Poem: Act Like You Trust People But Don't, As Allah Is The Only One Whom We Trust.

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

💌 Live life day and night as though you're always being watched, 

As if the people you meet are spies with rehearsed acts 

And beneath their outfits are spying gadgets attached, 

So when they play games just to see how you would react, 

You'd behave in a way that pleases Allah above.

~•~

Act as if you trust every person you encounter, 

Maintaining manners with loved ones, neighbors and strangers, 

Talk in a manner they think you like random chatter 

And they guess you're an "open book", but that's an error, 

They still don't know you well, as you've kept other matters.

~•~

Be friendly for Allah's sake with those whom you speak to, 

Yet don't trust them at all, while you yourself remain true. 

The words you utter and write very carefully choose. 

Treat others according to their nature, not your mood.

And always fear Allah Who always hears and sees you.

~•~

Why people generally can't always be trusted: 

Some try to connect for their selfish gains and motives. 

Most tend to get jealous, passive and unsupportive. 

All humans have mouths they can use for lies or gossip. 

In trusting only our God Allah stay contented.

~•~

📖 Umar Ibn Al-Khattab RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "If you were to rely upon Allah with reliance due to Him, He would provide for you just as He provides for the birds. They go out in the morning with empty stomachs and return full (satisfied)."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2344

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever is silent has been saved."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2501

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 An-Nawwas Ibn Sam’an RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Righteousness is good character, and sin is what wavers in your heart and you hate for the people to find out about it."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2553

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

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Note: Talking Does Not Invalidate Ablution And The Virtues Of Performing Wudhu

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

📜 Question: Is it correct that speaking during the performance of wudhu invalidates the ablution?

📝 Answer: No. It is incorrect. Talking while performing ablution does not invalidate the wudhu. 

Alhamdulillah. If a person performs ablution while conversing to someone, the wudhu is still valid if they fulfilled all the conditions of performing wudhu. 

If the person, while performing the wudhu, washed their mouth, rinsed their nose, washed their face, hands, arms, and wiped their head along with their ears, and washed their feet including their ankles, then their wudhu is correct even if they were speaking while doing ablution. There is nothing wrong with speech during the performance of wudhu.

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

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📖 Thawban RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Remain upright, although you cannot encompass it entirely. Know that the best of your good deeds is prayer, and that none can preserve his ablution but a believer."

Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 277

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Suyuti

Al-Nawawi said, 'Our scholars agreed upon the recommendation to renew ablution, which is that one with ablution later performs it again, without having lost his ritual purification.'

Source: Al-Majmū’ Sharḥ Al-Muhadhab 1/469

📖 Abu Umamah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Remain upright and it is a blessing if you can do so. The best of your good deeds is prayer, and none maintains the ablution (shows dedication in performing wudhu correctly) but a believer."

Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 279

Grade: Sahihli ghayrihi according to Al-Albani

📖 Abdullah ibn Mas’ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: It was said, “O Messenger of Allah, how will you recognize those whom you have never seen from your nation?” The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Radiant streaks upon their limbs from the traces of ablution."

Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 284

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

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Poem: Avoid Displeasing Allah, As Sins May Darken The Heart And Make It Ugly

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

💌 Just because some wear branded clothes, pose well in photos, 

Dine with style, decorate themselves with glitter or gold, 

Adorn themselves with fab cosmetics they can afford, 

And ensure their outfits are never unclean or torn, 

Doesn't mean they all have pretty hearts and pleasant souls.

~•~

A person may have an ugly heart if they behave 

Rudely and so disrespectfully to those whom they 

Consider as "unfashionable" due to poor taste 

In their fashion sense and decisions they choose to make 

Regarding their weight and how they're outwardly displayed.

~•~

People who evaluate others based on their looks 

Are likely to abandon you if you don't look good. 

They typically gossip, criticize and ridicule 

Anyone who, to them, is not "trendy" or heaps "cool". 

Their proud contempt for "cheap people" makes their hearts impure.

~•~

Other deeds which people with ugly hearts often do 

Include scamming, inventing stories that are untrue, 

Bullying, mocking others for trials they go through, 

Refusing to help or give support when insecure, 

And doubting Muslims' niyyah, always prone to assume.

~•~

Those with ugly hearts gravitate to shameful matters, 

Such as TikTok dancers, materialistic vloggers, 

Fellow scammers or cheaters, lies, gossipy chatter, 

And they flee from Muslims who prefer the Hereafter, 

And to hear Islamic talks they're mostly not bothered.

~•~

Those with ugly hearts can spend hours putting on makeup, 

Recording and editing self-serving YouTube vlogs, 

And analyzing the products whenever they shop, 

Yet when it comes to learning from an Islamic talk, 

Or reading Islamic writings, they're quick to give up.

~•~

Ugly hearts don't do enough to receive Allah's Love. 

They're attached to dunya, can't recognize shaytan's plots, 

And envying others' lives it's hard for them to stop. 

To cleanse and beautify your heart, do what Allah loves, 

Occupying it with Adhkaar, Du'as, and kind thoughts.

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, when the servant commits a sin, a black mark (or dark spot) appears upon his heart. If he abandons the sin, seeks forgiveness, and repents, then his heart will be polished. If he returns to the sin, the blackness will be increased until it overcomes his heart. It is the covering that Allah has mentioned: 'No, rather a covering is over their hearts from what they have earned.' (The Noble Qur'an 83:14)"

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3334

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Suyuti

📖 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

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/02/poem-let-your-tears-witness-that-your.html

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/11/poem-ways-to-react-when-told-youre-ugly.html

Note: Reminder To Say "Bismillah" Before Eating And Drinking

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

📜 Question: Saying "Bismillah" every time one raises the right hand to one's mouth to eat or drink, and saying "Alhamdulillah" (after every bite and sip) each time one places down the glass or utensil, is there any basis for this?

📝 Answer: No. The Sunnah when eating (and drinking) is to say "Bismillah" from the very beginning and then say "Alhamdulillah" at the end of one's drink or meal. 

Question: What about when raising the glass or cup while taking three separate sips? 

Answer: The person should say "Bismillah" (before the whole process of eating and drinking) and upon completion one must say "Alhamdulillah." 

What has been reported is to say "Bismillah" at the very start of the meal and "Alhamdulillah" at its end. And if the person decides to repeat then Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala may reward them with goodness (for saying additional Dhikr). However the actual Sunnah is that once is sufficient. You say "Bismillah" one time only before eating and drinking, then say "Alhamdulillah" one time after you're done with eating and drinking.

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

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📖 Umar ibn Abi Salamah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said to me, "O young man, mention the Name of Allah, eat with your right hand, and eat what it is in front of you."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5061 

Sahih Muslim 2022

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

📖 Hudhayfah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Indeed, shaytan permits himself to eat the food over which the Name of Allah is not mentioned."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2017

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

📖 Jabir ibn Abdullah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "When a man enters his home and remembers Allah as he enters and as he eats, then shaytan says to himself: 'you have no place to spend the night and no dinner.' When he enters his home without remembering Allah, then shaytan says: 'you have found a place to spend the night.' When he eats his meal without remembering Allah, then shaytan says: 'you have found a place to spend the night and eat dinner.'"

Source: Sahih Muslim 2018

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/23245/%D8%AD%D9%83%D9%85-%D8%AA%D9%83%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B3%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%B1%D8%A8