💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 It's not love without an ounce of hate or confusion -
Nor is it love if there's no training to stay patient.
Dear husband, (though he may not read all my sensations,
I pray I can rewind these moments there in Heaven.)
~•~
Dear soulmate and other half whom Allah has chosen,
I hate how you must work in a city that's distant,
Hate how we don't get to see each other so often,
But I love how our love still stands despite the distance.
~•~
I hate how we don't have our own crib or apartment,
Hate how you seldom get the chance to try my cooking,
But I love looking forward to our weekly meetings
At the school I work and at the house you were raised in.
~•~
I hate how you can't sleep beside me every evening,
Hate missing your cuddles after we had our wedding,
But I love how your image sometimes shows up in dreams,
Sending me signals that you miss me similarly.
~•~
I hate how you and I can't make love through poetry,
Hate how we differ in terms of personality,
But I love how you inspire me to rhyme like crazy,
While our love story increases me in piety.
~•~
I hate how you can't always see the intensity
Of my faithfulness towards you when you're not with me,
When I lower my gaze and snub those who are flirty,
But I love how Allah witnesses my loyalty.
~•~
I hate how some see you as unsatisfactory,
Claiming I'm too good for you and you're out of my league,
But I love how I'm content with Allah's Destiny,
And how Allah selected me to teach you our Deen.
~•~
I hate how when I miss you I would lose energy
And drop the zeal in doing some fave activities,
But I love how love's sorrow subsides eventually,
When love pushes me to supplicate wholeheartedly.
~•~
I'll always love you for Allah's sake dearest hubby,
Although loving you is mostly the cause of my tears.
May Allah the Most Loving make our bond a blessing,
An inspiration to many and key to Jannah. Ameen.
📖 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
Islamic reminders, Hadith, notes, poems, poetry, lessons, reflections etc.
بسم الله. ربي زدني علما. امين
May Allah the Almighty grant us more beneficial knowledge, accept our good deeds, forgive our mistakes, protect us from fitna, and join us with the righteous believers in Jannatul Ferdaus. Ameen.
Thursday, July 2, 2020
Note: Allah Judges Hearts, Not Appearance
💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Alhamdulillah throughout my travels and studies at the different schools I've been to, I've seen various types of beauties from a multitude of countries. Regardless of one's nationality, whether Filipino, Palestinian, Jordanian, Nicaraguan, Brazilian, Bengali, Pakistani, Indian, Lebanese, Malay, Thai, Kenyan, Turkish, Russian, Senegalese, Somali or Afghani, or if you're a wonderful mix of several nationalities say half-Syrian half-Saudi or half-Egyptian half-Japanese, you're beautifully unique.
Whether your nose is pointy and long, or short and cute, whether you have a small or wide forehead, naturally thin or dark eyebrows, narrow or full and pouty lips, dimples or freckles, if your eyes are big and gorgeous or oriental-like and squinted, whether you're slim, plump, beefy, chubby or athletic, and whatever is the color of your eye pupils and skin tone, you're a remarkably beautiful soul so long as your heart is pure, free from arrogantly assuming you're way more good-looking than others and devoid of negative qualities like envy, selfishness and suspecting people's intentions.
Another aspect that magnifies your inner beauty, besides good character, is confidence or self-esteem, accompanied by genuine gratitude to Allah the Almighty for the blessings He gave you. Your face may not look as perfectly proportioned or stunning as a celebrity who has done cosmetic surgery, but Alhamdulillah at least Allah granted you the ability to see, hear, speak and distinguish between right and wrong. Not only that but Allah guided you to the truth Islam, which is a privilege not given to everyone in the universe.
Without Allah's Love, without Islam and without noble manners and sincerity, a pretty face is nothing except a canvas of art portrayed to conceal a soul that currently feels empty.
📖 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
💌 Alhamdulillah throughout my travels and studies at the different schools I've been to, I've seen various types of beauties from a multitude of countries. Regardless of one's nationality, whether Filipino, Palestinian, Jordanian, Nicaraguan, Brazilian, Bengali, Pakistani, Indian, Lebanese, Malay, Thai, Kenyan, Turkish, Russian, Senegalese, Somali or Afghani, or if you're a wonderful mix of several nationalities say half-Syrian half-Saudi or half-Egyptian half-Japanese, you're beautifully unique.
Whether your nose is pointy and long, or short and cute, whether you have a small or wide forehead, naturally thin or dark eyebrows, narrow or full and pouty lips, dimples or freckles, if your eyes are big and gorgeous or oriental-like and squinted, whether you're slim, plump, beefy, chubby or athletic, and whatever is the color of your eye pupils and skin tone, you're a remarkably beautiful soul so long as your heart is pure, free from arrogantly assuming you're way more good-looking than others and devoid of negative qualities like envy, selfishness and suspecting people's intentions.
Another aspect that magnifies your inner beauty, besides good character, is confidence or self-esteem, accompanied by genuine gratitude to Allah the Almighty for the blessings He gave you. Your face may not look as perfectly proportioned or stunning as a celebrity who has done cosmetic surgery, but Alhamdulillah at least Allah granted you the ability to see, hear, speak and distinguish between right and wrong. Not only that but Allah guided you to the truth Islam, which is a privilege not given to everyone in the universe.
Without Allah's Love, without Islam and without noble manners and sincerity, a pretty face is nothing except a canvas of art portrayed to conceal a soul that currently feels empty.
📖 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
Note: Always Seek Allah's Forgiveness And Mercy.
💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Something that we can all agree on is the fact no human being on earth completely lacks flaws, imperfections and the tendency to forget, misinterpret and be overcome by desires once in a while. It is impossible to be entirely perfect and sinless, when this world was designed to be a platform of temporary tests with all sorts of temptations. There is a huge difference nonetheless between Muslims who commit sins due to falling into temptation and stubborn rebels who knowingly disobey Allah the Almighty out of sheer pride.
For instance, a person who steals their colleague's wallet full of cash due to inability to control themselves upon seeing it easily accessible, out in the open, commits a lesser crime than an experienced con-artist who enjoys taking strangers' money through deliberate lies and deceit.
Two persons of the same gender who get all sexual together on one occasion, because they weren't strong enough to resist their intense feelings of attraction, could be guilty of zina but their evil deed isn't as serious as that of an openly queer Muslim "advocate of LGBT+ rights" who has immoral relationships with many individuals, aware that adultery and homosexuality are major sins but refusing to believe they're punishable as long as their illicit activities don't harm anybody.
A Muslimah who prays yet currently doesn't wear the hijab, because she still isn't convinced about the virtues of veiling and dressing modestly, isn't as disobedient as one who pridefully disbelieves that Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala commanded believing women to dress a certain way, whilst she has her own movement where she persuades other female Muslims to discard the hijab for the sake of "freedom" and "liberty".
Those who occasionally watch TV series with a motive to enhance their speaking skills or learn more about human psychology aren't as sinful as those who not only view movies when bored but also have a bad addiction to watching actual porn, unwilling to give up looking at inappropriate content because they like to think there's nothing wrong with their misdeeds.
A Muslim who suddenly utters offensive words and speaks in taboo language due to extreme anger isn't as shameful as one who habitually says the "F-word" and behaves disrespectfully while believing they're entitled to speak however they wish.
People will Inn-sha-Allah be rewarded according to their intentions and circumstances which drove them to the actions they willfully chose.
No matter how many times we've fallen into sin however, we must steadfastly keep fighting our nafs and defeat shaytan's vile insinuations.
From the believers whom Allah the Most Forgiving loves are those who frequently do sincere Tawbah/repentance, and who never quit saying Istighfaar until their souls are returned to Him.
📖 Abu Bakr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "No man commits a sin, then purifies himself in ablution, then prays, and then asks Allah for forgiveness, but that Allah will forgive him." Then, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam recited this verse, 'Those who, if they behave immorally or do wrong, they remember Allah and seek forgiveness for their sins. Who forgives sins besides Allah? And they do not insist on what they have done, while they know better.' (The Noble Qur'an 3:135)"
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 406
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
📖 Ibn Abbas RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: Some people among the idolaters had committed many acts of murder and adultery. They came to the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam and they said, “What you call to is good, but tell us what we can do as an expiation?” Then, the verse was revealed, 'Those who do not call upon another god besides Allah, who do not kill a soul that Allah has sanctified except for a just cause, and who do not commit adultery; whoever does so will meet a penalty. Punishment will be multiplied for him on the Day of Resurrection and he will be humiliated therein, except for those who repent, have faith, and do good deeds. For those, Allah will replace their evil deeds with good deeds.' (The Noble Qur'an 25:68-70). And the verse was revealed, 'Say to My servants who have transgressed against themselves: Do not despair of the Mercy of Allah.' (The Noble Qur'an 39:53)
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 4532
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari
📖 Abu Musa RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah the Almighty stretches out His Hand by night to accept the repentance of those who sin by day, and He stretches out His Hand by day to accept the repentance of those who sin by night, until the sun rises from the west."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2759
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
💌 Something that we can all agree on is the fact no human being on earth completely lacks flaws, imperfections and the tendency to forget, misinterpret and be overcome by desires once in a while. It is impossible to be entirely perfect and sinless, when this world was designed to be a platform of temporary tests with all sorts of temptations. There is a huge difference nonetheless between Muslims who commit sins due to falling into temptation and stubborn rebels who knowingly disobey Allah the Almighty out of sheer pride.
For instance, a person who steals their colleague's wallet full of cash due to inability to control themselves upon seeing it easily accessible, out in the open, commits a lesser crime than an experienced con-artist who enjoys taking strangers' money through deliberate lies and deceit.
Two persons of the same gender who get all sexual together on one occasion, because they weren't strong enough to resist their intense feelings of attraction, could be guilty of zina but their evil deed isn't as serious as that of an openly queer Muslim "advocate of LGBT+ rights" who has immoral relationships with many individuals, aware that adultery and homosexuality are major sins but refusing to believe they're punishable as long as their illicit activities don't harm anybody.
A Muslimah who prays yet currently doesn't wear the hijab, because she still isn't convinced about the virtues of veiling and dressing modestly, isn't as disobedient as one who pridefully disbelieves that Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala commanded believing women to dress a certain way, whilst she has her own movement where she persuades other female Muslims to discard the hijab for the sake of "freedom" and "liberty".
Those who occasionally watch TV series with a motive to enhance their speaking skills or learn more about human psychology aren't as sinful as those who not only view movies when bored but also have a bad addiction to watching actual porn, unwilling to give up looking at inappropriate content because they like to think there's nothing wrong with their misdeeds.
A Muslim who suddenly utters offensive words and speaks in taboo language due to extreme anger isn't as shameful as one who habitually says the "F-word" and behaves disrespectfully while believing they're entitled to speak however they wish.
People will Inn-sha-Allah be rewarded according to their intentions and circumstances which drove them to the actions they willfully chose.
No matter how many times we've fallen into sin however, we must steadfastly keep fighting our nafs and defeat shaytan's vile insinuations.
From the believers whom Allah the Most Forgiving loves are those who frequently do sincere Tawbah/repentance, and who never quit saying Istighfaar until their souls are returned to Him.
📖 Abu Bakr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "No man commits a sin, then purifies himself in ablution, then prays, and then asks Allah for forgiveness, but that Allah will forgive him." Then, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam recited this verse, 'Those who, if they behave immorally or do wrong, they remember Allah and seek forgiveness for their sins. Who forgives sins besides Allah? And they do not insist on what they have done, while they know better.' (The Noble Qur'an 3:135)"
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 406
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
📖 Ibn Abbas RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: Some people among the idolaters had committed many acts of murder and adultery. They came to the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam and they said, “What you call to is good, but tell us what we can do as an expiation?” Then, the verse was revealed, 'Those who do not call upon another god besides Allah, who do not kill a soul that Allah has sanctified except for a just cause, and who do not commit adultery; whoever does so will meet a penalty. Punishment will be multiplied for him on the Day of Resurrection and he will be humiliated therein, except for those who repent, have faith, and do good deeds. For those, Allah will replace their evil deeds with good deeds.' (The Noble Qur'an 25:68-70). And the verse was revealed, 'Say to My servants who have transgressed against themselves: Do not despair of the Mercy of Allah.' (The Noble Qur'an 39:53)
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 4532
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari
📖 Abu Musa RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah the Almighty stretches out His Hand by night to accept the repentance of those who sin by day, and He stretches out His Hand by day to accept the repentance of those who sin by night, until the sun rises from the west."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2759
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
Note: Sins Have A Negative Effect On The Hearts
💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 The more sins that a Muslim deliberately and pridefully does, the more their heart is covered by dark spots which prevent them from recognizing Allah's Light, humbly submitting to Allah's Laws, and being able to tell apart right from wrong.
While it is true that Allah the Most Forgiving can always forgive us when we repent sincerely, it is better to avoid insisting on committing what He prohibited so that when Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala takes us, we aren't caught in the middle of doing what He dislikes and which can bring forth eternal remorse eventually.
Sins committed intentionally are also the reasons why a Muslim may encounter difficulties and further challenges in their lives. A trial can be something that Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala sends to chosen souls so that they go through a form of purification and their sins are expiated before being granted entry to Jannah Paradise. To have a more pleasant or easier life, it is a wise decision to stay away for Allah's sake from wrongdoings, such as backbiting and telling deliberate lies, as much as possible, and to immediately seek Allah's Forgiveness whenever one is overcome by temptation.
📖 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
📖 Al-Harith ibn Suwaid reported: Abdullah ibn Mas’ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu said, "Verily, the believer views his sins as if he were sitting under a mountain, fearing it will fall upon him. The wicked views his sins as if they were a fly passing over his nose."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5949
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari
💌 The more sins that a Muslim deliberately and pridefully does, the more their heart is covered by dark spots which prevent them from recognizing Allah's Light, humbly submitting to Allah's Laws, and being able to tell apart right from wrong.
While it is true that Allah the Most Forgiving can always forgive us when we repent sincerely, it is better to avoid insisting on committing what He prohibited so that when Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala takes us, we aren't caught in the middle of doing what He dislikes and which can bring forth eternal remorse eventually.
Sins committed intentionally are also the reasons why a Muslim may encounter difficulties and further challenges in their lives. A trial can be something that Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala sends to chosen souls so that they go through a form of purification and their sins are expiated before being granted entry to Jannah Paradise. To have a more pleasant or easier life, it is a wise decision to stay away for Allah's sake from wrongdoings, such as backbiting and telling deliberate lies, as much as possible, and to immediately seek Allah's Forgiveness whenever one is overcome by temptation.
📖 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
📖 Al-Harith ibn Suwaid reported: Abdullah ibn Mas’ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu said, "Verily, the believer views his sins as if he were sitting under a mountain, fearing it will fall upon him. The wicked views his sins as if they were a fly passing over his nose."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5949
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari
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