Poem: Careful With The Social Media Accounts You Follow

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

💌 Have enough self-respect to ignore negative posts,

Unfollow toxic users, detach from wicked souls 

Who put you down or gossip through what they say or post,

And whose bad vibes drain you, so they're better left alone.

~•~

Toxic social media accounts include childish rants,

Gossipy notes about those whom they misunderstand,

Lame complaints about those whom they're too scared to confront,

And your energy drops when you read their verbal stunts.

~•~

Avoid jokers and clowns who outshine at gossiping 

Offline and online to emphasize their self-loathing.

Learn and seek content that bring about good influence,

And follow those who inspire and share enlightenment.

~•~

Be careful too, ensure you don't mix with nor promote

Those who support bid'ah, who are careless with their words,

Who enforce extremism and acts bad for your soul,

And causing fitna or chaos is one of their goals.

~•~

Choose the right kind of info absorbed, and always pray 

That Allah the All-Knowing guides us to the Right Way,

To connecting with souls that are pure and strong in faith,

And to tell apart the striving from those led astray.

~•~

📖 Abu Umamah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever loves for the sake of Allah, hates for the sake of Allah, gives for the sake of Allah, and withholds for the sake of Allah has perfected the faith."

Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4681

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said to me: "Young man, if you are able every morning and evening to remove any rancor (grudges, hatred or jealousy) from your heart towards anyone, do so."

Then, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said to me:

"Young man, that is my Sunnah. Whoever revives my Sunnah has loved me, and whoever loves me will be with me in Paradise."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2678

Grade: Hasan

📖 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: You Have The Freewill To Do What Leads You To Your Goals

 💐 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

Poem: Thank Allah And Don't Compare Your Tests To Others' Tests

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

💌 Be wise enough to realize why Allah made you,
Strong enough to accept His Qadr with gratitude,
Brave enough to not compare friends' skills with what you do,
Competing against no one; just striving to improve.
~*~
When most women would brag and get jealous easily,
Claiming things like "I'm wealthy", "I got married early",
"My hair is fancy", "I have twins", "My hubby's Saudi",
Be among the few content with Allah's Destiny.
~*~
We're not in a competition for worldly pleasures,
Not here to prove who's richer and whose house is bigger.
Instead of working to show you're better or smarter,
Do more of Allah's Orders to gain extra ajar.
~*~
You're pretty? Good for you. Don't let your looks be misused.
Wear hijab. Ditch the selfies. Know modesty's virtues.
Finding others prettier shouldn't shrink your value.
Recall the disabled and put yourself in their shoes.
~*~
You run a business? Pray to Allah that it is blessed.
Ensure your earnings are halal to pass Allah's tests.
When other entrepreneurs succeed, don't be upset.
Focus on what Allah gave to reach your own success.
~*~
Still single? Few kids or no children yet? Don't worry.
Stay chaste and pray. Allah's timing is always timely.
Your worth isn't based on the size of your family,
Nor marital status, but your faith and piety.
~*~
While many people compete for fame or tons of likes,
Or they work hard to achieve a luxurious lifestyle,
Join Allah's allies enriched with contentment inside,
At peace, free from envy, as they strive for 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 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
📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Envy consumes good deeds just as fire burns wood. Charity extinguishes sinful deeds just as water extinguishes fire. Prayer is the light of the believer and fasting is his shield from the Hellfire.”
Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 4210
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Ibn Asakir
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Beware of envy, for it devours good deeds just as fire devours wood or grass."
Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4903
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Suyuti

Hadith: Du'a To Seek Allah's Protection From Riyaa / Minor Shirk

 📖 Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam came to us while we were discussing the False Messiah (the dajjaal). 

The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Shall I not tell you about my greater fear for you than the False Messiah?” We said, “Of course!” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “It is hidden idolatry (inconspicuous shirk/polytheism), that a man stands for prayer and beautifies his prayer when he sees another man looking at him.”

Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 4204

Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani

📖 Ma’qil ibn Yasar RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: I departed with Abu Bakr RadhiAllahu 'anhu to meet the Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam. The Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “O Abu Bakr, there is (polytheism/shirk) idolatry among you more hidden than the crawling of an ant.” Abu Bakr RadhiAllahu 'anhu said, “Is there idolatry other than to make another god alongside Allah?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “By the One in Whose Hand is my soul, there is idolatry more hidden than the crawling of an ant. Shall I not tell you something to say to rid you of it both minor and major? Say: "O Allah, I seek refuge in You that I associate partners with You while I know, and I seek Your Forgiveness for what I do not know."”

Source: Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 715

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

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