💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 The similitude of those who seem "clean" outwardly
Yet they carry dirty thoughts and their hearts are filthy
Is that of a golden treasure chest and it's empty,
Within are cobwebs of wounded pride, greed and envy.
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Better to be average-looking with a heart that's clean
Than appear grand while concealing ugly qualities,
From constantly hating on others enviously
And gossiping to accusing Muslims unfairly.
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If you're blessed with a pure heart, you wouldn't be guilty
Of doubting other Muslims' intentions unjustly,
Disdaining someone's gifts, disliking Allah's Decree,
Lying, starting fights, and backbiting despicably.
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Clean minds think "MashaAllah" when Muslims are happy,
Don't invent rumors when some behave incorrectly
But sense pity, so they advise and remind kindly.
Clean hearts care for Allah's sake - with justice and mercy.
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Souls beautified with clean hearts steer clear of all of these:
Arrogance - demanding service meant for VIPs,
Serving one's ego - not forgiving, too hard to please,
And acting as though one sees the whys of people's deeds.
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To have a clean heart: Do good for Allah sincerely.
Be teachable. Don't roll your eyes when a Muslim speaks.
Leave toxic vibes found in those who act impudently.
Train yourself to not feel jealous of others' journeys.
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The cleaner your heart is, the more you can readily
Say Dhikr, accept truth, detect real from fallacies,
Obey Allah regardless of His slaves' enmity,
And avoid misjudging hearts, as that's not your duty.
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📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, when the servant commits a sin, a black mark appears upon his heart. If he abandons the sin, seeks forgiveness, and repents, then his heart will be polished. If he returns to the sin, the blackness will be increased until it overcomes his heart. It is the covering that Allah has mentioned: 'No, rather a covering is over their hearts from what they have earned.' (The Noble Qur'an 83:14)"
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3334
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Suyuti
📖 An-Nu’man ibn Bashir RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "Verily, in the body is a piece of flesh which, if sound, the entire body is sound, and if corrupt, the entire body is corrupt. Truly, it is the heart."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 52
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi
📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, who are the best people?” The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “One with a heart swept clean and truthful in speech.” We said, “O Messenger of Allah, we know truthful in speech. What is a heart swept clean?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “One that is mindful of Allah and pure, in which there is no sin, nor aggression, nor envy.” We said, “Who shows a sign of it?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "One who hates worldliness and loves the Hereafter." They said, “And who shows a sign of it?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "A believer with good character."
Source: Shu’ab Al-Imān 4457
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "People whose hearts are like the hearts of birds will enter Paradise."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2840
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
An-Nawawi said, “It is interpreted to mean they are those who rely upon Allah, or those who have soft hearts.”
Source: Riyāḍh Al-Ṣāliḥīn 1/45