Poem: Friendship With INTJs - What Are INTJ Friends Like?

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

💌 What kind of friend would an INTJ Muslim make?

How do INTJ friends generally behave?

What are their habits when they love you for Allah's sake?

People whose MBTI type is INTJ 

Are strictly selective with who they associate.

~•~

Since they're fine with solitude, they don't investigate 

And desperately search for friends with similar traits.

Nonetheless, if they've found in you quirks they can relate 

To, while your authenticity you kindly display, 

They'll reach out, initiate talks and reciprocate.

~•~

Gossiping, bullying, discussing people's mistakes, 

Narrating lies and rumors are nonsense that they hate.

Tease them sometimes? They'll forgive. But if you irritate 

Them purposely, they'll sense you're toxic and walk away 

Gladly, to preserve their well-being, morals and faith.

~•~

To share frank opinions and feedback they're unafraid. 

Quick to defend you when some try to humiliate 

Or besmirch your name, they won't cowardly hesitate 

To back you up with comebacks against bullies untamed.

Though they avoid conflict, they're not fearful of debates.

~•~

INTJ friends are willing to cooperate 

With you if your projects aren't logically debased.

Human flaws and innocent faults they can tolerate.

What they can't stand is when someone's dishonest and fake, 

Pretending to like them just to attain selfish gains.

~•~

To maintain friendship with those who are INTJ:

You'll need profound patience when their replies are delayed.

Don't feel distressed if at your jokes they can't laugh always, 

If they harshly critique so your skills you can upgrade, 

And if they're not touchy-feely - let them instigate.

~•~

To annoy and disconnect from an INTJ: 

Rudely roll your eyes when there's something they want to say. 

Doubt their intention, gossip, childishly misbehave, 

Call them "arrogant", proudly repeat your epic fails, 

And betray them - Do those? They'll dump you without dismay.

~•~

📖 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, "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

📖 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

http://www.michaelcaloz.com/personality/

https://introvertdear.com/news/10-things-intjs-absolutely-must-have-in-a-friendship/

https://personalitygrowth.com/intj-friendships-how-the-intj-is-as-a-bff/

Poem: To Those Who Suspect Others' Niyyah And Accuse Without Proofs

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

💌 To those who project their wicked traits onto others, 

Who act like they read minds, see hearts and unseen matters, 

Who accuse people of "riyaa" when they're the braggers, 

And who claim we tell lies whilst they're the frequent liars:

Do you get paid to be fault-finders and accusers?

~•~

Is that your hobby or habit to search for errors 

In others to conceal your guilt of those same matters?

How you interpret a Muslim's actions uncovers 

Your inner thoughts, upbringing, and actual character.

Naturally you'd spot things that seem, to you, familiar.

~•~

So if you instantly assume someone's a "boaster" 

Who's "desperate for attention" or who's "insincere", 

Perhaps you're the one who's eager for more likes and shares, 

Who sometimes utters words that are untrue or unclear? 

Traits you notice in others may be things you hold dear.

~•~

The similitude of those who like to point fingers 

And blame others is that of a shameful shoplifter, 

Who steals what he wants then accuses other shoppers 

Of the very same thing he does before departure.

Such awful tactic befits the weak and insecure.

~•~

A closeted gay would accuse you of being "queer", 

Those who've stolen before may theorize you're the "thief", 

And one with pride may guess you're "arrogant" or "snobby".

Critics' wrong impressions describe their reality 

Usually when they're guilty of intense jealousy.

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The believer is a mirror to his faithful brother. He protects him against loss and defends him behind his back." 

Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu said, 'The believer is a mirror to his brother. If he sees something wrong in him, he should correct it.' 

Source: Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 239 

Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani 

📖 Ibn Mas’ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam was distributing charity when a man from the Ansaar said, “By Allah, Muhammad did not intend to please Allah with this!” I came to the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam and told him about it, then anger could be seen on his face. The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Moses (Prophet Musa 'alaihis salaam) was hurt by more than this, yet he remained patient."

In another narration, the Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Who will be just if not Allah and His Messenger?"

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5712, Sahih Muslim 1062

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

📖 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 disbelief 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

Poem: Tribute To Every Confident Muslimah Who Strives To Serve Allah The Almighty

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

💌 Because she knows Allah is watching, and she trusts Him,

She walks among the crowd not caring what people think.

With her hijab, niqab and long abaya flowing,

She's like a queen whose strong Imaan keeps her confident.

~•~

It's okay if spectators laugh as she passes by.

The wise don't interact with those whose tactics hold lies.

Scowls and spiteful remarks simply make her smile inside,

Grateful for the rewards she earns when haters deride.

~•~

Maybe she's quiet while brave modesty speaks for her.

Her hijab is a statement that she isn't bothered

To be up to date with fashion and its low standards.

Meeting Allah in Jannah is what truly matters.

~•~

Her jilbab, khimar and abaya speak volumes too,

Confirming she loves Allah the most with gratitude,

Not minding if like-minded friends range from none to few,

Concerned only with Allah's Love as her faith stays true.

~•~

A Muslimah with a mission to deserve Jannah,

She does whatever she can to please Only Allah,

By obeying Allah's Commands, loving the Sunnah,

And surviving each trial with patience and Taqwa.

~•~

📖 Ubadah ibn As-Samit RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated that Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, among the best of faith is that you know Allah is with you wherever you are."

Source: Al-Mu’jam Al-Awsat 8791

Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Ibn Taymiyyah

📖 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

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Islam began as something strange and it will return to being strange, so Tooba (or glad tidings) to the strangers."

Source: Sahih Muslim 145

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim 

📖 Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: A man said to the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam him, “What is Tooba (Qur'an 13:29)?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "It is a tree in Paradise as wide as a hundred years of travel. The clothes of the people of Paradise will come from its leaves."

Source: Sahih Ibn Ḥibbān 7573

Grade: Sahih li ghayrihi according to Al-Albani 

Poem: Quick Reminder To Fellow Orphans

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

💌 Quick letter of comfort to fellow orphan adults,

Who every once in a while miss their beloved folks:

No worries - You'll see your Muslim parents again soon

In Jannah for their faith and good deeds they used to do.

~•~

Even if you were unable to tell them goodbye,

Keep praying to Allah in Jannah you'll reunite.

In Jannatul Ferdaus you can bond with them again,

With Allah's Will. Strive to do good and repent from sins.

~•~

Of the best actions you can do for your parents are

Sincerely mentioning them in your daily Du'as,

Praying that Allah forgives them, accept their good deeds,

Charity on their behalf, treating their friends nicely.

~•~

Never get tired of talking about them to Allah,

Your parents can benefit from your loving Du'as.

Let your tears that fall when you miss them erase past sins.

Keep praying that Allah reunites you in Heaven.

~•~

If you couldn't do enough to show your parents love

Back then, don't give up - compensate with lots of Du'as.

May Allah the Most Just grant our dear parents Mercy,

And make Jannah the place we finally meet. Ameen.

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah the Almighty will raise the status of His righteous servants in Paradise and they will say: 'O Allah, what is this?' Allah will say: 'This is due to your child seeking forgiveness for you.'"

Source: Musnad Ahmed 10232

Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani

Note: Importance Of Doing Good Deeds Only To Please Allah, Not His Servants.

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

💌 Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala knows best. "Riyaa" is to do a good deed for the sake of people when it should be done solely to please Allah the All-Knowing. "Riyaa" is doing righteous actions which Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala commanded, not to obey Him but to impress His servants or show off that one is more superior in terms of piety and religiousness.

🔹Examples of "Riyaa":

1] Doing charity and giving relief goods to the needy, while taking photos of themselves to upload the pictures on social media mainly to display they're generous or wealthy enough to assist others financially. Pleasing Allah the Almighty and trying to inspire others to do the same so they can be closer to Allah are not what they intend to do.

2] Taking a photo of your prayer mat after you've prayed Taraweeh or Tahajjud then uploading it so your stalkers can be impressed by how pious you appear.

3] Offering free Islamic lectures not to spread Allah's Message and advise others for Allah's sake, but to portray how much Islamic knowledge you have and showcase your ability to understand Arabic language.

4] Posting selfies with a verse from the Noble Qur'an or a Hadith with the purpose of gaining many fans as though you're some sort of religious celebrity.

5] Cooking a special exotic dish and handing it to a particular somebody with the goal of proving your culinary skills or highlighting your expertise at preparing fancy international dishes. Your motive isn't to feed the hungry and fasting for Allah's sake but to make them realize you're a competent, creative and charitable chef.

6] Typing status updates to demonstrate how linguistically capable and intelligent you are, instead of sincerely doing Da'wah and striving to call others towards Allah's Way.

7] Sharing Islamic posts and links not to encourage Muslims to seek authentic knowledge of Islam and join you in the path to Jannah, but actually doing so to gain likes and followers.

🔶Tips to avoid "Riyaa" / showing off:

1] Before doing anything, pause and actively purify your niyyah/intention. Ensure that all your good deeds are done only to please Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala Who sees His slaves' hearts and conditions.

2] Say Du'a and beg Allah the Most Merciful that He keeps you sincere, accepts your good deeds and that the rewards of serving Him aren't wasted.

3] Do more good deeds for the sake of Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala in private which do not require an audience. Pray Qiyaam Al-Layl and Salat Ad-Duha often, feed birds and stray cats, fast Sunnah fasts regularly (every other Monday and Thursday etc.) without letting anybody know you're fasting, and give what you can of financial assistance to the poor without broadcasting your generosity.

4] Even if you're falsely accused of showing off and "Riyaa", steadfastly continue doing the good deeds which you believe can lead you closer to Allah's Love.

5] One of shaytan's traps to prevent Muslims from their duty to enjoin right and forbid evil is threatening them with the likelihood of committing "Riyaa". Don't listen to shaytan's waswaas. If you are certain that an action can lead to Jannah Paradise, especially if it is a Sadaqah Jaariyah, then keep doing it for Allah's sake with pure intention, regardless of critics' wrong assumptions.

~*~

Major Sins - Showing off in Acts of Worship (Ar-Riya) - Abu Hakeem Bilal Davis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-iAFRRaSrE

📖 Mahmud Ibn Labid RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Verily, my greater fear for you is the lesser idolatry (minor shirk/polytheism).” They said, “What is the lesser idolatry, O Messenger of Allah?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “It is ostentation. Allah the Almighty will say to them on the Day of Resurrection, when people are being recompensed for their deeds: 'Go to those for whom you made a show in the world and look, do you find any reward with them?'"

Source: Musnad Ahmed 23119

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam came to us while we were discussing the False Messiah (the dajjaal). The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Shall I not tell you about my greater fear for you than the False Messiah?” We said, “Of course!” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “It is hidden idolatry (riyaa), that a man stands for prayer and beautifies his prayer when he sees another man looking at him.”

Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 4204

Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani

📖 Umar Ibn Al-Khattab RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, deeds are only with intentions. Verily, every person will have only what they intended. Whoever emigrated to Allah and His Messenger, his emigration is for Allah and His Messenger (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam). Whoever emigrated to get something in the world or to marry a woman, his emigration is for that to which he emigrated."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 54, Sahih Muslim 1907

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