💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 For the believers who fear Allah the Almighty
And who strive to obey Allah's Orders faithfully,
This world/dunya is like a prison, we aren't free
To do what we want, pursue whatever the nafs seeks,
And behave however we wish so ego is pleased.
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As Muslims, we're not allowed to tell lies knowingly,
To backbite and gossip about friends or enemies,
To mistreat others and treat anyone unfairly,
To "love" someone of the same gender unlawfully,
And to try all forms of zina or adultery.
~•~
Oftentimes you feel like stealing someone's property,
Or lying to benefit from people's sympathy,
Or deceiving in business to earn cash more quickly,
Or meeting up with a crush to fullfil fantasies,
But then you stop, when you recall Allah always sees.
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You restrain yourself and chain your desires patiently,
Striving to pass all of Allah's tests successfully,
Even if those who can't defeat their nafs are many
And to act on feelings you have the ability.
You prefer lasting peace to pleasures temporary.
~•~
While depriving ourselves of dunya isn't easy,
Recalling Allah's rewards, Jannah's eternity,
And Allah's Love for those who maintain their piety,
Keeps us dedicated to Allah with loyalty,
Despite dunya's temptations that are momentary.
~•~
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The world is a prison for the believer and a paradise for the unbeliever."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2956
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
📖 Al-Mustawrid RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "What is the parable of this worldly life in comparison to the Hereafter other than one of you dipping his finger in the sea? Let him see what he brings forth."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2858
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
📖 Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "O young men, if you are able to support a wife, get married. Verily, it lowers the gaze and guards chastity. Whoever is not able to do so, he must fast as it (fasting regularly for Allah's sake) will discipline his desires."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 1806
Sahih Muslim 1400
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
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