, then he said, "Wealth is in the heart and poverty is in the heart. Whoever is wealthy in his heart will not be harmed no matter what happens in the world. Whoever is poor in his heart will not be satisfied no matter how much he has in the world. Verily, he will only be harmed by the greed of his own soul."

Source: Al-Mu’jam Al-Kabīr 1618

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

Note: Support And Love The Sunnah Of The Noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 It is unreasonable to claim that you love a person and expect them to love you back when you purposely do the opposite of what they like or you refuse to take their commands seriously. Placing hashtags with certain catchphrases in social media posts and boycotting products from a particular country where Islamophobic acts are widespread do not suffice as proofs of your love for the noble Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam.
Some testify they love the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam yet when his blessed name is mentioned they don't bother demonstrating respect by saying "SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam" audibly. Others carry out actions which the Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam warned against or never introduced, such as:
🚫 Celebrating birthdays, announcing "Eid Milad" to make birthday celebrations sound "halal", intentionally delaying the obligatory prayers on a regular basis, decorating one's walls with gigantic portraits of people or owning furnishings with images of living beings, drinking and eating with one's left hand, neglecting the Sunnah etiquettes of entering the Masjid and not praying two Rak'ahs of Tahiyyat Al-Masjid before sitting, conducting extravagant weddings, forcing girls to marry whom they aren't interested in marrying and then preventing them from being wed to the pious Muslim they're in love with because of a "cultural" difference, feeling "shy" to wear Islamic clothes in front of non-Muslim acquaintances, partaking in sinful talks including backbiting, uploading selfies which gradually leads to toxic narcissism, ignoring salaams on purpose, and attending festivities of non-Muslims such as Halloween, V-day, and Xmas.
🌻 To be among those whom Allah the Almighty and His noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi love, try to make effort in copying the way he SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam lived his life - grateful to Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala so he remembered Allah a lot, patient during difficult moments, contented with a simple lifestyle, modest while generous whenever he could do charity, and treating people with a balanced combination of kindness and justice.
~•~
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam came to a graveyard and he said, “Peace be upon you, the abode of a people who had faith. We, if Allah wills, will join you. I love to see our brothers.” They said, “Are we not your brothers, O Messenger of Allah?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “You are my companions, but our brothers are those who have yet to come (in the future, those who steadfastly support the beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam without seeing him yet).” They said, “O Messenger of Allah, how will you recognize those people from your nation who have not yet been born?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Suppose a man had horses with white blazes on their foreheads and legs, among horses that are all black. Tell me, would he not recognize his own horses?” They said, “Of course.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “They will come with radiant faces, arms, and legs due to the traces of ablution. I will arrive at the fountain (Al-Kawthar) before them. Some people will be driven away from my fountain, just as a stray camel is driven away. I will call out: 'Come! Come!' But then it will be said to me: 'These people changed themselves (went astray committing acts of bid'ah) after you', and I will say: 'Be off! Be off!'”

Source: Sahih Muslim 249

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

📖 Anas ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “None of you will have faith until I am more beloved to him than his children, his father, and all of the people.”
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 15
Sahih Muslim 44
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “I have left you with two matters which will never lead you astray, as long as you hold on to them: The Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Prophet (Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) .”
Source: Al-Muwaṭṭa’ 1661
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Ibn Abdul Barr
📖 ‘Amr Ibn ‘Awf RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Know that whoever revives a tradition from my Sunnah if it has died out after me, he will have a reward like those who act upon it without diminishing any of their rewards. Whoever innovates a misguided heresy (bid'ah) not pleasing to Allah and His Messenger, he will have a sin like those who act upon it without diminishing any of the people’s burdens."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2677
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to At-Tirmidhi
📖 Al-‘Irbad ibn Sariyah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam prayed with us one day. Then, he SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam faced us and delivered an eloquent sermon that brought tears to our eyes and by it shook our hearts. It was said, “O Messenger of Allah, it is as if this is a farewell address. What do you instruct for us?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “I advise you to fear Allah, listen, and obey, even if an Abyssinian slave is put in charge of you. Whoever lives after me will see many conflicts. You must adhere to my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the righteous, guided successors. Hold firmly to it as if biting with your molar teeth. Beware of (bid'ah) newly invented matters, for every newly invented matter is an innovation and every innovation is misguidance.”
Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4607
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Arna’ut

Poem: Why I Love The Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 Why I love the Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam:
If you ask me, why do I love him, the Prophet Muhammad May Peace be upon him -
I love him because he cared about us Muslims,
and loving him is a condition.
~•~
If you love Allah, then love the Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) --
Allah loved him very much.
He was Allah's Final Messenger, and
The hearts of many did his mercy touch.
~•~
His beautiful character makes me admire him --
His trustworthiness and honesty --
Even before he became Allah's Prophet,
He was known by many disbelievers to be trustworthy.
~•~
I love the Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) because
In good manners he set the best example.
I love how he was patient throughout his life,
And how his morals were never skeptical.
~•~
He (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) cared a lot about his nation, thus he taught us
What we should know about our religion.
When given the chance he'd always educate,
Blessing us with advice through his companions.
~•~
As a father and grandfather, the Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) was kind and tender loving.
His mercy to the poor, widows and orphans --
His good treatment of Allah's servants is too astounding.
~•~
His tolerance, even to non-Muslim Neighbors, is also something to be admired.
His mercy too was further manifest
Through his kind treatment of the slaves he hired.
~•~
As a leader -- he was charismatic,
As a warrior -- marked with strength and bravery,
As a family man -- full of mercy,
And a husband who treated his wives fairly --
~•~
As a friend -- he (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) was accommodating --
Full of cheer, he brought smiles to people's faces --
Respectful to the old, and kind towards the young --
Mercy was the Prophet Muhammad's basis.
~•~
I love how he (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) was merciful -- and because
Of his mercy, he always tried to guide.
I love how he struggled to obey Allah,
And how he remained patient all through his life.
~•~
I love how he (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) was able to do so much --
So many good deeds, despite his simple life --
How he could survive on mere dates and water,
And yet stand for long hours when praying at night.
~•~
I love how he (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) was so thankful to Allah --
How he was always ready to sacrifice.
I love how his character was dignified --
How he (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) was strong and gentle at the same time.
~•~
I love the patience of Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam)
-- In worshipping Allah, in fasting, and praying --
His patience in helping Muslims, and in hard times, And how he was merciful and forgiving. 

~•~
Because of my love for the Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam),
I try to follow him -- and say "you should too"
-- If you truly love Allah, then love Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) --
Let your adherence to his Sunnah prove that your love is true. 

~•~
O' Allah, help us obey You, and help us Follow Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) --
in this world and to Jannah/Heaven --
Grant us his companionship in Paradise,
And allow us to drink from Al-Kawthar - his blessed fountain. Ameen.
~•~
📖 Anas ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “None of you will have faith until I am more beloved to him than his children, his father, and all of the people.”
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 15
Sahih Muslim 44
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “I have left you with two matters which will never lead you astray, as long as you hold on to them: The Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Prophet (Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) .”
Source: Al-Muwaṭṭa’ 1661
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Ibn Abdul Barr
📖 ‘Amr Ibn ‘Awf RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Know that whoever revives a tradition from my Sunnah if it has died out after me, he will have a reward like those who act upon it without diminishing any of their rewards. Whoever innovates a misguided heresy (bid'ah) not pleasing to Allah and His Messenger, he will have a sin like those who act upon it without diminishing any of the people’s burdens."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2677
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to At-Tirmidhi
📖 Al-‘Irbad ibn Sariyah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam prayed with us one day. Then, he SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam faced us and delivered an eloquent sermon that brought tears to our eyes and by it shook our hearts. It was said, “O Messenger of Allah, it is as if this is a farewell address. What do you instruct for us?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “I advise you to fear Allah, listen, and obey, even if an Abyssinian slave is put in charge of you. Whoever lives after me will see many conflicts. You must adhere to my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the righteous, guided successors. Hold firmly to it as if biting with your molar teeth. Beware of (bid'ah) newly invented matters, for every newly invented matter is an innovation and every innovation is misguidance.”
Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4607
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Arna’ut

Poem: Inner Beauty - What Is It?

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 From the signs that Allah blessed you with inner beauty:
You're grateful to Allah, patient with His Destiny,
Eager to learn Islam so your faith levels increase,
Able to be generous, unable to envy,
Happy for others' joys, not tarnished by jealousy.
~•~
Beautiful souls who glow from within cannot be prone
To gossip and ugly talks which inflate one's ego.
They don't count people's flaws nor get sad when ex-friends go.
They care more about what's inside, one's heart, deeds and soul.
When loved ones thrive, they're supportive, not jealous at all.
~•~
People gifted with inner beauty know when to speak,
When to be quiet, listen, when to defend the weak,
When to share and withhold for Allah's sake, when to seek
What brings them closer to Allah Whom they long to meet
In Jannah for being pious, kind, real and sincere.
~•~
📖 Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Verily, gentleness is not found in anything but that it beautifies it, and it is not removed from anything but that it disgraces it.”

Source: Sahih Muslim 2594

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah does not look at your appearance or wealth, but rather He looks at your hearts and actions."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2564
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

Tips: On Dealing With Adult Bullying

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 Intentional harassment or bullying doesn't only occur in school, but it can also take place among "adults", particularly in the workplace. Adult bullying is usually done by insecure individuals, who act like childish fifth-graders persistently messing with another student whom they regard as prettier, wealthier or more intellectually accomplished than them. 

🔹 Three examples of bullying behavior found in some "adults":

1] They deliberately try to make you feel excluded. Imagine talking to a group of five friends, discussing where your next outing will be. After you all agreed to a specific date and location, you later discover on social media that they already had their gathering without you. Upon confronting them about it, you're informed that they wanted the hangout much earlier and "forgot" to invite you. This awkward misunderstanding doesn't happen just once, but numerous times.

2] A co-worker or acquaintance behaves like an obnoxious bully when they have an awful habit of distributing items to everyone in a room while purposely ignoring you.

3] When they're in a bunch with bystanders around, they treat you with fake niceness, yet when nobody close to you is watching they emphasize their insecurities through immature gossip, direct as well as passive-aggresive maltreatment, injustice and disrespect.

🔹 Ways to cope with adult bullying:

1] Maintain strong connection with Allah the Almighty and keep trusting Him Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala. The stronger your faith/Imaan is, the less prone you are to becoming emotionally affected by people's unfair dealings with you.

2] Understand that whoever tries to hurt you on purpose is likely hurting inside. Their self-hatred, struggles with inferiority complex, ignorance of good morals, miserable upbringing or intense jealousy towards you could explain why they treat you poorly.

3] Be grateful Alhamdulillah that you're not the one oppressing others and taking people's sins. It is better to be the innocent subject being gossiped about than be the insecure gossiper whose unkindness causes their despicable envy to become clearly evident.

4] Avoid and minimize your interactions with toxic people. Unfriend, unfollow and never bother checking the timelines of those whose companionship can't add any positive value to your overall well-being. Gladly walk away from adult bullies and learn not to copy their terrible traditions.

5] Focus on developing your connections with those who genuinely care about you for Allah's sake. Find new companions who can inspire you to become a better Muslim and whose actions aren't manipulated by selfishness, egoistic pride, insecurity, greed or self-hate. 

Oftentimes it's your inner beauty, abilities, firm faith/Imaan, confidence and other gifts from Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala which intimidate certain individuals. Don't let their misery and criticism stop you from being the best version of yourself.

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The strong believer is more beloved to Allah 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 wills.' Verily, the phrase ‘if only’ opens the way for the work of shaytan."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2664

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

Poem: I Can't Get Jealous Over Worldly Matters

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 Since I believe that Allah blessed everyone fairly,

And as a Muslim I must accept Allah's Decree,

I can't get jealous of others' joys which are worldly

Nor envy people for what they got and have received.

~*~

Even if I meet ladies much prettier than me,

Or see celebrities enjoy lives of luxury,

Or have friends who are more successful financially,

I still can't afford to make my heart carry envy.

~*~

She can own all the make-up products and clothes she likes,

Collect many costly shoes and always be in style,

Earn a PhD degree and be highly admired,

And still I can't make myself envy that kind of life.

~*~

This guy and that one too can claim I'm poor if they like,

While those women can snub me, backbite or criticize,

And still I won't be fazed by their shallowness and lies;

Since my goal isn't this world, but Jannah Paradise.

~*~

Honestly, I can't bring myself to envy others

For what they've been given by Allah our Creator,

Who justly distributed His gifts and His favors,

And Who loves those who patiently accept His Qadr.

~*~

Should there be souls whom I admire, then strong believers

Whose hearts prefer Paradise to temporal pleasures,

Who memorized the Qur'an, obey Allah's Orders,

And who find peace in Allah's Love, Du'as and Dhikr.

~*~

Sincere souls who love Allah are those I look up to,

With hearts free from hate, jealousy and ingratitude.

No reason for me to resent what Allah gave you.

All blessings are meant to test our faith and gratitude.

~*~

📖 Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "There is no envy but in two cases: A man whom Allah has given wealth and he spends it rightly in Allah's Way, and a man whom Allah has given wisdom and he acts upon it and teaches with it."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 73, Sahih Muslim 816

Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim

Hadith: Virtues Of Praying And Following The Sunnah Of The Beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam

 📖 Malik ibn Al-Huwayrith RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Pray as you have seen me praying. When the time of prayer arrives, let one of you announce the call to prayer for you and then let the older of you lead the prayer.”

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5662

Sahih Muslim 674

Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim

📖 Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Whoever innovates into this matter of ours that which does not belong to it, it will be rejected.”

In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Whoever performs a deed that is not in accordance with our matter, it will be rejected.”

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 2550

Sahih Muslim 1718

Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim

📖 Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Shall I not tell you of that by which Allah expiates your sins and increases your good deeds?” They said, “Of course, O Messenger of Allah.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Thorough ablution despite difficulty, taking many steps to the Masjid, and waiting for one prayer after another prayer.”

Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 427

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

Poem: Your Decisions And Choices Can Impact Your Lifestyle

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 You can stay in bed throughout the morning feeling sad,
Recalling your past and recounting things you don't have,
Or you can pray Salat Ad-Duha and say Du'as,
And do your best to serve Allah with the means you've got.
~•~
You can browse the web and stalk users whom you envy,
Watching daily vlogs that cause self-doubt and jealousy,
Or listen to lectures that enhance your piety,
And read quotes or writings that breed positivity.
~•~
You can disturb your heart by fighting with your haters,
Arguing offline and online with keyboard warriors,
Or you can improve yourself by practicing Sabr,
And forgive for Allah's sake and leave troublemakers.
~•~
You can spend your free time listening to songs and beats,
Dancing with shaytan as your faith gradually gets weak,
Or you can recite from the Qur'an regularly,
And study Islam so your Imaan levels increase.
~•~
You can feel bad inside and keep comparing yourself
To others' lives, wishing you had their homes, looks and wealth,
Or you can thank Allah, dispel bad feelings you've felt
By focusing on your gifts and blessings without guilt.
~•~
You can stress yourself out by desiring perfection,
Complaining whenever you confront disappointments,
Or you can take it easy, rest often, be patient,
As you strive for Allah and accept what He destines.
~•~
Keep in mind that Allah gave you freewill to decide.
Your deliberate choices can impact your lifestyle.
So try your best to make decisions you think are right.
When you fall, rise. Get back up till you reach Paradise.
~•~
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “If one of you looks at those blessed over him in wealth and appearance, let him look at those below him.”
In another narration, the Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Do not look to those above you, lest you view the favors of Allah as trivial.”
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6125
Sahih Muslim 2963
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The strong believer is more beloved to Allah 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 wills.' Verily, the phrase ‘if only’ opens the way for the work of shaytan."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2664

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

Tips: Trust Allah And Never Be Affected By People's Criticism

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 Five sample dialogues to show how you can respond to insults or criticism:

Them: "It's too bad you're unemployed. Don't you feel useless that you just stay at home and others have to support you financially?"

🔹You: "I'm still searching for a good job. Don't you have important tasks to focus on instead of constantly acting like you gave birth to me?"

Them: "Your husband works in the medical field, but he's a fat guy. Does he overstuff himself with his patients?"

🔹You: "My husband has a right to eat what he likes when he wants to. Is your partner so plain and uninteresting that you have all the free time to check out other women's husbands and analyze them? Are you ignorant of the concept of lowering your gaze, or is evaluating my husband's body size your new profession?"

Them: "Eww. Your room is a total dumpster. Are you too lazy to clean it?"

🔹 You: "I'll tidy it up when I'm ready. Since you're obsessed with perfection, how about you do some assessment on your heart and ensure it's completely free from impure qualities? If you were really fabulous and worthy of admiration, your overall personality wouldn't be wretchedly disgusting."

Them: "It's a shame you don't make as much money as we do. We get to dine at classy buffet restaurants anytime and all you enjoy is simple food."

🔹You: "Alhamdulillah I'm gratefully contented with what Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala chose to give me. You must be incredibly delusional if you assume your financial greed triggers envy. With your gigantic ignorance of dunya's reality and your substantially low morals, you're no better than donkeys."

Them: "Wow. You're one greedy eater. Control yourself, you hippo."

🔹 You: "Yeah I'll stop eating when I'm done. In the meantime, why don't you control your tongue and lousy character? I don't recall hiring you to be my fitness coach or weight loss trainer."

🌻 Ways to confidently deal when insulted or criticized:

1] If there were some undeniable facts in the criticism you received, utilize them to develop yourself and be willing to improve for Allah's sake. If the statements you heard aren't true however and you know those words can't describe you at all, smile on the inside and be glad Alhamdulillah that you're not the liar who's falsely accusing others due to absurdity, immaturity, awful upbringing or jealousy.

2] Understand the possibility of the critics being jealously threatened by your achievements, positive traits like generosity, confident vibes, strong faith/Imaan, and/or inner beauty.

3] Acknowledge the truth that the one who is actually suffering on the inside is that troll who spends much of their energy trying to annoy, insult or disturb you, as they can't stand their own inner struggles, self-hatred and insecurities.

4] Keep in mind that your critics also have their own set of imperfections, flaws and shortcomings. A gorilla doesn't need to worry if other gorillas make fun of it for enjoying bananas, just as human beings with lighter skin tone shouldn't feel entitled to ridicule those who are dark-skinned, because ultimately all of us are Allah's servants and we'll be questioned about our actions on the Day of Judgment.

5] Note that you're not the only one in the universe who has to cope with being despised by insecure or envious individuals.

Even the beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam was disliked by numerous unbelievers and hypocrites yet his enemies' criticism and hostility do not change the fact that he SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam will always be the best of all living beings.

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The strong believer is more beloved to Allah 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 wills.' Verily, the  phrase ‘if only’ opens the way for the work of shaytan."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2664

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

Hadith: When Allah Loves Us, He Grants Us Understanding Of Islam.

 📖 Jabir RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Ask Allah for beneficial knowledge and seek refuge in Allah from knowledge that does not benefit.”

Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 3843

Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani

📖 Mu’awiyah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Whomever Allah intends goodness, He gives him (knowledge and guidance) understanding of the religion.”

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 71, Sahih Muslim 1037

Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim

Tips: When To Say The Morning And Evening Adhkaar

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 When is the best time to say the morning Adhkaar? You can say the morning Adhkaar:
1] A few minutes before Salat Al-Fajr.
2] After praying the Fajr prayer.
3] Anytime just before sunrise or after you woke up in the later part of the morning.
Note: You can also say the morning Dhikr after midnight, but it is more preferable and closer to the Sunnah of the beloved Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam to say the morning Adhkaar around Fajr time.
When is the most ideal time to say the evening Adhkaar?
You can say the evening Adhkaar:
1] Some time after Salat Al-'Asr.
2] Just before sunset.
3] Right after the Maghreb prayer.
Note: You're allowed to say the evening Adhkaar even after the 'Ishaa and Witr prayer, but it is more recommended that you say them around Maghreb time to earn more of Allah's Guidance, protection and blessings.
One of the signs that distinguish between true Muslims and hypocrites (munafiqeen/munafiqaat) is that the Muslim strives to remember Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala as often as they can, while hypocrites only pretend to pray and act as if they are believers when there are Muslims around.
~•~
📖 Abdullah ibn Busr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: A man said, “O Messenger of Allah, the laws of Islam are too many for me, so tell me something that I can hold onto.” The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Keep your tongue moist with (Dhikr) the remembrance of Allah.”

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhī 3375

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Increase in ‘righteous deeds everlasting,’” (The Noble Qur'an 18:46). It was said, “What are they, O Messenger of Allah?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “To declare the Greatness of Allah, the Oneness of Allah, the Glory of Allah, the Praise of Allah, and that there is no Power or Might but in Allah.”

Source: Sahih Ibn Ḥibbān 847

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Suyuti

📖 Abdur Rahman ibn Ghanm RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “The best servants of Allah are those who remind you of Allah when they are seen. The worst servants of Allah are those who carry gossip, separating between loved ones and seeking misery for the innocent.”

Source: Musnad Ahmed 17998

Grade: Hasan li ghayrihi (Fair) according to Al-Arna’ut

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah  SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Take up your shields.” They said, “O Messenger of Allah, is the enemy present?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “No, rather your shields from the Hellfire are to declare the Glory of Allah, the Praise of Allah, there is no God but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest. Verily, they (the Adhkaar / words of remembrance of Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) will come on the Day of Resurrection as saviors and guardian angels, and they are ‘the righteous deeds everlasting.’” (The Noble Qur'an 18:46)

Source: Al-Sunan Al-Kubrá lil-Nasā’ī 10204

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
📖 Thawban RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “The best wealth is a tongue that remembers Allah, a grateful heart, and a believing wife who helps one in his faith.”

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhī 3094

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
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Poem: Lower Your Gaze For Allah's Sake Brothers In Islam

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

📜 To brothers in Islam who are non-mahrams to me,

With whom I was talkative and friendly formerly, 

Whose friend requests I declined, unfriended recently, 

Or who doubt their worth when I ignore them in the streets:

~•~

No worries, brothers in Islam, I'm not being mean 

When I lower my gaze or leave your messages "seen",

Or stop greeting you with salaams, unlike previously.

I'm striving to serve Allah and value modesty.

~•~

Note: When some Muslimahs won't look at you directly, 

And they keep their questions brief or walk by you quickly, 

Don't suspect they hate your looks or personality.

They're just trying to be the best Muslims they can be.

~•~

Whether they're single, widowed or in matrimony, 

Younger than you or older, hijabi, niqabi,

Muslim, non-Muslim, covered or dressed immodestly,

To lower your gaze, as Muslim men, it's your duty.

~•~

Better safety from fitna than later be sorry, 

And better attain Allah's Love than society's.

May Allah grant you His Love for your patience, good deeds, 

And for defeating your nafs to earn Jannah. Ameen.

~•~

📖 Buraydah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Do not follow one glance at a woman with another. Verily, you are allowed to have the first one and not the second."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2777

Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani

📖 Jarir RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: I asked the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam about accidentally glancing at a woman. The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam ordered me to look the other way.

Source: Sahih Muslim 2159

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

📖 Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Beware of loitering in the roads.” They said, “O Messenger of Allah (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam), we have nowhere else to sit and talk.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “If you insist, then give the road its rights.” They said, “What are its rights, O Messenger of Allah (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam)?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Lower the gaze, refrain from harm, return greetings of peace, enjoin good and forbid evil.”

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 2333

Sahih Muslim 2121

Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim

Tips: Five Types Of People We Can Avoid For Allah's Sake And Five Not To Ignore

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 Five types of people whom we should avoid for Allah's sake to preserve our emotional and spiritual well-being, and five kinds of persons we mustn't ignore:
Those whom we do not need to pay close attention to:
1] Vloggers, social media influencers or acquaintances whose public activities, vlogs, photos or vibes drain your energy and make you doubt the blessings that Allah the Almighty chose to give you. Realize there's a difference between someone purposely trying to make you jealous and somebody whose grateful attitude for what they have makes you insecure. Nevertheless you have a right to focus on the gifts that Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala gave you instead of closely observing others' "seemingly perfect" lives.
2] People who obviously enjoy gossiping and backbiting about other individuals, even if their bad motive is to playfully joke or entertain their insecurities.
3] Untrustworthy people who have intentionally lied to you several times, knowingly stole from you, or you can sense they're secretly envious of you. Better to have a conversation with ants or butterflies that won't misuse the information you told them than to chat with deceitful frenemies whom you can't rely on.
4] Troublemaking jokesters and morally incompetent clowns who find ridiculous enjoyment in making fun of others. You can't take them seriously because they're obsessed with joking offensively and teasing inappropriately. Better to be considered as "killjoy" by disrespectful goofballs yet your faith/Imaan is stable than lower your morals to satisfy problematic individuals.
5] People who instantly criticize you without being fully acquainted with you, or who automatically judge you as being "judgmental" when you're only trying to protect yourself by choosing your friends carefully, "self-righteous" when you're carrying out your duty for Allah's sake in enjoining what is right, and a "show-off" or "self-promoting narcissist" when you're striving to generously remind others to be the best Muslims they can be for Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala.
🌻 Five categories of persons who deserve close attention:
1] Your mother and father when they give advice, warnings or commands (as long as they don't order you to disobey Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala).
2] People who sincerely advise you to fear Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala regardless of how old they are.
3] The ustadh/ustadha, teacher and lecturer explaining a valuable lesson or delivering an important speech.
4] Your spouse, child, sibling, loved one and friends whom you care about for Allah's sake when they ask for advice, assistance or support in a good cause.
5] Your intuition or gut feeling that is a gift from Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala. If you can feel that what you're about to do is wrong or illogical, then abstain from it for Allah's sake. Similarly if you have a strong feeling that being too friendly with a certain person can lead to trouble, then minimize interaction with them for Allah's sake as much as possible.
📖 Abu Barzah Al-Aslami RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “O you who have faith with their tongues but faith has not entered their hearts! Do not backbite the Muslims or seek their faults. Whoever seeks their faults, Allah will seek his faults. And if Allah seeks his faults, He will expose him even in the privacy of his own house.”

Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4880

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Look to those below you and do not look at those above you, for it is the best way not to belittle the favors of Allah."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6125, Sahih Muslim 2963
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim 

📖 Ali ibn Husayn RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Verily, part of perfection in Islam is for a person to leave what does not concern him.”

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2318

Grade: Sahih li ghayri (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

Poem: ABCs Of Joy Or Contentment

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 [ ABCs of joy or contentment ]

A: Appreciate all gifts that Allah gave you.

B: Blessings disguised are seen in good deeds you do.

C: Contemplate on the positives. Care wisely.

D: Demand less from this world, don’t be too worldly.

E: Evaluate yourself before Judgment Day.

F: Forgive yourself and others’ human mistakes.

G: Gather good deeds, facts and authentic knowledge.

H: Help one another do what’s right with courage.

I: Include Muslims in your du’as night and day.

J: Join the righteous, Allah’s friends. Never betray.

K: Kindness to the young, respect the elderly.

L: Love the truthful ones. Guide the lost and lonely.

M: Make all your deeds just for Allah Almighty.

N: Never compare yourself to anybody.

O: Only do better than yourself yesterday.

P: Pray on time, pray more Sunnahs, sincerely pray.

Q: Quit sinful acts and wasting time with bad friends.

R: Real friends listen, understand, share and defend.

S: Seek Allah’s Forgiveness and Guidance always.

T: Try to stay true. Inspire all to do the same.

U: Understand this world is but temporary.

V: Vie with others for Allah’s Love and Mercy.

W: Win Allah’s Love through right belief and good deeds.

X: Excel in truth, character and piety.

Y: Your goal is to enter Jannah free of sins.

Z: Zealously pray that we meet Allah smiling. Ameen.

Note: Reminder to recite Surah Al-Kahf today Jumuah Friday and include the Muslim Ummah in your Du'as.

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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 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 wills.” Verily, the phrase ‘if only’ opens the way for the work of shaytan.“

Source: Sahih Muslim 2664

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

📖 Abu Dharr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “O Abu Dharr, do you say an abundance of possessions is wealth?” I said 'yes'. The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Do you say a lack of possessions is poverty?” I said 'yes'. The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam repeated this three times, then he SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Wealth is in the heart and poverty is in the heart. Whoever is wealthy in his heart will not be harmed no matter what happens in the world. Whoever is impoverished in his heart will not be satisfied no matter how much he has in the world. Verily, he will only be harmed by the greed of his own soul."

Source: Al-Mu’jam Al-Kabīr 1618

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

Poem: Always Love Your Husband Even If You Don't See Him Always

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 To each wife whose husband works in a different place,

Who is employed or studying many miles away,

And who can't see their other half every night and day:

Don't get tired of loving your soulmate for Allah's sake.

~•~

I understand how sometimes we wish things were perfect,

How fine it would be if lovers didn't separate, 

And if missing one's partner didn't lead to heartaches.

But admit it, this is life, we're bound to be tested.

~•~

In marriage, expect your patience being examined 

When you must deal with the grief of your husband's absence, 

When you can't be near him often unlike your friends' men,

And when you make decisions that require rethinking.

~•~

At times you imagine how amazing it would be 

If you and your husband lived together constantly -

No need for work, no LDR, no polygyny -

But to pass Allah's tests is dunya's reality.

~•~

No worries. Jannah is where you and your spouse can love 

Eternally without trials nor a busy job.

Thank Allah that your love journey trains you to be tough.

Though you can't always be with your zawj, never give up.

~•~

When dreams of your husband make you miss him even more,

And when you need your husband's comforting hugs or words, 

Mention his name in your Du'as to prove he's adored,

Pray you'll both be in Jannah, and know this life is short.

~•~

So no matter how long you wait for your man's return 

Or how far he is, the sky above is the same one, 

And the strength of true love shouldn't drop due to distance,

Since loving him for Allah is worth all the waiting.

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "If a woman prays her five prayers, fasts her month of Ramadan, guards her chastity, and obeys her husband, she will enter Paradise from any gate she wishes."

Source: Sahih Ibn Ḥibbān 4252

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "If I were to order anyone to prostrate to another, I would have ordered a wife to prostrate before her husband."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhī 1159

Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to At-Tirmidhi

Ali Al-Qari said, "That she prostrates to her husband is due to the number of his rights over her and her difficulty in maintaining gratitude for them. This rhetorical point conveys the obligation of the wife to obey her husband in his rights. Indeed, prostration is not lawful to anyone other than Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala."

Source: Mirqāt Al-Mafātīḥ 5/2125

📖 Abdullah ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The world is enjoyment and the best enjoyment in the world is a righteous wife."

Source: Sahih Muslim 1467

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

Note: Your Choice Of Friends Can Say A Lot About You

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 In Surah Al-Furqaan verse 28 Allah the Almighty mentions how some people on the Day of Judgment will regret being friends with the wrong kind of individuals, whose companionship brought no positive value and caused hell/jahannam to be their ultimate destination.
The similitude of a group of pals anxiously blaming each other on the Day of Resurrection is that of a notorious squad of troublemaking bullies who end up in the principal's office. All of them in the gang that is known for bullying the other students get suspended regardless of how active each participant was.
The type of friends you willingly choose to spend time with can significantly impact your overall attitude, beliefs and lifestyle. So never feel guilty about not having many close friends because you're strictly selective regarding who you trust and befriend for Allah's sake.
~ From the qualities of bad companions or toxic people whom we should avoid yet still treat with basic good manners:
1] They enjoy gossiping, spreading rumors, backbiting, making fun of people behind their backs, and fault-finding while disregarding the fact that they're also imperfect.
2] They stubbornly insist on doing acts of bid'ah, refuse to refrain from obvious haraam/forbidden actions, and encourage you to do the same e.g. celebrating birthdays, flirting with non-mahrams, and sketching drawings of living beings.
3] They have zero interest in learning about Islam, they've declined your invitations to join you in attending Islamic lectures or seminars multiple times, and they seem to be overly attached to this worldly life.
4] They're untrustworthy because they've knowingly lied to you more than once, broken a promise without a genuine apology, or you can sense they're secretly jealous of you. Envious people can never be trusted, as they hate seeing you happy or grateful for the blessings that Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala granted you.
5] They have unreasonably high expectations of you and expect you to constantly solve their problems, like you were unknowingly assigned to be their freelance guidance counselor or babysitter in training. Good friends understand your need for space and privacy at times, just as they don't get hurt if you can't always be there for them, since we know that Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala is the Only One Whom we can truly depend on at all times.
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "A man is upon the religion of his best friend, so let one of you look at whom he befriends."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2378
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Nawawi

📖 Mu’adh ibn Anas RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “The best of faith is to love for the sake of Allah, to hate for the sake of Allah, and to keep your tongue busy in the remembrance of Allah.” Mu’adh said, “And what else, O Messenger of Allah?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “And that you love for the people what you love for yourself, and you hate for them what you hate for yourself, and you speak goodness or remain silent.”

Source: Musnad Ahmed 21627

Grade: Sahih li ghayri (Authentic) according to Al-Arna’ut

Poem: As A Muslim, Don't Be Rude And Insecure.

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 Don't question your self-worth when strangers treat you rudely,
When your salaams are ignored though you said them clearly,
And you receive scowls when you're trying to be friendly.
The problem's with them; they're full of self-hate or envy.
~•~
Confident souls that glow with sublime inner beauty
Don't roam around bullying and forming enemies.
With hearts that don't keep grudges, bad vibes and jealousy,
They treat others with fairness and basic courtesy.
~•~
Speak, and they won't roll their eyes, but listen carefully.
Slip or fall, and they won't laugh, but grant help if you need.
If you're mistreated, instead of staring silently,
They'll defend you or bravely confront childish bullies.
~•~
Rude clowns in contrast gloat in their insecurities.
Their hatred of themselves manifests through being mean,
Maltreating those who threaten their tiny self-esteem.
Their lack of manners stems from ignorance of our Deen.
~•~
Next time you meet someone who treats you impolitely,
Pity them, understand that inside they're unhappy,
Likely jealous they're unlike you - you thrive morally,
Guided by Allah to treat everyone humanely.
~•~
📖 'Ali Ibn Abi Talib RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah’s noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “A Muslim has six rights over another Muslim in good conduct: To greet him with peace when he meets him, to respond to his invitation, to respond to his sneeze, to visit him when he is sick, to follow his funeral prayer when he dies, and to love for him what he loves for himself.”

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2736

Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Suyuti
📖 Abdullah Bin 'Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated that Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "The Muslim is the one from whose tongue and hands the Muslims are safe."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 10 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "The best of you in Islam are those with the best character, if they have religious understanding."
Source: Musnad Ahmed 9880
Grade: Sahih
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever wrongs his brother in his honor or anything else should resolve the matter today before it cannot be resolved with gold and silver coins. If he has good deeds to his credit, they will be taken from him according to the measure of his injustice. If he has no good deeds left, he will bear the evil deeds of the one he has oppressed."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 2317
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari

Tips: Differences Between INTJs, ISTJs And ENTJs

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 Five different scenarios and probable reactions of most INTJs, ENTJs and ISTJs to know how to tell them apart:
1] When entering a conference or social gathering:
Most ISTJs would dutifully greet the people whom they're acquainted with one at a time or just enter quietly and greet them individually afterwards.
Most INTJs would focus on the most ideal seat for them where they won't be distracted from the lecture then formally greet the people whom they are familiar with after the seminar, or they won't bother greeting anybody at all if they have other tasks to do later.
Most ENTJs would go in the hall with a loud entrance and confidently greet everyone whether they're strangers or not.
2] When waiting for the elevator to arrive while being in a hurry to rush to the next floor:
Most ISTJs would patiently wait until the elevator door opens.
Most INTJs would change their route and quickly go for the staircase or escalator in order to be efficient.
Most ENTJs would loudly complain how the elevator is causing them to be late, question the people around if it is functioning or under maintenance, start casual conversations with those who are waiting, or take the staircase/elevator while audibly complaining about the unsatisfactory facilities.
3] During meetings and group discussions:
Most ISTJs would converse in a calm, serious and formal tone. They can make sarcastic remarks or jokes when they feel more at ease.
Most INTJs would be silently observant throughout the meeting and ask questions only when necessary. When many of the attendees are laughing or joking around, most INTJs would keep a straight face or smile discreetly.
Most ENTJs would be very vocal, boisterous and talkative, typically taking over the whole discussion. Giving out orders or being domineering comes naturally to them.
4] When they genuinely like you and care about you:
Most ISTJs would make sure that your basic needs are met, they see to it that you are visibly well taken care of, and you get to see a more funny, relaxed or goofy side of them which outsiders don't.
Most INTJs would take initiative to contact you and check how you're doing, they'd be more tolerant and patient with you instead of critical, and they allow you to see their more sensitive and emotional side.
Most ENTJs would spoil you with gifts that they believe would make you happy, they'd be less bossy towards you, or they would let you take the lead in making decisions when you're out together rather than commanding you what you should do.
5] When they don't like you because your overall temperament, values and interests are too different from theirs:
Most ISTJs would show no interest at all in getting to know you better or they'd try to minimize interacting with you.
Most INTJs would remain aloof, distant and indifferent to you if you're not close to them, yet inside they're willing to learn about you if you can prove that your companionship is worthwhile or you're intellectually stimulating.
Most ENTJs would make it obvious that they're not in good terms with you, and will stubbornly decline your invitation to reconcile, unless you agree with their beliefs or guarantee you won't change who they are.
By discovering more about people's personality types,
you can Inn-sha-Allah learn how to adjust yourself to get along more effectively with others or understand why we can't vibe with every individual we meet in life.
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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 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 wills." Verily, the  phrase ‘if only’ opens the way for the work of shaytan."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2664
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

Poem: Alhamdulillah Always

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 When asked "How are you?", "Alhamdulillah," I'd respond.

Praise be to Allah, the Only One Who understands,

Who sees every situation, knows my condition,

And Who's always with me - so Allah deserves my thanks.

~*~

Behind each "Alhamdulillah, I'm okay," statement

Are untold stories of patience and sweet contentment,

A heart that may be broken, cries that are unspoken,

And concealed tears that flow through Du'a/supplication.

~*~

Although I've sinned, Alhamdulillah there's repentance.

Indeed Allah is the Most Kind and Most Forgiving.

Though not so rich, I'm content with what Allah destined.

There's wisdom in all that Allah decrees to happen.

~*~

Even if I've lost some loved ones and gained some ex-friends,

Alhamdulillah for Allah's Mercy and Guidance,

For guiding me to depend on no one except Him,

And for saving me from those who are bad influence.

~*~

Alhamdulillah, even if I wish to complain

And whine about individuals who lie and betray,

I thank Allah that I'm not like them in any way.

Through haters I've learned to stay patient for Allah's sake.

~*~

While each night and day can be a battle or challenge,

Full of trials that have my faith/Imaan examined,

Alhamdulillah, I have Allah Who can strengthen

And guide me to Him when He hears my supplications.

~*~

Alhamdulillah when I'm happy, stressed, or crying.

All Praise and thanks belong to Allah the Most Loving,

Who granted me not all my wants but my requirements,

Who truly understands my words and silent moments.

~*~

📖 Ibn Abbas RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The first to be called to Paradise are those who always praised Allah in times of ease and adversity."

In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Those who praised Allah in every situation."

Source: Al-Mu’jam Al-Kabīr 12345

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Suyuti

Tips: Know When To Refrain From Asking Personal Questions

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 From the signs of trustworthy friends: They respect your need for privacy at certain times, they understand you're not required to disclose all the personal details of who you were in the past, and they don't compel you to reveal everything that happens to you in your life. Questions like "When was the last time you and your husband did it? How often do you make love? With lights on or off?", "What kind of adult websites did you enjoy browsing when you were a teen?" and "Why did you move to different schools a lot?" wouldn't be asked by a decent person who knows when to mind their own business and give you some space.

° Three instances when it's better to refrain from asking a personal question:

1) If the answer you receive will not benefit you at all in this world and the afterlife. 

2) If their response could lead you or them to trouble, or their reply is a potential topic for gossip.

3) If the reason for asking is to collect information which you plan to use against them.

You can be good friends with another Muslim without needing to pry into topics which they're not comfortable discussing with just anyone. Knowing a lot about someone isn't always essential to build intimate friendships. It is possible for two persons to be close because they have many similar interests, share common qualities, and mutually help each other become better Muslims for Allah's sake without nosily interfering with matters which do not concern them.

📖 Ali ibn Husayn RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Verily, part of perfection in Islam is for a person to leave what does not concern him.”

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2318

Grade: Sahih li ghayri (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

Poem: Loving Them From A Distance For Allah's Sake

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 To whom it may concern, who I love for Allah's sake,
Whose passion for learning Islam increases my faith,
Whose gentleness inspires me to improve my own traits:
I love you for Allah though it's not clearly displayed.
~•~
Fighting the urge to chat with you daily, I'm afraid
That my affection and care for you may escalate
Into something not normal, or inappropriate,
So I distance myself, so you and I remain safe.
~•~
From the outside it seems like you and I can't relate,
But inside I feel we're the same in so many ways.
We've struggled, shed tears, challenging problems we both faced,
And to join those whom Allah loves is one of our aims.
~•~
Trust me, I think of you a lot, nearly night and day,
During Tahajjud thinking if you're likewise awake,
And after Fajr eager to remind you would say
Your Adhkaar, then reaching out to check if you're okay.
~•~
We could talk for hours, but fitna makes me hesitate.
You know how shaytan is patient with his cunning games.
Thus I love you from a distance and sincerely pray
That we both make it to Jannah Paradise someday.
~•~
📖 Mu’adh Ibn Jabal RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Allah the Almighty said: 'Those who love each other for the sake of My Glory will be upon pulpits of light, admired by the prophets and the martyrs.'"

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhī 2390

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah will say on the Day of Resurrection: 'Where are those who love each other for the sake of My Glory? Today, I will shelter them in My Shade on a day when there is no shade but Mine.'"
Source: Sahih Muslim 2566
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
📖 Abu Darda RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “No Muslim servant supplicates for his brother behind his back but that the angel says: 'And for you the same.'”

Source: Sahih Muslim 2732

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

Poem: Take Care Of Your Dear Parents Especially Your Mom

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 To those who spend much of their time nowadays caring
For their moms who reached old age, or became bedridden,
Who accompany them to hospitals now and then,
Who feed and bathe them daily as their moms have weakened:
Know Allah loves you. Take care of your mom with patience.
~•~
I've done it before, striving to care for my dear mom,
Lifting her to the bathroom though I wasn't so strong,
Bathing her often like she bathed me when I was young,
Massaging her legs, and feeding her with my right hand,
Praying that my mom gets better until she was gone.
~•~
So no matter how tiring your situation is,
Whether you're tired enough with work or have your own kids,
Or caring for your mom can conflict with your marriage,
Recall how your mom worked so hard when you were a kid,
How she let herself get tired so you'd be comforted.
~•~
Thus don't give up. Never think of sending her away
To a place where strangers may not care for her with faith.
Continue taking good care of her for Allah's sake.
Remember those times when she fed you without complaint,
Taught you how to walk and helped you without being paid.
~•~
She's still your mother even if she forgot your name.
She still loves you despite not recognizing your face.
Pray that in Paradise you'll be together again,
Free from challenging tests, worries, grief and exhaustion.
Strive, brave Muslim. Allah loves those who remain patient.
~•~
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: A man asked the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam, “Who is most deserving of my good company?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Your mother.” The man asked, “Then who?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said “Your mother.” The man asked again, “Then who?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Your mother.” The man asked again, “Then who?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Your father.”
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5626, Sahih Muslim 2548
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 Abdullah ibn Mas’ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: I asked, “O Messenger of Allah, which deed is best?” The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Prayer at its proper time.” I asked, “What is next?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Good treatment of your parents.” I said, “What is next?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Striving in the way of Allah.” I became silent and if I had asked him more, he SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam would have told me.
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 2630, Sahih Muslim 85
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 Mu’awiyah ibn Jahima RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Jahima came to the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam and he said, “O Messenger of Allah, I intend to join the expedition and I seek your counsel.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Do you have a mother?” He said 'yes'. The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Stay with her, for Paradise is beneath her feet (taking good care of your mother for Allah's sake is one of the ways that bring you near Jannah Paradise).”
Source: Sunan Al-Nasā’ī 3104
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

Poem: Virtues Of Fasting Sunnah Fasts For Allah

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 Glad tidings to those who don't just fast in Ramadan,
But who strive for Allah, doing as much as they can
Of good deeds to please Allah, so Jannah's where they land,
Like fasting Sunnah fasts to deserve Baab Ar-Rayyaan.
~•~
They're strangers in the sense that when most eat, they're fasting,
And late at night they pray, while most sleep or go clubbing.
With Allah's Guidance, they race with enthusiasm,
Competing to reach Jannah with a noble entrance.
~•~
For Allah, they fast on Mondays and Thursdays often,
Thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth days of nearly each month,
Six days in Shawwaal, ninth and tenth days of Muharram,
Every other day, so Allah is more pleased with them.
~•~
Fasting regularly can enhance one's self-control.
If you can shun food and drink, you can strengthen your soul
By training it to avoid what's haraam/unlawful.
Resisting vile desires leads to success in both worlds.
~•~
Fast to please Allah and prove to Him your eagerness
To see Allah's Face after striving to pass His tests.
Let feelings of hunger and thirst erase sins you did,
As you thrive with those whose Imaan is above average.
~•~
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The deeds are presented on Monday and Thursday. Thus, I love for my deeds to be presented while I am fasting."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 747
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
📖 Sahl ibn Sa’d RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, there is a gate in Paradise called Ar-Rayyaan, through which only those who fasted will enter on the Day of Resurrection. No one else will enter it along with them. It will be said: 'Where are those who fasted, so that they may enter?' When the last of them enter, it will be closed and no one else will go through it."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 1797
Sahih Muslim 1152
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever fasts a day in the way of Allah, Allah will move his face away from the Hellfire by a distance of seventy years."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 2685
Sahih Muslim 1153
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim

📖 ‘Amr ibn ‘Awf RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Know that whoever revives a tradition from my Sunnah if it has died out after me, he will have a reward like those who act upon it without diminishing any of their rewards. Whoever innovates a misguided heresy (bid'ah/innovation) not pleasing to Allah and His Messenger, he will have a sin like those who act upon it without diminishing any of the people’s burdens.”

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2677

Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to At-Tirmidhi

Tips: Some Things You Can Relate To If You Have An INTJ Personality Type

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 Some things you can relate to if you have an INTJ personality type:

I (Introverted): 

1] Although you're not afraid to confront people or interact with them once in a while, you prefer spending time alone doing tasks like researching, reading, listening to podcasts and recorded lectures, planning schedules, or contemplating.

2] You're more contented with having only a few close friends than trying to befriend everybody you meet. Being selective with your choice of friends, you gladly don't mind being avoided by those who busy themselves with fault-finding, gossiping and collecting others' sins through shameless backbiting.

3] You would rather lead groups from behind the scenes, be second in command, or support a competent leader than constantly insist on taking leadership roles.

N (Intuitive):

1] You can usually sense how people feel despite their outward behavior, body language and tone of voice. Numerous times (with Allah's Guidance) you've guessed correctly that someone was being dishonest, untrustworthy, or concealing certain information from you.

2] You notice patterns, frequently have vivid dreams, detect hidden meanings, understand subliminal messages, and can read between the lines (with insight and intuition from Allah the Most Wise).

3] You oftentimes don't get surprised when some meetings, projects or outings have been cancelled because you had a feeling from the start that whoever organized them would most likely cancel them. Generally you find it challenging to trust people.

T (Thinking):

1] You can't easily get offended, insulted or embarrassed. Evaluating criticism is one of the ways for you to improve, receiving insults can enhance inner strength, and awkward moments are opportunities to develop your self-awareness or encourage better understanding of people's different reactions.

2] You confidently make decisions based on logic, efficiency and rationality regardless of what critics may think.

3] Even if you can feel some intense emotions at times, such as jealousy or unwanted feelings of attraction, you resist the urge to act upon what your heart feels and instead pursue what you believe is right.

J (Judging):

1] You have a strong preference for organizing and planning over acting impulsively and being spontaneous.

2] You dislike it when you or other individuals clumsily make grammatical errors, typos and misjudgments.

3] You can be very stubborn once you've decided to stick to a plan, decision or method. You're not the kind of person who wants to fit in or camouflage with the crowd.

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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 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 wills." Verily, the  phrase ‘if only’ opens the way for the work of shaytan."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2664

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

Poem: I Always Have Allah Whom I Confide In

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 Oftentimes I find within me thoughts I wish to share,

Dreams to discuss, secrets too heavy for me to bear,

Questions that need answers, in a quest for friends who care,

Then I hold back when I recall the masks some souls wear.

~•~

If I could confess to this one how they make me feel,

Without fearing ridicule for what I may reveal,

I'd release my emotions so they aren't concealed,

But the concept of friends who never gossip ain't real.

~•~

Each time I see the news or collect information, 

I get the urge to indulge in fruitful discussions 

Then refrain from self-expression when they're not present -

Like-minded souls who got all day to speak and listen.

~•~

I log in, ready to chat with these, but they're not there.

Of their busyness and offline tasks, yes, I'm aware.

Reach out to those who differ from me I wouldn't dare,

Not out of pride but my life goals don't align with theirs.

~•~

I know the secret struggles with which I often deal, 

If they pile up, may cause my heart to be left unhealed, 

Hence I release them in the form of Du'as and tears, 

Firmly believing Allah never leaves me unheard.

~•~

I distance myself often from people for reasons,

Shunning gossip, feelings that could lead to temptation, 

Debates, distractions, and closeness that breeds attraction,

And choose seclusion to preserve my soul's well-being.

~•~

Crying to Allah, for me, is more than sufficient, 

As Allah sees my heart and won't laugh at my problems.

A strong bond with Allah keeps us from feeling lonesome.

When Allah tests us in dunya, let's just talk to Him.

~•~

📖 Abu Dharr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “I instruct you to fear Allah in your private and public affairs. If you do a bad deed, then do a good deed. Do not ask anyone for anything, even if you drop your whip. Do not violate what is entrusted, and do not take a position as judge between two people.”

Source: Musnad Ahmed 21063

Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani

📖 Mu’adh ibn Jabal RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Verily, you will continue to be safe as long as you remain silent. If you speak, it will be recorded for you or against you.”

Source: Al-Mu’jam Al-Kabīr 16591

Grade: Hasan li ghayrihi according to Al-Albani

📖 Anas ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “May Allah have mercy on a person who spoke rightly and was rewarded, or who was silent and remained safe.”

Source: Shu’b Al-Imān 4579

Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani

Hadith: Virtues Of Planting And Gardening

 📖 Anas bin Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “No Muslim plants a tree or sows seeds and then a bird, or a human, or an animal eats from it but that it is charity for him.”

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 2195, Sahih Muslim 1553

Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim

📖 Anas ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “If the Day of Resurrection were established upon one of you while he has in his hand a sapling, then let him plant it.”

Source: Musnad Ahmed 12491 Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani