Poem: Affirmations As A Muslimah Wearing Niqab

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

💌 I wear the niqab not because I lack confidence 

To show my face nor is it worn to please my husband.

I wear it for Allah, to join the pious women, 

And so I'm judged for what's in my heart, not appearance.

~•~

The niqab doesn't symbolize I'm hiding something 

Nor does it convey I'm so ignorant of fashion.

The veil is an emblem of being Allah's servant,

A Muslim, who by society is not governed.

~•~

A lady's charms that Allah gave aren't for flaunting 

And showcasing to anyone like a cheap item.

A Muslimah's body serves Allah and obeys Him 

In valuing the hijaab, as a Muslim woman.

~•~

With the hijaab and niqaab among male non-mahrams,

We avoid causing fitna, walking as distractions, 

And modesty affirms we're Allah's humble servants.

The choice to shield and guard one's treasures implies freedom.

~•~

Veiling for Allah is an option we have chosen, 

Eager to comply with Allah's Laws and Commandments.

With hijaab and niqaab, we wish to be obedient, 

Earning Allah's Love when tough moments enhance patience.

~•~

📖 It was narrated from Safiyyah Bint Shaybah RadhiAllahu 'anha that 'Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha used to say: "When these words were revealed – “...and to draw their veils all over Juyoobihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms)” – they took their izaars (a kind of garment) and tore them from the edges and covered their faces with them."

Narrated by Al-Bukhaari, 4481

The following version was narrated by Abu Dawood (4102): "May Allah have mercy on the Muhaajir women. When Allah revealed the words, “and to draw their veils all over Juyoobihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms)”, they tore the thickest of their aprons (a kind of garment) and covered their faces with them."

📖 'Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha narrated: "The believing women would pray the dawn prayer with the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam. Then, they would return home wrapped in their mantles (long cloaks); they would not be recognized by anyone."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 365

Sahih Muslim 645

Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim

📖 Abu Udhaynah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The best of your women are loving, fertile, suitable, and comforting, if they fear Allah. The worst of your women unveil their beauty, take pride in their appearance, and they are hypocrites. None of them will enter Paradise except as rarely as you see a red-beaked crow."

Source: Al-Sunan Al-Kubrá 12480

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

Poem: Tips On How To Deal With Being "Ghosted" Or Ignored

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

💌 A few tips on how to deal with those who ignore you, 

Who gift you with apathy, scorn or ingratitude, 

Who left your messages on seen mode, and misconstrue 

Your condition and accuse you of "bad attitude":

~•~

One: Understand why they're ignoring. They're insecure, 

Jealous of your blessings and cool things you get to do,

Or your intense enthusiasm leaves them confused - 

Of how to measure up to your kindness they're unsure.

~•~

Two: Once you're done knocking on their doors several times,

And they reply by disregarding your many tries, 

Gladly move on. A formal goodbye isn't required.

They may regret letting you evade after some time.

~•~

Let them realize what they'll be missing: Your soul's light, 

Your willingness to listen to them, your kind advice, 

Your eagerness to help them out and cheer when they thrive, 

And saying their names in Du'as nearly day and night.

~•~

Three: Have enough self-respect to forget those who left.

No need to connect with those who bring no benefit,

Who fail to inspire you, who are too proud to forgive, 

And whose obsession with gossip just produces stress.

~•~

Four: Though you've detached from some, recall your relatives.

To those connected through kinship still display respect.

Greet them with the salaam, and when you can, pay visits.

Pray that Allah guides them. Be patient when they upset.

~•~

Five: Be contented knowing that Allah always hears 

And sees you even if all so-called friends disappeared.

People's avoidance or dismissal shouldn't be feared, 

Because with or without them, Allah is always Near.

~•~

📖 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 (Imaan)."

Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4681

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

Al-Azimabadi said, “That he hates for the sake of Allah does not mean he harms the one he hates. Rather, the hatred is for his unbelief and disobedience.”

Source: ‘Awn Al-Ma’būd 4681

📖 Abdullah ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The one who keeps good relations with his family is not the one who reciprocates the good done to him. Rather, the one who keeps good relations with his family is the one who continues to be good to them despite having been cut off by them."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5645

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari

📖 Anas ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Do not hate each other, do not envy each other, do not turn away from each other, but rather be servants of Allah as brothers. It is not lawful for a Muslim to boycott his brother for more than three days."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5718

Sahih Muslim 2559

Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim

📖 Suraqah ibn Ju’shum RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "O Suraqah, shall I tell you about the people of Paradise and Hellfire?" Suraqah said, “Of course, O Messenger of Allah.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "As for the people of Hellfire, it is every hard-hearted, cruel, and arrogant person. 

As for the people of Paradise, they are the meek and oppressed."

Source: Al-Mu’jam Al-Kabīr 6589

Grade: Sahih li ghayrihi according to Al-Albani