Poem: The Stronger Your Belief In Allah, The Less Likely You Envy Others' Lives

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

💌 Strong faith/Imaan and acceptance of Allah's Qadr 

Can prevent us from envying the lives of others.

When we receive Allah's gifts with Sabr and Shukr,

And have firm faith, we won't go after others' favors.

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That person's tall height, light-colored eyes, or huge mansion,

This woman enjoying a rich romantic husband,

And families who get to travel abroad often - 

They can't make us jealous; we know those gifts were destined.

Their joys and achievements are tests Allah has given.

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That woman's pretty face and impressive credentials,

This person delighting in a luxurious lifestyle,

And individuals who label themselves "successful",

They can't make us feel inferior nor one bit doubtful

About blessings Allah gave which are uncountable.

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You married an Arab? Mabrook. Be a grateful wife.

You own a thriving business? Good for you. Remain kind.

Published books? Well done. Keep inspiring through what you write.

Train yourself to be happy when other Muslims thrive.

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Enhance your beauty inside by smiling every time 

News of someone's "success" or happiness would arrive,

And accept the fact Allah designed everyone's lives.

Focus on your journey. Don't let envy slow your drive.

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📖 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, “Faith and envy do not combine within a believing servant.”

In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Greed and faith are never combined in the heart of a servant.”

Source: Sunan Al-Nasā’ī 3109

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Beware of envy, for it devours (removes) good deeds just as fire devours wood or grass.”

Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4903

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Suyuti

Poem: Faith/Imaan Levels Oftentimes Fluctuate

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

💌 Often our level of faith/Imaan can fluctuate.

Sometimes it's up and we're in a motivated state,

Energized to do many good deeds for Allah's sake.

Other times it goes down, and we feel lost and dismayed.

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When our faith/Imaan level would reach the lowest point,

When it reaches rock bottom and life just disappoints,

We get depressed or dependent on money and coins,

Eager to amass worldly joys, easily annoyed.

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What cause our level of faith/Imaan to drop include:

Forgetting Allah, delaying Salah, less Sujood,

Gossiping with friends who tell lies and lack good virtues,

Impatience, and wasting time on things without value.

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The following, when done a lot, can strengthen our faith:

Striving for Allah's Love, saying Dhikr night and day,

Reciting from the Qur'an daily at least one page,

Praying Tahajjud at night when most are not awake,

Being grateful to Allah for blessings that He gave,

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Having worthwhile talks with Muslims who enjoy learning,

Reading about Islam and notes on self-improvement,

Showing kindness to animals, orphans and children,

Working hard for good results on the Day of Judgment,

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Staying content with what Allah chose and predestined,

Not comparing our tests to friends' examinations,

Refusing to carry envy, pride and suspicion,

Reminding ourselves we can die at any moment.

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May Allah the Most Kind keep our faith/Imaan strengthened,

Forgive us and take us when we're ready to meet Him,

Smiling and deserving of Jannah's entrance. Ameen.

Maintain these for strong Imaan: Gratitude and patience.

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📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The faith of a servant is not upright until his heart is upright, and his heart is not upright until his tongue is upright. A man will not enter Paradise if his neighbor is not secure from his evil."

Source: Musnad Ahmed 12636

Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani

📖 Abu Ja’far RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: ‘Umayr Ibn Habib RadhiAllahu 'anhu said, “Faith increases and decreases.” It was said, “How does it increase and decrease?” ‘Umayr said, “If we remember our Rabb (Allah) and fear Him, it will increase. If we are heedless and we forget, and we waste our time,  it will decrease.”

Source: Shu’ab Al-Imaan 55

Poem: Dear Muslim Revert

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

📜 Dear Muslim revert, don't despair of Allah's Mercy.

Allah the Almighty sees your faith which you conceal,

Your heart accepts Just One God. Tawheed is your belief.

You love Islam but then you meet these difficulties...

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Some born Muslims suspect you, doubting if you're sincere,

Or you're simply acting to join their community.

Then ostracized and disowned by your own family,

With both sides hating on you, you feel stuck in between.

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It's tough being misunderstood by fellow Muslims,

Abandoning you as you still haven't stopped some sins,

Not knowing you're struggling yet striving with patience,

Hoping you can find friends who are more understanding.

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In Ramadan often you have to hide you're fasting,

Most of your Salahs/prayers are done in seclusion,

Inside your room where few Islamic books are hidden,

Wearing hijab and modest clothes only when praying.

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Like a game of hide and seek, you have Islam concealed,

Afraid to be harmed by loved ones if it is revealed.

You're guilty of pretending, yet you know it's all real,

The real you is Muslim. With Islam your wounds are healed.

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Dear Muslim revert, worship Allah so patiently,

Even if you must hide, pray to God consistently,

Say Du'as and Dhikr secretly and sincerely,

Study Islam when given the opportunity.

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Eventually Allah can guide your loved ones. Trust Him.

Even if it takes years for them to become Muslim,

Invite them to Allah's Way and continue praying,

Do Da'wah with your manners, show them what they're missing.

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Treat non-Muslim relatives with justice and mercy.

Your improved character can show them Islam's beauty.

Attend Islamic circles even if secretly,

Or befriend pious Muslims who can teach you your Deen.

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Also learn the Qur'an, study its verses' meanings.

As you research more, you'll become better gradually.

Keep striving with Jannah as your main destination.

Paradise is where you'll find eternal bliss and peace.