Poem: Thank Allah For The Blessings He Chose To Give You And Don't Envy What He Gave Others

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

💌 When I see ladies who are much prettier than me, 

With straighter hair, lighter skin tone, and slender bodies, 

I recall the obese, those who can't move easily, 

And those who cope with physical disabilities, 

So jealousy disappears and I save my good deeds.

~•~

When I meet women whose husbands are physically 

Healthier, more in shape and taller than my hubby, 

I know there are shorter guys, those who can't use their feet,

And singles who are fine without a man's company,

So jealousy disappears and I save my good deeds.

~•~

When I notice families who live in luxury, 

Who own multiple cars, enjoy grand and lavish meals, 

I recall the homeless, those who sleep in parks or streets, 

The refugees and those behind bars for many years, 

So jealousy disappears and I save my good deeds.

~•~

When I spot writers or speakers more able than me, 

Who surpass me at giving speeches so fluently, 

I know there are people worldwide who can't even read, 

Who need special care and can't communicate clearly, 

So jealousy disappears and I save my good deeds.

~•~

When I witness those engulfed in popularity, 

And admit they've got more friends than those patient with me, 

I recall orphans and elders without family, 

And those in jails not free to chat with anybody,

So jealousy disappears and I save my good deeds.

~•~

When I perceive those who are happier outwardly, 

From among YouTubers, vloggers and celebrities 

Who without Islam still haven't achieved inner peace, 

I remember to thank Allah that He guided me 

To the right 'Aqeedah that leads to Jannah's entry.

~•~

For as long as a person is prone to jealousy, 

Envious distress when others improve or succeed, 

And discontentment with Allah's Qadr/Destiny, 

That jealous person can never be truly happy. 

So defeat jealousy. shaytan's nature don't copy.

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Look at 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

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Beware of envy, for it devours good deeds just as fire devours wood or grass."

Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4903

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Suyuti

📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Envy consumes good deeds just as fire burns wood. Charity (Sadaqah) extinguishes sinful deeds just as water extinguishes fire. Prayer is the light of the believer and fasting is his shield from the Hellfire."

Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 4210

Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Ibn Asakir

📖 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

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Poem: Signs Of Immature "Adults" - What It Means To Be Immature

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

💌 Seven behavioral signs of immature "adults", 

Who act like naughty kids, aren't conscious of their words,

Like young bullies who laugh when others fail or get hurt, 

They're grown-ups yet they don't behave like proper adults:

~•~

One: They lack self-control. They speak all that comes to mind. 

They loudly rant, whine, and diss anyone they dislike, 

Backbite online and offline, proud of not being nice.

~•~

Two: They're passive-aggressive, can't handle conflict well. 

When mad at you, they slam doors in dramatic turmoil, 

Mimic your voice, ignore your text messages or calls, 

And give the silent treatment yet giggle when you fall.

~•~

Three: Like spoiled children who can't share their toys, they're selfish.

Though they're rich or can drive, they won't provide rides unless 

They like you or assisting you brings them some profit. 

Adjectives that don't suit them: "helpful", "kind", "generous".

~•~

Four: They feel entitled without justification, 

Demand people to treat them like they're so important, 

Expect freebies and gifts as if they are deserving 

Of your love. You give, they take. You share, they keep taking.

~•~

Five: Like little boys who show off with "look at our bikes"

Or small girls who brag saying "we have more dolls and kites", 

They post status updates and photos not to inspire 

But to flaunt linguistic skills or luxurious lifestyles.

~•~

Six: They can't take responsibility for their wrongs. 

When you're no longer friends, they'll complain, "It's all your fault!", 

When they've made a mistake, they'll blame, "You're the one who's wrong!" 

And when you try to fix things, they'll wail, "Get lost! Be gone!"

~•~

Seven: They're awful listeners, like kids who ramble

And enjoy lecturing the most at dining tables. 

Too busy to hear them? They'll feel oh so terrible.

Then when it's your turn to talk, they're unavailable.

~•~

Mature adults or those who don't want to seem shameful 

Aim to improve themselves, make efforts to help people, 

Attempt to understand others, know they're fallible, 

And for Allah's sake they strive to maintain good morals.

~•~

📖 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

📖 Abdullah bin Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "The Muslim is the one from whose tongue and hands the Muslims are safe." 

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 10 

Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi

📖 Abu Bakrah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said in the farewell sermon, "Verily, your lives, your property, and your honor (your reputation) have been made sacred to you, just as the sanctity of this day of yours, in this month of yours. Will not the witness from among you inform the absent?"

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 105, Sahih Muslim 1679

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

📖 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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Note: Why Those Whom Allah Guided Do Not Celebrate Birthdays Nor The So-called "Mawlid An-Nabiy"

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

📜 Question: With regards to some people, there are also among them who organize their own celebration to commemorate their date of birth. What is the Islamic ruling on this?

📝 Answer: All of this is wrong and frowned upon, for a person to celebrate his birthday, his mother's, or his daughter's, or his son's etc. Such invented matters are a resemblance to the deeds of many Christians and Jews. There is no source or origin in Islam for it (to celebrate anyone's birthday). And there is no basis to support it - to celebrate "mother's day", or "father's day", or "uncle's day", or one's "birthday", or the "birthday" of one's child. All of these, birthday celebrations, are wrongdoings and innovated practices, all of them are an imitation of the enemies of Allah the Almighty. None of it is ever allowed to be put into practice. 

So it is upon the Muslim to dutifully take precautions, close the doors that lead to bid'ah and be wary of newly invented matters in the religion. Nevertheless some of the people have an abundance of blessings, and they were able to accumulate a large amount of wealth (with Allah's Will) and a lot of them do not know how to spend them rightly. They did not receive guidance yet to make use of their income in obeying Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala, and in the construction of mosques/Masaajid, and in financially assisting the needy. Thus what they do instead is misusing their money on birthday celebrations and the like.

If the Muslim truly intends to revive the Sunnah of the beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam, then the right way to do this isn't through celebrating birthdays but reviving his Sunnah can be done through conducting Islamic classes at schools and in the mosques, and conferences or seminars. This isn't bid'ah (innovation), but rather legislated, ordered and encouraged - to teach the Seerah (life history) of the noble Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam, and to clarify in schools or institutes whatever concerns the so-called "mawlid an-nabi" and conducting lectures or classes on why it (celebrating the "mawlid") is not from Islam. 

As for specifying a particular date to celebrate certain festivals, such as in Rabee' Al-Awwal, providing special drinks and delicacies on such occasions and whatnot, then there is no basis for that, but it is rather from the innovated matters (acts of bid'ah established upon ignorance and misguidance) which we Muslims for Allah's sake must strive to avoid.

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

~•~

📖 Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever seeks the pleasure of Allah by displeasing the people, Allah will suffice him against the people. Whoever seeks the pleasure of people by displeasing Allah, Allah will leave him to the patronage of the people."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2414

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 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

📖 Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever innovates into this matter of ours that which does not belong to it, it will be rejected."

In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever performs a deed that is not in accordance with our matter, it will be rejected."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 2550

Sahih Muslim 1718

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

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