💌 Tribute to Muslim reverts, specially those so young,
In their teens or twenties who truly embraced Islam:
May Allah the Almighty keep you strong in Imaan,
Grant you patience to abandon all the haraam fun,
And to the Deen of Allah's Prophets guide your loved ones. Ameen.
~•~
It's inspiring to know you try your best to study
And learn about Islam, while valuing modesty,
Unafraid of critics from non-Muslim families,
As you don't aim to please people but Allah Only,
Who saw your good heart and gifted you with right belief.
~•~
Such a notable deed that you left them all behind -
Sins you did when Islam you didn't yet recognize,
From wearing immodest clothes, being too chill with guys,
Enjoying songs, gossiping, and watching what you liked.
It takes tough souls to sacrifice what the nafs desires.
~•~
I admire your trust in Allah, choice to keep going,
And refusal to give up despite criticism
From non-Muslims who think you've made "the wrong decision",
Peers who assume you're "judgmental" when you advise them,
And some born Muslims who suspect you're "just pretending".
~•~
Persevere for Allah's sake. Be steadfast, resilient,
Persistent, determined and patient as a Muslim.
Know the more Allah loves us, the more we'll be challenged
To be purified from past sins, have Imaan strengthened,
Till Allah is Pleased that we did our best to serve Him.
~•~
📖 Sufyan Ibn Abdullah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: I said, "O Messenger of Allah, tell me of a word in Islam I will not need to ask of anyone after you." The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Say, 'I have faith in Allah,' and then remain steadfast."
Source: Sahih Muslim 38
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "We are now in this day. Blessed are the strangers." It was said, “O Messenger of Allah, who are the strangers?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Righteous people among many evil people. Those who disobey them are more numerous than those who obey them."
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Ahmed Shakir
📖 Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "A Muslim is the one who avoids harming the Muslims with his tongue and hands. And a Muhaajir (emigrant) is the one who gives up (abandons) all what Allah has forbidden."
Reference: Sahih Al-Bukhari 10
In-book reference: Book 2, Hadith 3
USC-MSA web (English) reference: Vol. 1, Book 2, Hadith 10
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