Poem: True Love For Allah's Sake And Patience Are Essential For Long-Standing Friendships

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

💌 If you want a friendship to last longer than three years, 

Avoid all of these so the love doesn't disappear: 

Pride, selfishness, wanting to be the only one heard, 

Impatience, ditching when you think their goals are too weird, 

Envy, and leaving quarrels or mixed signals unclear.

~•~

If you're serious about staying friends with special souls:

Make sure you don't get carried away by huge ego, 

Advise and forgive when they unknowingly insult, 

Sympathize when they decline invites to stay at home, 

And don't overreact when their replies are too slow.

~•~

When you recognize the value of genuine friends, 

You'd do your best to ensure the friendship doesn't end. 

Real love for Allah's sake, despite frequent arguments, 

Prevents friends from drifting apart, holding resentment, 

And succumbing to mistrust or unjust assumptions.

~•~

A friend's silence doesn't always mean they do not care. 

Perhaps they're dealing with problems they're afraid to share, 

Maybe they're busy, or temporarily in despair, 

Or of your longing to hear from them they're unaware. 

Patience that promises lasting bonds is truly rare.

~•~

Those deserving of our Sabr so the bond stays strong 

Are Muslims who long for Jannah as their final home, 

Who strive to please Allah, who don't seek this world's comfort, 

Who inspire us to improve through their pure deeds and words.

Loving them for Allah is a blessing to uphold.

~•~

📖 Mu'adh Ibn Jabal RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "Allah the Exalted said: 'Those who love each other for the sake of My Glory will be upon pulpits of light and they will be envied by the prophets and the martyrs.'"

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2390

Grade: Sahih

📖 Mu'adh Ibn Jabal RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "Allah the Exalted said: 'My Love is obligatory for those who love each other for My sake, who sit together for My sake, who visit each other for My sake, who spend on each other for My sake.'"

Source: Musnad Ahmed 21525

Grade: Sahih

📖 Umar Ibn Al-Khattab RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "'Verily, there are some people among the servants of Allah who are neither prophets nor martyrs, but whom the prophets are martyrs will envy due to their status on the Day of Resurrection.' They said, “O Messenger of Allah, tell us who they are.” The Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "They are people who love each other for the sake of Allah, not because of family relations or wealth. By Allah, there will be light on their faces and they will be upon light. They will have no fear when the people are afraid and they will not be sad when the people are grieved."

Source: Sunan Abu Dawud 3527

Grade: Sahih

📖 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 in 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 (Fair) according to At-Tirmidhi

Poem: Love Your Husband For Allah's Sake For Who He Is From Inside

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

💌 It is possible to fall in love with your husband 

Even if he's not very tall, wealthy or handsome, 

When his heart, faith and persona caught your attention, 

And through your bond with him, you've learned many life lessons.

~•~

Despite his acne, scars and any disfigurement, 

And though he's not as muscular as other buff men, 

It's feasible to stay loyal to your dear husband 

When his efforts make him worthy of your affection.

~•~

Although he lacks six-pack abs or impressive talents, 

Become mesmerized by how he's tough and hardworking, 

Dedicated to winning, caring towards loved ones, 

Funny, kind, understanding, and charming with children.

~•~

A loving spouse, in spite of his outward appearance, 

Can be so captivating if he shines from within, 

With trust in Allah, striving to be a good Muslim, 

And supporting his family with halal income.

~•~

Who cares if your man doesn't look like K-Pop icons, 

Or if his vigor doesn't match giants and lions.

So long as his commitment attracts sweet sentiments, 

And loving him brings you near Allah, he's a blessing.

~•~

He's a keeper. He deserves you. At least he's trying.

Know he's doing his best. If only you could see him 

When he's on duty, when he misses you, when driving, 

And when he softly mentions your name while he's praying.

~•~

Remember he's human, not an ATM machine. 

He's not your servant either. Support him like a team 

Serving Allah together to fulfill all your dreams, 

To reach Jannah, glad you didn't quit so you both win.

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah does not look at your appearance or wealth, but rather He looks at your hearts and actions."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2564

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." 

Source: Mirqāt Al-Mafātīh 5/2125 

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "The most complete of the believers in faith are those with the most excellent character, and the best of you are the best in behavior to their women." 

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1162 

Grade: Sahih

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