💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Whatever major or college course that a Muslim took lacks barakah (blessings) if it distances them from Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala and causes them to be preoccupied with dunya's temporary pleasures. If you majored in accountancy or took up a course in business administration, there is no barakah in what you have studied if you still deal with ribaa/usury or behave deceitfully with your clients. If you graduated with a master's or doctorate degree on a certain field, the money spent on your tuition and whatnot may be devoid of blessings if your fancy titles and impressive awards distract you from striving to please Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala.
Hanging up tarpaulins with an enlarged photo of oneself, spreading one's graduation photos as though graduating from a university is the main definition of "success", and scornfully looking down on those who can't afford formal education are trivial matters which don't lead to Allah the Almighty being pleased with a Muslim, particularly if that supposedly "educated" and "sophisticated" person shows no interest in trying to learn more about Islam.
A Muslim's experiences in college can Inn-sha-Allah be blessed if they at least make regular effort to study about Islam, whether by reading Islamic books, listening to Islamic lectures or attending weekly Islamic classes and religious gatherings.
All the graduation caps that one has worn, medals won and certificates received will be completely useless in one's grave and the Day of Resurrection. On Judgment Day we won't be asked about our IQ levels, how advanced our vocabulary was, what kind of intelligence we had, how much income we made from the professions we chose, and how many selfies were uploaded.
Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala will judge us based on what He sees in our hearts, our sincerity, actions that we did and if we remained steadfast, patiently adhering to the Sunnah of the beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam.
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📖 Ibn Mas’ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The son of Adam (every human) will not be dismissed from his Rabb (Allah the Almighty) on the Day of Resurrection until he is questioned about five issues: his life and how he lived it, his youth and how he used it, his wealth and how he earned it and how he spent it, and how he acted on his knowledge."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhī 2416
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever travels a path in search of knowledge, Allah will make easy for him a path to Paradise."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2699
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
Islamic reminders, Hadith, notes, poems, poetry, lessons, reflections etc.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Hadith: Virtues Of Saying Du'a / Supplication
📖 Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “There is no Muslim who calls upon Allah, without sin or cutting family ties, but that Allah will give him one of three answers: He (Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) will quickly fulfill his supplication, He will store it for him in the Hereafter, or He will divert an evil from him similar to it.” They said, “In that case we will ask for more.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Allah has even more."
Source: Musnad Aḥmed 10749
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Our Rabb (Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) descends to the lowest heaven in the last third of every night, and He says: 'Who is calling upon Me so that I may answer him? Who is asking from Me so that I may give him? Who is seeking My Forgiveness so that I may forgive him?'"
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 1094, Sahih Muslim 758
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, "Call upon Allah with certainty that He will answer you. Know that Allah will not answer the supplication of a heart that is negligent and distracted."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhī 3479
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani
Source: Musnad Aḥmed 10749
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Our Rabb (Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) descends to the lowest heaven in the last third of every night, and He says: 'Who is calling upon Me so that I may answer him? Who is asking from Me so that I may give him? Who is seeking My Forgiveness so that I may forgive him?'"
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 1094, Sahih Muslim 758
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, "Call upon Allah with certainty that He will answer you. Know that Allah will not answer the supplication of a heart that is negligent and distracted."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhī 3479
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani
Note: What's It Like To Be INTJ?
💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Some of my traits and things I've dealt with which explain my INTJ personality (if you can relate to most or all of these, you may be an INTJ too):
1] Inability to get bored researching and exploring different websites and articles online.
2] Extreme curiosity in issues that are important or relevant to what I'm going through. When I am interested in a subject or wish to be more acquainted with a person, I have a tendency to ask a lot of questions.
3] Usually the odd one out in a group just smiling or not laughing when the others are joking or teasing each other boisterously. Goofing around and acting childish don't come naturally to me.
4] Intensely disliking gossip and avoiding people who seem to enjoy backbiting about others.
5] Being asked to apologize to several individuals or somehow making up to them for unknowingly or unintentionally offending them in the past. INTJs typically communicate in a straightforward manner and efficiently state facts without having to spare emotions.
6] Not being disappointed when a person broke a promise, ignored a salaam, left a text message unanswered, or didn't invite me to a meeting or gathering where other mutual friends were invited, since I don't get emotionally attached to people and can't trust anybody easily. Alhamdulillah as an INTJ, it's not difficult for me to move on from those who are incompatible and who can't reciprocate my loyalty.
7] Appearing like an "arrogant snob" to those who instantly make judgements based on what they see while they don't even know me fully. To strangers and outsiders I may seem distant, aloof and too strict. However with loved ones and the few whom I consider as friends, I try to be helpful, protective and compassionately patient with them.
8] Not being an overly emotional or sensitive type has helped me find polygyny manageable Alhamdulillah as my husband's first wife. INTJs generally finalize decisions using logic and envisioned future possibilities instead of relying on current feelings.
9] Disliking socializing with too many people for prolonged periods. After chatting with a few individuals or answering questions, I often withdraw to re-energize. This is why I'm terrible at responding to inbox messages on time no matter how much I want to answer each one of them.
The more you are familiar with your MBTI personality, likes and dislikes, the more you can better understand why you can't vibe and click with every person you meet in life. It's okay to not be friends with everybody you encounter, on condition you strive for Allah's sake to be fair and honest with everyone, maintaining good morals and character regardless of how others think of you.
📖 Anas ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever abandons lies in support of falsehood, a house will be built for him in the surroundings of Paradise. Whoever abandons arguments even though he is right, a house will be built for him in its middle. Whoever makes his character excellent, a house will be built for him in its highest part."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhī 1993
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to At-Tirmidhi
📝 MBTI tests that are available online:
https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp
https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/OEJTS/
https://www.crystalknows.com/jung-myers-and-briggs-personality-test#assessment
https://www.123test.com/jung-personality-test/
💌 Some of my traits and things I've dealt with which explain my INTJ personality (if you can relate to most or all of these, you may be an INTJ too):
1] Inability to get bored researching and exploring different websites and articles online.
2] Extreme curiosity in issues that are important or relevant to what I'm going through. When I am interested in a subject or wish to be more acquainted with a person, I have a tendency to ask a lot of questions.
3] Usually the odd one out in a group just smiling or not laughing when the others are joking or teasing each other boisterously. Goofing around and acting childish don't come naturally to me.
4] Intensely disliking gossip and avoiding people who seem to enjoy backbiting about others.
5] Being asked to apologize to several individuals or somehow making up to them for unknowingly or unintentionally offending them in the past. INTJs typically communicate in a straightforward manner and efficiently state facts without having to spare emotions.
6] Not being disappointed when a person broke a promise, ignored a salaam, left a text message unanswered, or didn't invite me to a meeting or gathering where other mutual friends were invited, since I don't get emotionally attached to people and can't trust anybody easily. Alhamdulillah as an INTJ, it's not difficult for me to move on from those who are incompatible and who can't reciprocate my loyalty.
7] Appearing like an "arrogant snob" to those who instantly make judgements based on what they see while they don't even know me fully. To strangers and outsiders I may seem distant, aloof and too strict. However with loved ones and the few whom I consider as friends, I try to be helpful, protective and compassionately patient with them.
8] Not being an overly emotional or sensitive type has helped me find polygyny manageable Alhamdulillah as my husband's first wife. INTJs generally finalize decisions using logic and envisioned future possibilities instead of relying on current feelings.
9] Disliking socializing with too many people for prolonged periods. After chatting with a few individuals or answering questions, I often withdraw to re-energize. This is why I'm terrible at responding to inbox messages on time no matter how much I want to answer each one of them.
The more you are familiar with your MBTI personality, likes and dislikes, the more you can better understand why you can't vibe and click with every person you meet in life. It's okay to not be friends with everybody you encounter, on condition you strive for Allah's sake to be fair and honest with everyone, maintaining good morals and character regardless of how others think of you.
📖 Anas ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever abandons lies in support of falsehood, a house will be built for him in the surroundings of Paradise. Whoever abandons arguments even though he is right, a house will be built for him in its middle. Whoever makes his character excellent, a house will be built for him in its highest part."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhī 1993
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to At-Tirmidhi
📝 MBTI tests that are available online:
https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp
https://openpsychometrics.org/tests/OEJTS/
https://www.crystalknows.com/jung-myers-and-briggs-personality-test#assessment
https://www.123test.com/jung-personality-test/