Poem: Don't Compare Your Life Journey To Others' Lives Which Allah Gave

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

💌 Visualize characters represented by letters, 

Unsatisfied with the wisdom in Allah's Qadr. 

No matter what they have of gifts and worldly pleasures, 

They can't be happy if they keep envying others.

~•~

"A" is jealous of "B" as "B" was kindly offered 

A promotion as an executive director. 

"B" jealously resents "C" who is much wealthier, 

Founder of halal restaurants with frequent diners.

~•~

"C" envies "D" for the way "D" inspires listeners 

To be confident, and many books she has authored.

"D" can't deny she's jealous of "E" who's a mother 

Of two sets of twins who look as good-looking as her.

~•~

"E" admits she envies "F" for having a lover

Who's readily available and sweeter than hers. 

"F" confirms she's jealous of how "G" is popular 

Online and how she has tons of YouTube subscribers.

~•~

"G" knows she's envious of how "H" has supporters 

From her fam while "H" has many sisters, unlike her.

"H" acknowledges she admires "I", a wise teacher 

Who does her job well and students can confide in her.

~•~

"I" jealously resents "J", a creative baker 

Who works from home with many supportive customers. 

"J" knows she's jealous of "K" who married a doctor 

And as her husband's assistant they work together. 

~•~

"K" realizes she envies "L" who's prettier, 

Who's taller and exotic with an Arab father.

"L" agrees she's slightly jealous of "M", a daughter 

Whose mom is still alive, while after birth she lost hers.

~•~

"M" senses some jealousy each time "N" delivers 

News that numbers embraced Islam after her lectures. 

"N" can't deny her envy whenever "O" gathers 

The poor to clothe and feed them. In kindness, she's better.

~•~

"O" gets jealous of her half-sister "P" whenever

"P" gets to spend more quality time with their father. 

"P" confirms she envies "Q", one of her co-workers 

Who knows many languages, as a fluent speaker.

~•~

"Q", "R", "S", "T" and "U" - all regular travelers 

Oft find themselves envying those they deem "superior", 

Unaware that "V", "W" and "X" from afar 

Envy their lives that also leave "Y" and "Z" triggered.

~•~

Regardless of what Allah gave of joys and favors, 

Every once in a while on earth we may encounter 

People who have more, which trains us to practice Sabr. 

Those with less teach us to thank Allah, without kibr.

~•~

Tips to not feel defeated by envying others: 

Believe that what Allah gives and to whom He offers 

His blessings, and what He withholds, are from His Qadr.

As Muslims, pass Allah's tests with Sabr and Shukr.

~•~

The winners in both worlds aren't those who are richer, 

Prettier or who most enjoy life's toys and treasures, 

But the best of believers are those who don't suffer 

From envy. Soft hearts help them win in the Hereafter.

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Look to those below you and do not look at those above you, for it is the best way not to belittle the favors of Allah."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6125

Sahih Muslim 2963

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

📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, who are the best people?” The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “One with a heart swept clean and truthful in speech.” We said, “O Messenger of Allah, we know truthful in speech. What is a heart swept clean?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "One that is mindful of Allah and pure, in which there is no sin, nor aggression, nor envy." We said, “Who shows a sign of it?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "One who hates worldliness and loves the Hereafter." They said, “And who shows a sign of it?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "A believer with good character."

Source: Shu’ab Al-Imān 4457

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Faith and envy do not combine within a believing servant."

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

Source: Sunan Al-Nasā’ī 3109

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

Poem: As A Muslim, I Don't Celebrate Valentine's Day.

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

💌 Glad tidings to those clever enough to realize 

What's real and what isn't, so they don't do Valentine's. 

What non-Muslim couples do they don't romanticize, 

Aware that most of their affairs are not legalized. 

To avoid commemorating zina we're obliged.

~•~

On the fourteenth of February, we're not required 

To purchase heart-shaped cakes, to wear pink or red attire, 

To send roses or cards, to buy gifts to signify 

Profound love, or for Muslim couples to dine outside

Beside lovers whose "love" lives aren't legitimized.

~•~

This day being celebrated by thousands worldwide 

Can't justify it even if one's niyyah is right. 

A Muslim wife can express her love each day and night 

To her husband in ways where she doesn't sacrifice 

Her faith/Imaan to match misguided people's desires.

~•~

A Muslim husband doesn't need to cutely describe 

His gratitude for each woman whom he calls his 'wife' 

On Valentine's day, as he knows it's not justified.

If you love your spouse for Allah, softly verbalize 

Your feelings in loving Du'as every day and night.

~•~

Forget watching romantic movies on Valentine's. 

Remember that unbelievers cannot be admired 

For their wrong beliefs and practices unsanctified. 

We're not old-fashioned, closed-minded, not full of vile pride.

As Allah's servants, we strive to leave what He dislikes.

~•~

📖 Ibn Umar RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever imitates a people is one of them."

Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4031

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

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Poem: When You're Contented With Allah's Love, You Won't Require Friendship With His Servants

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

💌 You're not missing out on much if you're uninvited 

And excluded from gatherings where actors gossip, 

Where insecure frenemies disclose others' secrets 

And people's flaws or faults are from their usual topics.

Your absence from such groups keeps your good deeds protected.

~•~

You're not missing out on enjoying someone's friendship 

If most of their online posts are passive-aggressive, 

If they selectively tag users, being childish, 

To make you doubt yourself or desire their fake kindness, 

And overall the vibes they give off are too toxic.

~•~

You won't miss out, don't worry, if you got unfriended 

By users who can't tolerate feeling so jealous 

Each time you share some tips or helpful status updates, 

Or they expect you to chase them once you're deleted.

Accept it's not Allah's Qadr you'd stay connected.

~•~

Despised by certain people? Rejected? Avoided? 

Maybe it's your love for Allah which causes conflict, 

Their attachment to dunya that makes you unwanted, 

Your eagerness to thrive that brings their disinterest, 

And by your strong faith/Imaan they're intimidated.

~•~

Talk to Allah more, and you won't notice loneliness.

Instances when you're solo are chances to read, rest, 

Research, study, say Dhikr, introspect and reflect.

Listen to lectures often, recite Qur'an verses, 

And know when Allah loves us, His slaves aren't needed.

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated that the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The Mufarridun (the isolated or those who like to isolate themselves) have gone ahead (in gaining rewards)." He was asked, "Who are the Mufarridun?" He SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam replied, "Those men and women who remember Allah much."

[Sahih Muslim]

Arabic/English book reference: Book 16, Hadith 1436

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Those in seclusion have raced ahead." They said, "O Messenger of Allah, who are those in seclusion?" The Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "They are men and women who remember Allah often."

In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "They are those who are absorbed in the remembrance of Allah (saying Dhikr and Du'a)."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2676

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

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

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2378

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Nawawi

📖 Abu Nu’aym reported: Fudayl ibn ‘Iyad, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “If you mix with people, mix with those who have good character; it only invites to good. Do not mix with those who have bad character, for it only invites to evil.”

Source: Ḥilyat Al-Awliyā’ 11728

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