Poem: Three Reasons Why Allah Sometimes Decrees That We Meet People Who Lack Good Character

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

💌 Three reasons why Allah sometimes decrees that we meet 

Toxic people and those who treat us improperly, 

From the weak who ignore salaams, those prone to envy, 

Those who count our flaws, those who roll their eyes when we speak, 

Those who stole from us, and haters who spread calumnies: 

~•~

One: To learn patience, get rewarded for patiently 

Tolerating trolls and troublemakers who mistreat 

Us when we're only trying to apply courtesy.

If all souls we met treated us well impressively, 

We wouldn't have discovered what patience really means.

~•~

Two: To be familiar with what it feels to receive 

Unfair treatment, awful service, and dishonesty. 

So our awareness of how bad manners are nasty 

Can remind us to deal with humans respectfully, 

Specially with fellow Muslims and one's family. 

~•~

Three: To remember to thank Allah for His Mercy, 

As good character is a gift deprived by many. 

When some souls interact with you disrespectfully, 

Realize deep inside they're disturbed, lost, unhappy, 

So they lack guts to say "Thanks", "Please", "Love you", and "Sorry".

~•~

Broken people want others wounded similarly. 

Their rudeness indicates they often feel incomplete. 

Next time someone mistreats you or acts impolitely, 

Stay patient. Thank Allah you don't have their misery.

And be inspired to behave with others more kindly.

~•~

📖 Abu Darda RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Nothing is heavier upon the scale of a believer on the Day of Resurrection than his good character. Verily, Allah hates the vulgar and obscene person (prone to wicked conduct and vile speech such as purposely telling lies, backbiting, spreading rumors)."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2002

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Arna’ut

📖 Sa’d Ibn Abi Waqqas RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, which of the people are most severely tested?” The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "They are the prophets, then the next best (in terms of piety), then the next best. A man is put to trial according to his Deen/religion. If he is firm in his religion, his trials will be more severe. If he is weak in his religion, he is put to trial according to his strength in religion. The servant will continue to be put to trial until he is left walking upon the earth without any sin."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2398

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

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Hadith: The Du'a To Say On Laylatul Qadr

📖 Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha narrated: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, if I know which night is the Night of Decree (Laylatul Qadr), what should I say during it?” The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Say: 'O Allah, You are Pardoning and Generous. You love to forgive, so forgive me.'"

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3513

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Nawawi

📖 Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam would seek spiritual retreat (I'tikaaf) in the mosque during the last ten nights of Ramadan and he SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam would say, "Search for the Night of Decree (Laylat Al-Qadr) during the last ten nights of Ramadan."

In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Search for the Night of Decree in the odd nights among the last ten nights of Ramadan."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 1916 

Sahih Muslim 1169

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 when the month of Ramadan began, "Verily, this month (Ramadan) has presented itself to you. There is a night within it that is better than a thousand months. Whoever is deprived of it has been deprived of all good. None is deprived of its good but that he is truly deprived."

Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 1644

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

Tips: Some Good Deeds That Menstruating Females Can Do In The Last Ten Nights Of Ramadan

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

💌 Nine good deeds that women in their monthly period or postpartum menstruation can do during the last ten nights of Ramadan: 

1 ] Say the morning and evening Dhikr, and other Adhkaar including Istighfaar as often as you can.

2 ] Say Du'a, specially in the last third of every night or few minutes before the Fajr prayer.

3 ] Continue reciting from the Noble Qur'an through Qur'an application on mobile, on a website https://www.thenoblequran.com/q/ , Tafseer or holding a Mushaf with thick gloves or clean cloth. Menstruating females are allowed to perform the Sajdat At-Tilaawah when they reach the Sajdat At-Tilaawah symbol while reading. 

Allah the Almighty knows best.

4 ] Help in preparing the Iftaar and Suhoor meals. 

5 ] Take care of the infants and younger kids while their parents are praying Taraweeh or Qiyaam Al-Layl. 

6 ] Wake up one's family members or Muslim neighbors at Tahajjud time to pray the Qiyaam Al-Layl and Witr prayers. 

7 ] Learn more about Islam by reading Islamic books and articles, watching Islamic lectures online or listening to Islamic talks and beneficial podcasts. 

8 ] Share Islamic reminders on social media to remind oneself, strengthen faith/Imaan, and uplift other Muslims for Allah's sake. 

9 ] Do more acts of kindness or charitable deeds, such as giving advice to Muslims (of the same gender) who feel depressed, visiting a Muslim who is hospitalized or not feeling well, giving food and drink to stray cats and birds, occasionally sharing some dishes with one's loved ones and neighbors, warning Muslims against immoral speech like backbiting etc.

~•~

📖 Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha narrated: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, if I know which night is the Night of Decree (Laylatul Qadr), what should I say during it?” The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Say: 'O Allah, You are Pardoning and Generous. You love to forgive, so forgive me.'"

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3513

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Nawawi

📖 Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam would seek spiritual retreat (I'tikaaf) in the mosque during the last ten nights of Ramadan and he SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam would say, "Search for the Night of Decree (Laylat Al-Qadr) during the last ten nights of Ramadan."

In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Search for the Night of Decree in the odd nights among the last ten nights of Ramadan."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 1916 

Sahih Muslim 1169

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 when the month of Ramadan began, "Verily, this month (Ramadan) has presented itself to you. There is a night within it that is better than a thousand months. Whoever is deprived of it has been deprived of all good. None is deprived of its good but that he is truly deprived."

Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 1644

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

Poem: Why I Despise Divorce Even Though It Is Halal

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

💌 Why I hesitate to ask my husband for divorce, 

Even though it is halal if problems can't be solved: 

I believe that the man whom Allah the Most Wise chose 

As my soulmate inspires my love for Allah to grow, 

Specially through Du'as when my man's not always close.

~•~

I believe there's wisdom in Allah bringing us both. 

Through this marriage, thanks to Allah, I have learned and known 

The sweet outcomes of patience with what Allah bestows, 

Polygyny's role in inspiring spiritual growth, 

And how real love is shown when you forgive your man's faults.

~•~

It's not that I don't have the guts to beg for divorce. 

I'd rather focus on a rose's scent and colors 

Than be a dreary critic that whines about its thorns. 

I'd rather keep a gift from Allah than have it thrown, 

More so if throwing it away just leads to remorse.

~•~

"He's busy, not abusive.", "He clearly didn't know.", 

"Yes, at times he may be too preoccupied with work, 

But I'm aware he's got other dreams, concerns and goals. 

As his wife, I don't want to be the cause of his hurt, 

His tears, weakened level of faith, and feelings of guilt."

~•~

If ever we split up, I'd only wish to return, 

Research ways to have wedding two with my husband first, 

Refusing to quit as I wasn't born a coward. 

As a Muslimah who strives to value Allah's Laws, 

I believe marriage stays strong when it's for Allah's Love.

~•~

📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The world is enjoyment and the best enjoyment in the world is a righteous wife."

Source: Sahih Muslim 1467

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

📖 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-Tirmidhi 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-Mafātih 5/2125 

📖 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 Hibbān 4252

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Jabir RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, shaytan places his throne over the water and he sends out his troops. The closest to him in rank are the greatest at causing tribulations. One of them says: 'I have done this and this.' shaytan says: 'you have done nothing.' Another one says: 'I did not leave this man alone until I separated him from his wife.' shaytan embraces him and he says: 'you have done well!'"

Source: Sahih Muslim 2813

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

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Poem: Some Tips To Cope With Being Despised By Some People

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

💌 Some souls are like the sneeze; when they leave, we thank Allah, 

For shielding us from their bad vibes that invite fitna, 

From their frequent lies, fakery, gheeba, nameema, 

And their disinterest in striving towards Jannah. 

Like parasites, they bring nothing but stress and mishaps.

~•~

Some are like chewing gum, with flavor that can't last long. 

Temporary, good for seasons that can't be prolonged, 

Brief friendships often occur when one person is prone 

To jealousy, feeling insecure, threatened or bored, 

And proud refusal to forgive a non-robot's wrongs.

~•~

The likeness of certain users who choose to unfriend, 

Block your account, or depart from group chats you attend, 

Is that of dead cells which snakes shed to renew their skins,

Or dry leaves which fall from trees when they're shoved by strong winds.

No difference can be spotted, with or without them.

~•~

Tips to cope better with those whose goals conflict with yours: 

Focus on loving Allah, and love Allah the most. 

Recall Prophet Nuh ('alaihis salaam) and how not many showed support. 

By knowing Allah is with us, we won't feel alone. 

Solitude is sweeter than rapport which makes life worse. 

~•~

People in general click with those they relate to. 

Thus, if you're unique or stand out, close friends may be few. 

And that's perfectly fine, when you have Allah with you. 

In the end, what join us when we die are deeds we do, 

Not our fam, not our fans nor VIPs we once knew.

~•~

📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Three things follow a deceased person (to the person's grave). Two of them return and one remains. His family, his wealth, and his deeds follow him. His family and wealth return, but his deeds remain (with the dead in their graves)."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6149 

Sahih Muslim 2960

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 souls are like conscripted soldiers. They come together upon what they recognize, and they differ upon what they reject."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 3109 

Sahih Muslim 2638

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

Al-Nawawi said, "When bodies meet in the world, they come together or differ according to how they were created. The righteous will incline to the righteous, and the evil will incline to the evil."

Source: Sharh Al-Nawawī ‘alá Sahih Muslim 2638

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Love whom you love moderately, perhaps he will become hateful to you someday. Hate whom you hate moderately, perhaps he will become your beloved friend someday."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1997

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

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Note: Muslim Females Are Allowed To Perform Sajdah At-Tilaawah And Sajdat Ash-Shukr Even If They Have Their Monthly Period

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

📜 Question: Can a woman who has her monthly period or postpartum menstruation perform Sujood At-Tilaawah (prostration when reaching the Sajdat At-Tilaawah symbol while reading with gloves from the Noble Qur'an, on mobile, website or Tafseer) and Sujood Ash-Shukr (prostration of expressing gratitude and thanks to Allah the Almighty)?

📝 Answer: There is no problem, because it is not a condition to have wudhu/ablution to perform the Sujood At-Tilaawah and Sujood Ash-Shukr. They do not require that a person be in a state of purity. Therefore she can do Sujood while reading (even if a Muslimah has her menses). Yes.

From the Fataawa of sheikh AbdulAziz Ibn Baz (May Allah have mercy on him. Ameen.) 

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The servant is closest to his Rabb (Lord Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) during (Sujood/Sajdah) prostration, so increase your supplications therein."

Source: Sahih Muslim 482

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

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Poem: Some Lessons We Can Learn From Battles Of Badr And Uhud

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

💌 Sharing seven lessons from Islamic history, 

From the battle of Badr, took place on seventeenth 

Of Ramadan while the Muslims were fasting, bravely 

Fighting falsehood, and defending Allah and Tawheed, 

And battle of Uhud where they later faced defeat, 

~•~

Not to condone violence, uproar and anarchy, 

But to inspire Muslims to strengthen in piety, 

To increase good deeds to serve Allah the Almighty, 

To recall Allah is the One Who grants victory 

And in good times and trials there are lessons to teach:

~•~

One: Success doesn't depend on numbers, quantity, 

And physical strength, but purpose, faith and quality. 

Three hundred or so warriors can beat larger armies 

If they fully believe in Allah and they're sincere, 

Unafraid to fight Allah's foes from their families.

~•~

Two: When competing, don't be too certain you'll succeed. 

Don't be overly confident, pridefully haughty, 

Underestimating the skills of your enemies. 

Remember your achievements come from Allah Only, 

And Allah hates it when His slaves act arrogantly.

~•~

Three: Allah sees what you go through. Allah never sleeps. 

Allah's Justice comes at the best time ultimately, 

Like that moment when Bilal ibn Rabah fiercely 

Avenged himself and his belief at the battlefield 

Against Umayyah ibn Khalaf who disbelieved.

~•~

Four: To thrive in both worlds, faithfully support our Deen, 

Adhere to the Sunnah (of Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) with courage and loyalty, 

And detach from dunya to avoid indignity.

Loss and failures usually stem from material greed, 

Distance from Islam and not taking it seriously.

~•~

Five: Regardless of someone's age or they appear weak, 

They can be powerful with Allah's Will and Decree. 

Abu Jahal was struck by someone seen as puny, 

Abdullah bin Mas'ood and two young boys in their teens 

Who fought for Allah's sake with noteworthy bravery.

~•~

Six: Despite your efforts and many attempts to flee 

From some people, you must deal with them if it's decreed, 

Like Abu 'Ubaidah ibn Al-Jarrah when he 

Kept avoiding his father but got him finally. 

His love for Allah and His Prophet (Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) was more, clearly.

~•~

Seven: Abu Sufyan, wise Khalid bin Al-Waleed, 

'Amr ibn Al-'Aas, 'Ikramah son of a chief 

Also son of Abu Jahl, they all previously 

Fought Muslims before Allah saved them from unbelief. 

Believe that Allah guides whom He wills by His Mercy.

~•~

📖 Ibn Abbas RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: I was riding behind the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam when he said to me, "Young man, I will teach you some words. Be mindful of Allah and He (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) will protect you. Be mindful of Allah and you will find Him before you. If you ask, ask from Allah. If you seek help, seek help from Allah. Know that if the nations gathered together to benefit you, they will not benefit you unless Allah has decreed it for you. And if the nations gathered together to harm you, they will not harm you unless Allah has decreed it for you. The pens have been lifted and the pages have dried."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2516

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to At-Tirmidhi 

Poem: Fasting Isn't Just Refraining From Eating And Drinking But Also From Wicked Acts And Talks As Much As Possible

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

💌 To those still glued to grudge and plotting verbal revenge, 

Who haven't changed a bit apart from their resentment 

Growing gradually despite Ramadan's commencement: 

What do you gain from attaining other Muslims' sins 

When you stalk their posts and react with shameful rantings?

~•~

Fasting for Allah is supposed to improve you, but 

It seems you haven't learned yet why we Muslims should fast. 

Fasting isn't just leaving drinks and edible stuff 

From dawn to dusk but also from wicked talks and acts, 

To obey Allah's Commands and achieve Allah's Love. 

~•~

Debating, inventing foul jokes to make readers laugh, 

Posting surly status updates as implied comebacks 

To bandage one's big ego that's been wounded a lot, 

And stalking the timelines of users whom you begrudge 

To count their faults just harms you. Please, morally grow up. 

~•~

For Allah's sake, if someone's good vibes get on your nerves, 

If a Muslim's frequent updates and presence disturb, 

Or to insult those whom you hate you have constant urge, 

Simply don't check their profiles. Don't scrutinize their words. 

Decline their calls to fight. Let them argue with themselves. 

~•~

Visualize them as mosquitoes trying to bother. 

Either you walk away or smack them with your Sabr, 

Slap them with your indifference, aware it's better 

To ditch childish quarrels than nurture bitter haters. 

Your foes can greet Allah's Justice sooner or later.

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "When one of you wakes up in the morning for fasting, then he should not use obscene language or behave foolishly. If anyone insults him or fights with him, he should say: 'Indeed, I am fasting. I am fasting.'"

Source: Sahih Muslim 1151

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever does not leave evil words and deeds while fasting, Allah does not need him to leave food and drink."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 1903

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari

📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said to me, "Young man, if you are able every morning and evening to remove any malice (hatred, grudge, spite) in your heart towards anyone, then 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 (Fair) according to At-Tirmidhi

📖 Abu Dharr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "A man does not accuse another man of wickedness or unbelief except that it will be turned against him if his companion is innocent."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5698

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari

📖 Al-Shafi’i, may Allah have mercy on him, wrote in his poetry, "When I forgave and stopped holding malice against anyone, I relieved my soul of the worries of enmity."

Source: Dīwān Al-Shāfiʻī 31

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Poem: Some People Go Through Struggles And Challenges Which Only Allah The Almighty Knows About

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

💌 Some possible reasons why some people seem grumpy, 

Why a friend, colleague or stranger may offensively 

Disrespect you or answer your questions angrily, 

So you won't assume Allah doesn't love you when He 

Sometimes strengthens you through tough times and difficulties:

~•~

That taxi driver who seemed sad or irritable 

Likely received bad news he'll no longer be able 

To work with his company, or his wife ungrateful 

Threatened him with divorce for his financial struggles. 

Someone's moodiness shouldn't make your manners awful.

~•~

Those salespeople who looked dismal or unwelcoming 

May be dealing with problems and each one's different, 

Decreased income, or increased demands from their children, 

Lack of support from their loved ones, a heart that's broken, 

Illness or announcement that someone close is dying.

~•~

Clients, customers or officers prone to scowling 

And others who don't implement basic good treatment 

May be tests from Allah the Most Wise to train patience. 

Will you treat them with equal sass, pride and arrogance? 

Or empathize and think maybe they're hurt from within?

~•~

People who are miserable from inside naturally 

Find it hard to be polite and apply courtesy. 

When someone is suffering, disturbed, or unhappy, 

Realize you're not the problem but them actually. 

Don't let your morals drop due to their despondency.

~•~

📖 Abu Dharr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Fear Allah wherever you are, follow a bad deed with a good deed and it will erase it, and behave well with good character towards the people."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1987

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to At-Tirmidhi

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "People whose hearts are like the hearts of birds will enter Paradise."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2840

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

An-Nawawi said, “It is interpreted to mean they are those who rely upon Allah the Almighty, or those who have soft hearts.”

Source: Riyāḍh Al-Ṣāliḥīn 1/45

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Note: Permissibility To Say Du'a Even Without Wudhu/Ablution

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

📜 Question: In some nights I get up from sleep at around 2:00 AM and I supplicate to Allah from within without performing wudhu/ablution and without praying Tahajjud (Qiyaam Al-Layl) yet. Is this allowed? Or should I perform wudhu and pray Sunnah prayers before I can say Du'a?

📝 Answer: There is no problem in saying Du'a without wudhu/ablution. It is also permissible to say Du'a while in a state of janaaba (sexual impurity from intimacy with one's spouse or from a wet dream) because saying Du'a does not require wudhu/ablution. And this is from Allah's Mercy, because the servant is in need of saying Du'a at all times. However, being in a more purified condition, having wudhu and saying Du'a while praying, is closer to having one's supplications being guaranteed to receive a response, particularly when you are performing Sujood/prostration. 

Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The closest a servant is to his Rabb (Lord Allah the Almighty) is when he is performing Sajdah or Sujood, so increase your supplications." [Sahih Muslim]

From the Fataawa of sheikh AbdulAziz Ibn Baz (May Allah have mercy on him. Ameen.) 

~•~

📖 ‘Ubadah Ibn Al-Samit RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "There is no Muslim on earth who calls upon Allah in supplication but that Allah will grant it to him or divert some evil away from him, so long as he does not ask for something sinful or to cut off family ties." A man said, “In that case we will ask for more.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Allah has even more."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3573 

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to At-Tirmidhi

https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/19923/%D8%AD%D9%83%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%BA%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D9%88%D8%B6%D9%88%D8%A1

Poem: Reminders On Reaching The Fifteenth Of Ramadan

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

💌 Two weeks of blessed Ramadan have passed by already. 

As the days and nights nowadays go by so quickly, 

Have you seen some changes? Do you feel differently? 

Has your heart become softer? Your faith level increased 

Through reading the Qur'an and learning Islam daily?

~•~

Or are you the same person as you were previously, 

Envying others' lives, questioning Allah's Decree, 

Stalking the accounts of those whom you hate intensely, 

Doubting other Muslims' niyyah, ready to deceive, 

And withholding surplus blessings from those in dire need?

~•~

Whichever page you're on in the Qur'an currently, 

Whether Surah Al-Kahf, Al-Furqaan, or Yaseen, 

Or in Surah Al-Baqarah reciting slowly, 

Make sure you recite for Allah with sincerity, 

To honor Allah's Speech and strengthen your piety.

~•~

Speed up your efforts to please Allah as it comes near, 

Laylatul Qadr in which the Qur'an was revealed. 

Be eager to pray Tahajjud while most are asleep 

In the remaining nights of Ramadan before Eid. 

That Allah can answer your Du'as firmly believe.

~•~

Cleanse your heart. Free it from lousy traits like jealousy, 

Greed for dunya's joys, suspicion and hypocrisy. 

Forgive Muslims for Allah though you didn't receive 

Response or sorry, so with a pure heart you can greet 

Laylatul Qadr while Allah accepts our good deeds.

~•~

Realize as well that not all of us will be here, 

Many may return to Allah prior to next year. 

So make this month better than those of the previous years,  

Read more chapters from the Noble Qur'an faithfully, 

And pray that Allah takes us while He is with us Pleased.

~•~

No human is perfect. Hence if you ignorantly 

Misbehaved, watched indecent scenes, or hurt somebody 

Some time ago before today Ramadan fifteen, 

Seek Allah's Forgiveness. Do Istighfaar aplenty, 

Say Du'a, and don't you dare deny Allah's Mercy.

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan due to faith (Imaan) and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven. Whoever stands in prayer during the Night of Decree (Laylatul Qadr) due to faith and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 1802 

Sahih Muslim 760

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

Note: It Is Allowed To Recite Short Surahs During Taraweeh

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

📜 Question: In some small villages, during the blessed month of Ramadan, the Imaam, while praying Taraweeh, usually recites one Ayah or two verses at most in every Rak'ah. And there are others who recite Surah Al-Ikhlaas in each Rak'ah (while praying Taraweeh). Is the prayer correct (valid, accepted)?

📝 Answer: The prayer is correct, but it is better that the Imaam starts the Taraweeh prayer with reciting whatever verse one can recite from the beginning of the Noble Qur'an, and if possible to complete reading or reciting the whole of the Noble Qur'an, as this is more rewarding and more ideal. As for dividing a Surah into several portions when praying each Rak'ah, it is allowed to recite even two Ayaat / verses (after Surah Al-Fatiha). 

Allah the Almighty says, "And fear Allah as much as you are able." [Surah At-Taghaabun verse 16] 

Allah the Almighty also says, "And read (or recite) whatever it is easy for you to read (or recite) from It (The Noble Qur'an)." [Surah Al-Muzzammil verse 20] 

There is no specified number of verses to recite in the Taraweeh prayer. You may recite whatever amount of verses from the Noble Qur'an after reciting Surah Al-Fatiha. 

Question: What can you say about reciting Surah Al-Ikhlaas in each Rak'ah (after Surah Al-Fatiha) during Taraweeh? 

Answer: If the person did not yet memorize another Surah besides Surah Al-Ikhlaas (especially if the individual recently embraced Islam), then there is no problem. However, if they have memorized other Surahs, then it is better to recite the other chapters and verses which one has learned, and to reserve Surah AI-Ikhlaas specially for the last Rak'ah, in Salat Al-Witr. This is better. 

Allah the Almighty knows best.

From the Fataawa of sheikh AbdulAziz Ibn Baz (May Allah have mercy on him. Ameen.)

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Do good deeds only as much as you are able, for the best deeds are those done regularly (consistently and sincerely for Allah's sake) even if they are few."

Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 4240

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani 

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Poem: What It Means To Hate Someone For Allah's Sake

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

💌 What hating for Allah means, who deserves our hatred - 

It's to prove we love Allah with faith that's authentic 

By avoiding or loathing those whom Allah detests 

From among staunch unbelievers, liars, hypocrites, 

And those who take pride in siding with misguided sects.

~•~

Among those whom we hate for Allah's sake are toxic 

People who use their big mouths to spread lies and gossip, 

Who cruelly mock others for how they were created, 

Blabbering nonsense so their presence won't benefit, 

And they themselves witness the fact they can't be trusted.

~•~

Hating for Allah doesn't mean being oppressive. 

Those whose goals and interests with ours clearly conflict 

Shouldn't cause us to backbite, earning sins that they did. 

Online we avoid them, ignore content they've posted, 

And offline we don't socialize if it's not needed.

~•~

Horses would stay in their lane so they remain shielded,

Far from snakes, jaguars, wolves and other critters vicious. 

Place a rotting fruit near fresh ones, they'll get affected, 

And speeding cars with marred breaks can worsen a traffic. 

To succeed in both worlds, with Allah's rivals don't mix.

~•~

Dislike someone not because they're greedy or selfish, 

But coz they purposely take Allah's Laws for granted 

And from Allah's Way their bad vibes keep you distracted. 

So long as they're astray, as you withhold your friendship, 

Still maintain good ethics. Hope someday they'll be guided.

~•~

📖 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

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "A man is upon the religion of his best friend, so let one of you look at whom he befriends."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2378

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Nawawi

📖 Abu Darda RadhiAllahu 'anhu said: "A righteous companion is better than loneliness, and loneliness is better than an evil companion. A good writer is better than one silent, and one silent is better than an evil writer."

Source: Rawdat Al-‘Uqalā 56

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/11/poem-careful-with-social-media-accounts.html

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/01/poem-for-allahs-sake-avoid-and-unfollow.html

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TwkSiUfkTVI

Poem: Do Good Deeds Just To Please Allah The Almighty Without Waiting To Be Thanked By His Servants

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

💌 Admit the fact that not all people were brought up well. 

Just because you're kind doesn't guarantee that you will 

Always be treated kindly by each individual. 

There'll be some souls who doubt your kindness, ones ungrateful, 

And those who, despite your favors, choose to hate you still.

~•~

From the secrets to inward happiness in this world 

Is to do good just for Allah Who justly rewards 

Your efforts to please Him, while people's praise isn't sought. 

Thoughts like "Where's my thanks?", "Ingrates!", "They didn't thank enough," 

And "my altruism was wasted" aren't thought of.

~•~

Your gifts, treats, advice you shared, freebies, or meals you bought 

For loved ones and friends are meant to attain Allah's Love. 

You're generous not so people can admire, applaud 

Or return your favors, but you seek Allah's Reward, 

Aware that kindness makes you from those whom Allah loves.

~•~

Numbers who were taught by their mothers to talk and walk 

Disrespect the mom like her tireless works they forgot. 

There may have been news of sons who've had their fathers shot 

And some students who caused their teachers to lose their jobs. 

Don't be shocked if you're nice while some guess you're "showing off".

~•~

Strive to serve Allah. Realize that those with pure hearts 

Recognize the light and good intentions in your heart. 

Some Muslims' quietness try not to quickly misjudge. 

You may think they're unthankful for your unselfish acts, 

When they've gratefully mentioned you in loving Du'as.

~•~

📖 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

📖 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

📖 Ibn Umar RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The most beloved people to Allah are those who are most beneficial (useful, helpful) to the people. The most beloved deed to Allah is to make a Muslim happy (in halal/permissible ways), or to remove one of his troubles, or to forgive his debt, or to feed his hunger. That I walk with a brother regarding a need is more beloved to me than that I seclude myself in this Mosque in Madinah for a month. Whoever swallows his anger, then Allah will conceal his faults. Whoever suppresses his rage, even though he could fulfill his anger if he wished, then Allah will secure his heart on the Day of Resurrection. Whoever walks with his brother regarding a need until he secures it for him, then Allah the Almighty will make his footing firm across the bridge (the Siraat) on the day when the footings are shaken."

Source: Al-Muʻjam Al-Awsaṭ 6192

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/02/poem-good-deeds-must-be-done-sincerely.html

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/04/poem-your-trust-in-allah-and-your.html

Note: One Of Many Proofs That The Noble Qur'an Is Indeed Allah's Speech

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

💌 One of the many proofs that the beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam did not invent the Noble Qur'an, besides him being illiterate (unable to read or write), and that the Qur'an is indeed Allah's Speech, is that more than centuries ago, way before the discovery of satellites, geological tools and modern technology, Allah the Almighty mentions in the first verses of Surah Ar-Rum (chapter 30) how a battle between the Persians and Romans took place in the lowest point on earth. How else would the Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam know that it is the lowest point on the ground if he was all the way in Makkah or Madinah while he didn't actually travel to every single area around the globe to accurately determine that where the armies were combating is really the lowest point? 

The Noble Qur'an, revealed to the beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam through Angel Gabriel/Jibreel 'alaihis salaam, is truly Allah's Word full of signs, miracles and prophecies, not an "ordinary manuscript written by a poet".

~•~

📖 Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "I have left you with two matters which will never lead you astray, as long as you hold on to them: The Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Prophet (Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam)."

Source: Al-Muwaṭṭa’ 1661

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Ibn Abdul Barr

Note: Eleven Qualities Of Good Muslim Friends

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

💌 Qualities of righteous friends:

1] They love you for the sake of Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala, sincerely wanting to befriend you so you can make it to Jannah together, instead of befriending for personal gains or worldly matters.

2] They don't judge you by your external appearance, your family, accommodation, income and public reputation. What matter to them are your correct Aqeedah, shared love for seeking Islamic knowledge and sincere niyyah intention.

3] They include you in their frequent Du'as without you knowing.

4] When hanging out, they remind you to pray early when the time for Salah has arrived.

5] They correct your mistakes, while remembering you're just human, not to boost their ego, but so you can be a better Muslim for Allah's sake. Examples: Reminding you to eat and drink with your right hand, fixing your hijab so a strand of hair isn't shown, and commanding you to stop backbiting if they hear you gossiping about someone.

6] They give you gifts or do favors often without expecting anything in return. They offer you a ride home, to help around your house, and give financial assistance if they're capable, not to impress you but to strengthen the bond to please Allah the Most Loving.

7] They're trustworthy, honest and reliable. Any secrets or intimate thoughts you confided in them stay safe with them. If they can't fulfill a promise, they try to compensate or at least apologize and explain their current situation.

8] They share beneficial knowledge with you whenever they can, send links to useful Islamic articles or educational videos, and invite you to attend Islamic conferences or classes with them so your faith/Imaan is strengthened.

9] They can't get jealous of you nor do they secretly envy your achievements. Seeing you happy makes them joyful just as finding you depressed can make them worried. They're genuinely caring, helpful and supportive.

10] Even if you often argue, quarrel or disagree on many things, they never hesitate to say sorry, understand your story and remain forgiving. Friends worth keeping are those who aren't controlled by their emotions.

11] Because they really want your friendship to continue in Paradise, they strive to keep the connection strong by ensuring it's not one-sided and it is free from deceit, suspicion and lies. Although you may live far apart, or they're residing in another city or country, you persistently pray that Allah the Most Merciful reunites you in Jannah Paradise.

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "A man is upon the religion of his best friend, so let one of you look at whom he befriends."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2378

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Nawawi

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The souls are conscripted soldiers. They come together upon what they recognize, and they differ upon what they reject." 

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 3109

Sahih Muslim 2638 

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

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/05/poem-from-self-care-is-to-choose.html

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/01/poem-red-flags-of-toxic-friends-and.html

Hadith: Reminder To Avoid Extravagantly Overspending

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Allah does not like for you to waste wealth, nor ask many unnecessary questions, nor spread gossip."

Source: Musnad Al-Bazzār 8463

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Jabir RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The food of one person is enough for two, the food of two is enough for four, and the food of four is enough for eight."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2059

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

Al-Nawawi said, “In this is encouragement to be sympathetic with food, that even a little food is enough to suffice, and there is blessing in sharing with those present.”

Source: Sharh Al-Nawawī ‘alá Sahih Muslim 2059 

https://www.abukhadeejah.com/allah-hates-squander-wealth-waste-hadeeth-brief-explanation/

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Poem: We Can't Force People To Believe What's Right. Only Allah The Most Wise Guides Whom He Wills.

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

💌 'Umar ibn Al-Khattab, Khalid bin Al-Waleed, 

Abu Sufyan bin Harb, Hind bint 'Utbah, and Wahshi 

Were from those who openly fought and showed enmity 

To Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) and the Muslims previously 

Until Allah guided them, saved them from disbelief. 

~•~

Abu Talib who took care of Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) for years, 

The son of Nuh ('alaihis salaam), Aazar the father of Ibraheem ('alaihis salaam), 

Wife of Lut ('alaihis salaam), Ibn Salul known for hypocrisy, 

And fir'awn, spouse of Aasiyah ('alaihas salaam), guilty of tyranny 

Stayed astray - Far from Allah's Guidance, Light and Mercy. 

~•~

No matter how eager you advise some families, 

Begging Allah to guide your loved ones persistently, 

Mentioning their names in Du'as dedicatedly, 

They won't be guided, of your advice they can't take heed, 

If their sticking to falsehood is by Allah decreed.

~•~

Don't worry. When you do Da'wah for Allah bravely, 

And your invites to the truth are declined frequently, 

Be grateful for Allah's Guidance and that you at least 

Did your best to remind, correct wrongs, enjoin good deeds, 

And called your relatives to Allah responsibly.

~•~

Only Allah the Almighty can decide wisely 

Who among His creation deserve Jannah's entry. 

Enjoining right and forbidding wrong is your duty. 

Granting enlightenment is done by Allah Only 

Who controls all people's hearts and Qadr/Destiny.

~•~

📖 Sahl Ibn Sa’d RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "By Allah, that Allah guides a man through you is better for you than a herd of expensive red camels."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 2847 

Sahih Muslim 2406

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

Poem: Allah The Most Wise Hears Our Du'as And Knows When To Answer At The Best Time

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

💌 Even if a baby cried for a bottle of milk, 

You wouldn't grant them their request if you clearly felt 

The drink is still too hot and it's not drinkable yet, 

So they'd have to wait for the milk's temperature to drop, 

As giving it too soon can hurt the infant a lot. 

~•~

No matter how loud a toddler weeps for a cactus, 

You'd keep the spiky plant away so they're protected. 

You'd give them an item different from what they asked, 

A toy that's softer and safer for them to play with. 

Your act of preventing is because of care and love.

~•~

Regardless of how loudly your son cries day and night, 

Begging you for a car when he's still too young to drive, 

You wouldn't give in to his earnest pleas and desires 

Until he's older and he's no longer a small child. 

You provide his wants not when he likes but when it's wise.

~•~

When saying Du'a and asking Allah for our needs, 

We need to be patient, have the strength to wait humbly, 

Trust in Allah's Might to respond only when He sees 

That what we beg for won't bring harm to our well-being, 

Or He'll bestow if it's absolute necessity.

~•~

In Ramadan and in every instant you're alive, 

To cry to Allah while saying Du'as don't be shy. 

Don't guess you were unheard if your wish didn't arrive, 

As Allah hears everyone well and He the Most Wise 

Answers at the best time and has favors more worthwhile.

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Every one of you will have his supplications answered, as long as he is not impatient and says: 'I have supplicated but I was not answered.'"

In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The servant will continue to have his supplications answered as long as he does not ask for sin or cutting family ties and he is not impatient." They said, "O Messenger of Allah, what is its impatience?" The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "He says: 'I have supplicated again and again, but I have not seen an answer.' He becomes frustrated with that and gives up supplicating."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5981, Sahih Muslim 2735

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

📖 Salman Al-Farsi RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah is the Most Kind and the Most Generous. He (Allah) would be shy, when a man raises his hands to Him, to turn them away empty and disappointed." 

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3556 

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 ‘Ubadah Ibn Al-Samit RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "There is no Muslim on earth who calls upon Allah in supplication but that Allah will grant it to him or divert some evil away from him, so long as he does not ask for something sinful or to cut off family ties." A man said, “In that case we will ask for more.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Allah has even more."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3573 

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to At-Tirmidhi

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/05/poem-allah-knows-best-when-to-answer.html

Poem: Be Contented Knowing That Dunya Is Temporary And Our Actual Home Is Jannah Paradise

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

💌 Reassuring those who reside in simple houses, 

Those whose residence can't be described as "luxurious", 

Those who don't have fixed homes and where they rest are rented, 

Those who sleep in small rooms on overused mattresses, 

And who aren't rich: Jannah's our home. Be contented.

~•~

Accept what Allah chose to give. With Islam we're blessed. 

Poverty or meager means may be from Allah's tests. 

Recall how Allah's noble Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) lived, 

Content with sleeping on the floor, on a rough mattress, 

Satisfied with a lifestyle that isn't so lavish.

~•~

Those whom Allah granted wealth, who stay in mansions big, 

Whose dwellings cost thousands with lounges richly furnished, 

Aren't worth admiring if they're not rightly guided, 

If they don't cleanse their money by being generous, 

And if richness won't benefit them when they're buried.

~•~

Spacious abodes on earth and swimming pools are useless 

On Judgment Day when we'll be asked about what we did. 

We won't be questioned on fancy things we collected 

Nor how many guests did one's luxury home impressed, 

But how we served Allah with Imaan and deeds righteous. 

~•~

Alhamdulillah for the countless gifts Allah gives, 

Like guidance to Islam and 'Aqeedah that's correct, 

Chances to do Tawbah and please Allah through kindness, 

Awareness, not known to most, that dunya is short-lived, 

And in Jannah Paradise is neverending bliss.

~•~

📖 Umar Ibn Al-Khattab RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: I entered the room of the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam while he was lying on his side over a mat. I sat down as he drew up his lower garment and he was not wearing anything else. The mat had left marks on his side. I looked at the Prophet’s cupboard and I saw a handful of barely in a small amount, the same of mimosa leaves in the corner, and a leather bag hanging to the side. My eyes started to tear up, and the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "What makes you weep, son of Khattab?" I said, “O Prophet of Allah, why should I not cry that this mat has left marks on your side and I see little in this cupboard? Caesar and Khosrau live among fruits and springs, while you are the Messenger of Allah and His chosen one, yet this is your cupboard.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "O son of Khattab, are you not pleased that ours is the Hereafter and for them is the world?" I said, “Of course.”

Source: Sahih Muslim 1479

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The poor Muslims will enter Paradise before the rich by half of a day, the length of which is five hundred years."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2354

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Abu Dharr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "O Abu Dharr, do you say an abundance of possessions is wealth?" I said 'yes.' The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Do you say a lack of possessions is poverty?" I said 'yes.' The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam repeated this three times, then he said, "Wealth is in the heart and poverty is in the heart. Whoever is wealthy in his heart will not be harmed no matter what happens in the world. Whoever is impoverished in his heart will not be satisfied no matter how much he has in the world. Verily, he will only be harmed by the greed of his own soul."

Source: Al-Mu’jam Al-Kabīr 1618

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/10/poem-i-cant-get-jealous-over-worldly.html

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/12/poem-contentment-with-simplicity-and.html

Poem: Five Signs You're A Muslim Empath Who, With Allah's Will, Can Sense People's Feelings

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

💌 Five signs you're a Muslim empath even if you're a 

Thinking MBTI type like an INTJ, 

Who values mercy, loves and hates just for Allah's sake, 

Who's gifted with intuition, peaceful inner state, 

And who knows Allah's Justice ultimately prevails:

~•~

One: You can sense how someone's feeling, despite their face 

And body language say something besides what's portrayed. 

You'll defend if they feel ashamed. If mad, you'll give space. 

If they're sad, you absorb their aches and alleviate 

With comforting words, advice, or warm loving embrace. 

~•~

Two: Secondhand embarrassment is something you hate. 

Seeing others fall or make mistakes can't entertain. 

When some are bullied or treated in an unfair way, 

To help and bravely back them up you don't hesitate. 

At fixing awkward moments you're from those who are trained.

~•~

Three: Fake, rude and toxic people you repudiate. 

By fakery and gossip you get easily drained.

Solitude, away from bad vibes, you appreciate.

Mean critics mocking others' flaws you can't tolerate, 

And to those who lack nice manners you don't gravitate.

~•~

Four: Often you shed tears when you read the Qur'an, pray, 

Supplicate, say Du'a, while mentioning loved ones' names, 

Indicating your soul is pure, free from filthy traits,

Such as envying others' blessings which Allah gave, 

Doubting Muslims' niyyah and foul thoughts one formulates.

~•~

Five: Long-term grudge and hurt pride in your heart don't remain. 

For a Muslim's apologies you don't need to wait. 

Saying the salaam you usually initiate, 

And you're kind not so your favors are returned someday 

But seeking Allah's Love through kindness is from your aims.

~•~

Take note that not all empaths are precisely the same. 

Some are more sensitive than others, others more tamed, 

And others practice empathy in logical ways. 

So Allah loves you more, be merciful with His slaves, 

Aware that good character is heavy on the Scales.

~•~

📖 Abu Darda RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Nothing is heavier upon the scale of a believer on the Day of Resurrection than his good character. Verily, Allah hates the vulgar and obscene person (prone to wicked conduct and vile speech such as knowingly telling lies, backbiting, spreading rumors)."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2002

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Arna’ut

📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The merciful will be shown mercy by (Allah) the Most Merciful. Be merciful to those on the earth and the One (Allah) in the heavens will have mercy upon you."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1924

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to At-Tirmidhi

📖 Al-Shaafi’i, may Allah have mercy on him, wrote in his poetry, “When I forgave and stopped holding malice against anyone, I relieved my soul of the worries of enmity.”

Source: Dīwān Al-Shāfiʻī 31

📖 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

https://www.psychologyjunkie.com/2018/05/15/3-weird-and-wonderful-secrets-about-the-intj/

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/quizzes/take_quiz/empathy

https://personalitygrowth.com/intj-empathy-how-well-the-intj-empathizes-with-others/

Note: Taraweeh And Qiyaam Al-Layl Are Highly Recommended Sunnah Prayers

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

📜 Question: Is the Taraweeh prayer obligatory (Waajib) upon the women? And is praying Qiyaam Al-Layl (Tahajjud) mandatory in Ramadan and in other months?

📝 Answer: The Taraweeh prayer is not obligatory. Similarly, Qiyaam Al-Layl (Tahajjud) is not obligatory, not in Ramadan and not in other times. However, it is a highly recommended Sunnah which the beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam regularly did and encouraged. He SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam frequently prayed Qiyaam Al-Layl and the Witr prayer while traveling and as a resident. Taraweeh and Tahajjud (Qiyaam Al-Layl) are Sunnah good deeds, not obligatory. 

The least that you can do is to pray one Rak'ah (Witr) after the 'Ishaa prayer or in the last third of the night. The more Rak'ahs you pray during Taraweeh or Tahajjud (Qiyaam Al-Layl), the better (and the more rewards). 

The noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam generally prayed Taraweeh in eleven Rak'ahs, saying the Tasleem after every two Rak'ahs and ending the night prayer with one Rak'ah of Witr. 

From the Fataawa of sheikh AbdulAziz Ibn Baz (May Allah have mercy on him. Ameen.)

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Allah the Almighty said: 'Whoever shows hostility (enmity) to a righteous friend of Mine, I have declared war upon him. My servant does not grow closer to Me with anything more beloved to Me than the obligatory duties that I have imposed upon him. My servant continues to grow closer to Me with extra good works (nawaafil deeds like praying Tahajjud, Taraweeh in Ramadan, and fasting Sunnah fasts) until I love him. When I love him, I am his hearing with which he hears, his seeing with which he sees, his hand with which he strikes, and his foot with which he walks. Were he to ask something from Me, I would surely give it to him. Were he to ask Me for refuge, I would surely grant it to him. I do not hesitate to do anything as I hesitate to take the soul of the believer, for he hates death and I hate to disappoint him.'"

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6137

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari

https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/28873/%D8%AD%D9%83%D9%85-%D8%B5%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%AD-%D9%88%D9%82%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%84-%D9%84%D9%84%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%A7%D8%A1

Note: Permissibility To Delay Praying Taraweeh Until The Later Part Of The Night

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

📜 Question: Is it allowed for me to delay the Taraweeh prayers until the last part of the night (or around midnight)?

📝 Answer: Yes, there is no problem. If it is easier and more convenient for you then it is better to delay it until the later part of the night. However many of the Muslims pray Taraweeh in the first part of the night because during this time most of them are more energized to pray Taraweeh. A lot of the people usually cannot wake up in the later part of the night if they sleep before praying Taraweeh. If it is manageable for you to delay Taraweeeh to a later part of the evening, then delaying it is better.

From the Fataawa of sheikh AbdulAziz Ibn Baz (May Allah have mercy on him. Ameen.)

~•~

📖 Abu Salamah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated that he asked Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha, “How was the night prayer of the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam in Ramadan?” Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha said, "He SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam would not pray more than eleven cycles (Rak'aat) in Ramadan or other times. He would pray four cycles, but do not ask about their beauty or length. Then, he would pray four cycles, but do not ask about their beauty or length. Then, he would pray three cycles. I asked: 'O Messenger of Allah, do you sleep before the Witr prayer?' The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: 'O Aisha, my eyes sleep but my heart does not sleep.'"

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 1909 

Sahih Muslim 738

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, "Allah the Almighty said: 'Whoever shows hostility (enmity) to a righteous friend of Mine, I have declared war upon him. My servant does not grow closer to Me with anything more beloved to Me than the obligatory duties that I have imposed upon him. My servant continues to grow closer to Me with extra good works (nawaafil deeds like praying Tahajjud, Taraweeh in Ramadan, and fasting Sunnah fasts) until I love him. When I love him, I am his hearing with which he hears, his seeing with which he sees, his hand with which he strikes, and his foot with which he walks. Were he to ask something from Me, I would surely give it to him. Were he to ask Me for refuge, I would surely grant it to him. I do not hesitate to do anything as I hesitate to take the soul of the believer, for he hates death and I hate to disappoint him.'"

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6137

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari

Note: Permissibility To Say Du'a While Performing Lawful Tasks Like Cooking And Cleaning

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

📜 Question: Can I supplicate to Allah, say Du'a, while I am working (e.g. while folding clothes, arranging items, cleaning, cooking, babysitting etc.) with a heart that is present, not distracted?

📝 Answer: Yes, the person can say Du'a in every time period, Alhamdulillah, even if they are at work, or even if a woman's job is in the kitchen (e.g. while frying, washing the dishes, chopping vegetables, kneading dough, baking etc.) and the like. She can say Du'a while she is working, Alhamdulillah, whether she is standing or sitting. The timing of saying Du'a is very broad, Alhamdulillah, yes.

From the Fataawa of sheikh AbdulAziz Ibn Baz (May Allah have mercy on him. Ameen.)

~•~

📖 Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "There is no Muslim who calls upon Allah, without sin or cutting family ties, but that Allah will give him one of three answers: He (Allah the Almighty) will quickly fulfill his supplication, He (Allah) will store it for him in the Hereafter, or He (Allah) will divert an evil from him similar to it." They said, “In that case, we will ask for more.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Allah has even more."

Source: Musnad Ahmed 11133

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/11402/%D8%AD%D9%83%D9%85-%D8%AF%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%84%D9%87-%D8%A7%D8%AB%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D8%B9%D8%B6-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B9%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%84

https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/28007/%D9%83%D9%8A%D9%81-%D9%8A%D8%A8%D8%AF%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D9%88%D9%85%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B0%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D9%85%D9%86%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%A9

Hadith: The Virtues Of Ramadan

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "When the month of Ramadan begins, the gates of the Heaven (Jannah/Paradise) are opened, the gates of Hellfire are closed, and the devils are chained."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 1899 

Sahih Muslim 1079

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, "On the first night of the month of Ramadan, the devils are chained, the jinn are restrained, and the gates of Hellfire are closed and none of its gates are opened. The gates of Paradise are opened and none of its gates are closed. A caller (from the heavens) announces: 'O seeker of good, come near! O seeker of evil, stop short!' Allah will save them from the Hellfire and that is during every night of Ramadan."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 682

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani 

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, when the month of Ramadan arrived, "The month of Ramadan has come, a blessed month in which Allah the Almighty has obligated you to fast. In it (during Ramadan) the gates of the heavens are opened, and in it the gates of Hellfire are closed, and in it the devils are chained, and in it is a night that is better than a thousand months (Laylatul Qadr). Thus, whoever is deprived of its good is truly deprived."

Source: Musnad Ahmed 7148

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Arna’ut

Poem: A Warning Against Purposely Cutting Off Family Ties

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

💌 Note to those who claim to be Muslims yet pridefully 

Left their parents who nurtured them since they were babies, 

Blocked cousins on Facebook due to animosity, 

Treat some of their relatives with foul hostility, 

Or who disown some from their clan because of money: 

~•~

Do you think Allah the Almighty will instantly 

Answer your Du'a when you cause your mother to weep, 

When you've abandoned some cousins due to jealousy, 

When your ego and pride are louder than lightning streaks 

As you view some relatives like they're sworn enemies?

~•~

You fast in Ramadan, obey Allah partially, 

And you expect Allah to help you immediately 

When you refuse to reconcile with your family, 

Let alone respond to them when they cheerfully greet, 

Or reach out and send some salaams once a year at least?

~•~

Fear Allah the Most Wise and don't take His Laws lightly. 

Maintaining family ties is a Muslim's duty. 

Respecting one's parents is a must similarly, 

Even if they're not Muslims yet, you treat them kindly, 

To please Allah through behaving with humility. 

~•~

If you can't always visit loved ones since you're busy, 

At least contact them or message occasionally, 

Or ask another relative to forward kindly 

Your salaams to relatives in faraway cities. 

Don't block them online, lest you're barred from Allah's Mercy.

~•~

📖 Jubayr Ibn Mut’im RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The one who severs (cuts off) his family ties will not enter Paradise."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5984 

Sahih Muslim 2556

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

📖 Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The bond of family (kinship) is suspended from the Throne and it says: 'Whoever upholds me, Allah will uphold him. Whoever severs me, Allah will sever him.'"

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5643, Sahih Muslim 2555

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: "Charity does not decrease wealth, no one forgives except that Allah increases his honor, and no one humbles himself for the sake of Allah except that Allah raises his status."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2588, Grade: Sahih

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The gates of Paradise are opened on Monday and Thursday. Allah forgives every servant who does not associate anything with Him, except a man with enmity between himself and his brother. It will be said: 'Delay these two until they reconcile, delay these two until they reconcile, delay these two until they reconcile.'"

Source: Sahih Muslim 2565

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

📖 Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "No one who has the weight of a seed of arrogance (atom's weight of kibr) in his heart will enter Paradise." A man said, “But a man likes to have nice clothes and nice shoes.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah is Beautiful and He loves beauty. Arrogance is to disregard (or reject) the truth and to look down upon the people."

Source: Sahih Muslim 91

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The best act of charity is to reconcile people (to make peace between disputing individuals)."

Source: Al-Mu’jam Al-Kabīr 31

Grade: Sahih li ghayri according to Al-Albani

https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/13189/%D8%B4%D8%B1%D8%AD-%D8%AD%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AB-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%88%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%8A-%D8%B1%D8%AE%D8%B5-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D8%B0%D8%A8-%D9%81%D9%8A%D9%87%D8%A7

Note: Notes On Praying Taraweeh In Ramadan

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

🗒️ Notes on praying Taraweeh: 

1] It is Sunnah, not obligatory. If you pray Taraweeh after 'Ishaa during Ramadan, 

Inn-sha-Allah you'll be rewarded, and there is no penalty or punishment for not praying Taraweeh. Praying a few Rak'ahs of Taraweeh though is better than neglecting this rewarding Sunnah good deed. 

2] Taraweeh consists of 2 Rak'ahs, then 2 Rak'ahs, then 2 Rak'ahs, then 2 Rak'ahs and then Witr 2 then one Rak'ah. Taraweeh can also be prayed in 20 plus Rak'ahs if you have the capability or energy to do so. 

3] According to some scholars, the Imaam or the person praying individually (not those following the Imam, to avoid unnecessary movements) can recite while holding a copy of the Noble Qur'an (Mushaf) when praying the Taraweeh prayers if they haven't memorized longer Surahs. 

4] It is allowed to recite Ayatul Kursi and short Surahs like Surah Al-Ikhlaas during Taraweeh for those who have not memorized the whole of the Noble Qur'an. 

5] Taraweeh prayers can be delayed to about a few minutes before midnight. 

6] Women who have their monthly period, besides helping out in preparing Iftaar and Suhoor, can 

Inn-sha-Allah attain rewards by babysitting the infants, toddlers and younger kids while their parents are praying Taraweeh. 

7] Importance of having Ikhlaas/sincerity before doing any good deed. Our intention to pray Taraweeh should not be "because the majority of Muslims are doing it", "to fit in with those who are praying Taraweeh", or "as a habit" but to sincerely do this good deed following the Sunnah of the beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam to please Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aalaa, hoping for more rewards to be added to one's record of good deeds, and join those who are deserving of Jannatul Ferdaus.

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "One might fast and he gets nothing from his fast but hunger. One might pray at night but he gets nothing from his prayer except for fatigue."

Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 1690

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

Poem: Some Lessons Derived From The Recent Death Of A Sister In Islam

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

💌 While chatting with someone who got married recently, 

She told me her sister died during delivery, 

Less than one week ago. She was thirty-one only. 

Though we weren't close, we've shared a few good memories, 

We swapped hugs at a park while some teachers were with me.

~•~

Checked her profile, then scrolled through our messages swiftly, 

Realizing this person who used to chat with me 

Died newly, and this year's Ramadan they couldn't greet. 

It's Allah's Qadr that her last Ramadan would be 

The one in 2020. Now she's gone with her deeds. 

~•~

How do I feel about her passing? Slightly guilty, 

Wondering how nice it would be if we frequently 

Interacted more, if her dialect I could speak 

Much more fluently, but this is Allah's Destiny, 

That her soul leaves this world without a goodbye to me.

~•~

Brief lessons derived from her death, to boost piety: 

Be ready to meet Allah. Death can come suddenly. 

For each soul we deal with, be a pleasant memory, 

As much as possible treating all mercifully, 

And when you've done wrong, reform or bravely say sorry. 

~•~

Ditch prideful ego, it's Ramadan especially. 

Why keep hating some when you've got the same enemies, 

Wicked nafs and shaytan who loves it if he succeeds

In convincing you to obey him, serve worldly greed, 

Or miss out on righteous friends due to doubt or envy. 

~•~

Careful with the kind of content you post purposely. Although the body's buried, some deeds don't really sleep, 

Such as status updates, lessons learned that one did teach, 

And memorable moments which loved ones choose to keep.

~•~

This Ramadan, Du'as for others kindly increase.

Pray for those whom Allah returned to Him specially. 

While no human has strength to resurrect the deceased,  

You can ask Allah to forgive a Muslim's misdeeds, 

And if you care, on their behalf perform charity.

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "When the human being dies, (the rewards of) his deeds come to an end except for three: Ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him."

Source: Sahih Muslim 1631

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

📖 Ibn 'Abbas RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Take advantage of five before five: Your youth before your old age, your health before your illness, your riches before your poverty, your free time before your work, and your life before your death."

Source: Shu’ab Al-Imān 9575

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Jabir Ibn ‘Atik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "There are seven martyrs besides one who is killed in the Way of Allah: the victim of plague (disease or virus) is a martyr, the one who drowns is a martyr, the one who dies of chest pain is a martyr, the one who dies of stomach infection is a martyr, the one who burns to death is a martyr, the one who is crushed under something is a martyr, and the pregnant woman who dies giving labor is a martyr."

Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 3111

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Arna’ut

https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/11631/%D9%87%D9%84-%D8%AA%D8%AC%D9%88%D8%B2%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%AF%D9%82%D8%A9-%D8%B9%D9%86-%D8%BA%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86

https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/17230/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D8%AF%D9%82%D8%A9-%D9%85%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D9%84%D9%84%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%AA-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%AF%D9%82

Tips: Some Suggested Tab Titles Or Headings You Can Include In Your Ramadan Checklist/Schedule

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

💌 Some suggested tab titles or headings you can include in your Ramadan checklist/schedule: 

1 ] Hijri date and Gregorian date: 

2 ] Qur'an reading before and after Salat Al-Fajr: 

3 ]  Qur'an reading before and after Salat Adh-Dhuhr: 

4 ] Qur'an reading before and after Salat Al-'Asr: 

5 ] Qur'an reading before and after Salat Al-Maghreb: 

6 ] Qur'an reading before and after Salat Al-'Ishaa: 

7 ] Sunnah Salat Ad-Duha, at least two Rak'ahs: 

8 ] Sunnah Salat At-Taraweeh and Witr: 

9 ] Sunnah Tahajjud / Qiyaam Al-Layl: 

10 ] Sadaqah / charity (kind words, helpful tips, honest advice, sharing a dish once in a while, helping out, assisting, babysitting, providing food to stray cats or birds, visiting loved ones when possible etc.): 

11 ] Seeking authentic Islamic knowledge, reading beneficial articles, attending online lectures, listening to Islamic talks and motivational podcasts: 

12 ] Number of obligatory fasts missed due to monthly excuse which should be completed before the Sunnah fasting of six days in Shawwaal:

13 ] Other notes:

Du'a to say upon the sighting of the new crescent of Ramadan: "Allahu Akbar. Allahumma ahillahu 'alayna bil amni wal Imaan, wa as-salaamati wa al-Islaam, wa at-tawfeeq lima Yuhebbu Rabbuna wa Yardha, Rabbuna wa Rabbuka Allah."

~•~

📖 Ibn Umar RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: Whenever the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam saw the new crescent moon, he would say, "Allah is the Greatest! O Allah, bring it over us with safety and faith, peace and Islam, and guidance to what our Rabb (Allah) loves and is pleased with. Our Rabb (Allah) and your Rabb is Allah."

Source: Sunan Al-Dārimī 1729

Grade: Sahih li ghayrihi according to Al-Arna’ut

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan due to faith (Imaan) and (sincerely) seeking reward (from Allah the Almighty), his previous sins will be forgiven. Whoever stands in prayer during the Night of Decree (Laylat Al-Qadr) due to faith and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 1901 

Sahih Muslim 760

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 five prayers, Friday to Friday, and Ramadan to Ramadan will expiate the sins committed between them, as long as the major sins are avoided."

Source: Sahih Muslim 233

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

Poem: Nine Mistakes In Ramadan We Should Avoid Doing

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

💌 Nine common mistakes in Ramadan we mustn't make, 

To attain more rewards as we fast for Allah's sake: 

One: Being eager to fast but too lazy to pray, 

Waking up for Suhoor while one's prayers are delayed. 

Try to ensure all of Allah's Commands are obeyed.

~•~

Two: Pausing major sins, like zina and backbiting, 

And when it's Eid, one returns to their evil-doings. 

Do your best to reform for a valid repentance. 

Three: Not caring about one's niyyah before fasting. 

Actions are nothing if they lack sincere intention.

~•~

Four: Reading the Noble Qur'an without reflection, 

Aiming to read many times without understanding. 

Understand Allah's Words so your faith can be strengthened. 

Five: Not praying Taraweeh at all, as it's "tiring". 

Learn Islam. Good deeds are easy when you've got wisdom. 

~•~

Six: Asking Allah for your needs while you've abandoned 

Purposely your relatives and blocked lots of Muslims. 

Say Du'a with a pure heart. Forgive. Ditch resentment. 

Seven: Losing rewards through complaints and impatience. 

Humbly fast for Allah without loudly complaining.

~•~

Eight: Spending most hours sleeping so hunger's forgotten. 

Recall the battle of Badr, how the Muslims won, 

And strive to do more good deeds for Allah with patience. 

Nine: Being very wasteful when eating and drinking. 

To serving Allah, not your greed, give more importance.

~•~

Ramadan, a noble month that comes in a year once, 

Shouldn't be taken for granted, dear fellow Muslim. 

From those who returned to Allah before this season 

Take lessons to hasten your Tawbah, self-improvement, 

And wise preparation, to meet Allah whilst smiling.

~•~

Cleanse your soul and pardon all Muslims for Allah's sake, 

Even if with some you don't always communicate.

Fix your niyyah at night, intend to fast the next day, 

So you're with Muslims fasting in case you wake up late. 

Seek Allah's Forgiveness if ever mistakes are made.

~•~

📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Fasting and the Qur'an will intercede for the servant on the Day of Resurrection. Fasting will say: 'O Rabb (Allah the Almighty), I prevented him from food and drink during the day, so let me intercede for him.' The Qur'an will say: 'O Rabb (Allah the Almighty), I prevented him from sleeping during the night, so let me intercede for him.' Thus, they will both intercede for him."

Source: Musnad Ahmed 6589

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Ahmed Shakir

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "One might fast and he gets nothing from his fast but hunger. One might pray at night but he gets nothing from his prayer except for fatigue."

Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 1690

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The five prayers, Friday to Friday, and Ramadan to Ramadan will expiate the sins committed between them, as long as major sins are avoided."

Source: Sahih Muslim 233

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/05/poem-importance-of-doing-good-deeds-for.html

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/03/poem-all-good-deeds-including-fasting.html

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/04/poem-always-purify-your-heart-and.html

Poem: Love Your Loved Ones And Friends For Allah's Sake In Moderation

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

💌 Some souls, when they love you for Allah, they don't go deep. 

They don't oblige themselves to daily reach out and speak 

With you though your name is mentioned by them frequently 

In loving Du'as while you're busy, up or asleep. 

Although they seem distant, they care about you deeply.

~•~

Giving you space, moments to take breaks, freedom to breathe, 

And calmly waiting for you are signs their love is real. 

They don't want extreme attachment to spoil what they feel, 

As high expectations can damage what has been sealed. 

Tighten a knot nonstop, and it may break gradually.

~•~

Imagine you and your beloved as a sticky 

Note on paper that can be released more easily 

If what glues you to each other is temporary, 

Compared to lasting adhesives that can lead to tears, 

Torn pieces that resemble a heart that's incomplete.

~•~

Don't glue yourself too much to people whom you hold dear, 

As getting overly attached can hurt immensely. 

Learn not to be like those who threaten insecurely

Their friends with vicious threats if they ditch their company, 

Or who try to take their lives when a friend dies or leaves.

~•~

When certain friends distance themselves occasionally, 

Their frequent silence is to guarantee your safety - 

Protection from gossip, zina and impiety, 

And they wish that when Allah decrees their souls to leave, 

You remain strong, as you're attached to Allah Only.

~•~

📖 Umar Ibn Al-Khattab RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "If you were to rely upon Allah with reliance due to Him, He (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) would provide for you just as He provides for the birds. They go out in the morning with empty stomachs and return full (or satisfied)."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2344

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Love whom you love moderately, perhaps he will become hateful to you someday. Hate whom you hate moderately, perhaps he will become your beloved friend someday."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1997

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/04/poem-to-loved-ones-whom-i-love-for.html

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/04/poem-dont-get-too-attached-to-people.html

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/01/poem-three-tricks-of-shaytan-to.html

Note: Start Fasting For Allah's Sake In Ramadan When The New Moon Has Been Sighted

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

💌 I used to wrongly assume that if the authorities in Makkah or Madinah announced they've sighted the new moon of Ramadan, then all Muslims around the world are obliged to start fasting together with those residing in Saudi Arabia. If you were to follow that concept, it would mean that every time it is Fajr or Dhuhr time in Saudi Arabia, the Muslims in other countries would have to pray Fajr or Dhuhr with them even though it is still nighttime in their areas. It is understood that the noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam commanded us believers to fast only when we have seen the new moon indicating it is Ramadan, not to perform religious duties out of speculation or mainly because a particular country ordered, specially since the moon which revolves around the earth doesn't appear to all countries worldwide at precisely the same timing. 

Muslims in a city shouldn't begin fasting until the new moon that indicates this blessed month's arrival is clearly visible to at least a number of trustworthy individuals. If they're unable to detect the new crescent due to cloudy skies or stormy weather, they can 

Inn-sha-Allah contact relatives and friends who are situated in nearby locations if they have witnessed the new moon of Ramadan.

Allah the Almighty knows best.

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The five prayers, Friday to Friday, and Ramadan to Ramadan will expiate the sins committed between them, as long as major sins are avoided."

Source: Sahih Muslim 233

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

📖 Ibn Umar RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: Whenever the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam saw the new crescent moon, he would say, "Allah is the Greatest! O Allah, bring it over us with safety and faith, peace and Islam, and guidance to what our Rabb (Allah) loves and is pleased with. Our Rabb (Allah) and your Rabb is Allah."

Source: Sunan Al-Dārimī 1729

Grade: Sahih li ghayrihi according to Al-Arna’ut

https://abdurrahman.org/2009/08/20/local-or-international-sighting-of-moon/amp/

https://abdurrahman.org/2018/05/14/moon-sighting-hilal-of-ramadan-hilal-of-shawwal/amp/

https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/17754/%D8%AD%D9%83%D9%85-%D8%B5%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%85-%D9%83%D9%84-%D8%A8%D9%84%D8%AF-%D8%AD%D8%B3%D8%A8-%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%AA%D9%87-%D9%84%D9%84%D9%87%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%84

https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/7193/%D8%B9%D8%AF%D9%85-%D8%A7%D8%B4%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B7-%D8%A7%D8%AA%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%82-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B3%D9%84%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A8%D8%AF%D8%A1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%88%D9%85

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kLqEymr6DBg