Poem: Importance Of Respecting One's Parents Especially One's Mom And Why We Don't Celebrate "Mother's Day" As Muslims

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

💌 To Muslims whose moms are still alive and reached old age: 

From the traits of true Muslims is we don't imitate 

The ways and traditions of those who don't share our faith. 

Innovated events like "birthdays" and "mother's day" 

Are occasions that guided Muslims don't celebrate. 

~•~

There's no need to go shopping to buy a gift or cake, 

Not a duty to give a card to commemorate 

So-called "mother's day" nor go with your mom on fun dates, 

Once a year to show your love, when every single day 

And night you should respect your mother for Allah's sake. 

~•~

To each Muslim, like myself, whose mother passed away, 

Whether she left with a farewell or it was too late: 

Firstly, it was destined. Allah decreed her death's date. 

Instead of writing letters she can't read in her grave, 

Pray for her often. In sweet Du'as mention her name.

~•~

No need to upload her photos every other day 

With sentimental messages to appreciate 

The person who loved bringing you up despite her aches. 

On your mom's behalf do charity, and Hajj someday, 

And regularly include her when you supplicate.

~•~

So what if many people celebrate "mother's day"? 

Allah's faithful servants strive to avoid what He hates. 

If ever you showed disrespect in your teenage days 

To your parents, do Tawbah, reform to compensate, 

Share their good works, speak well of them, pray for them always.

~•~

📖 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 Lord (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

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: A man asked the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam “Who is most deserving of my good company?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Your mother." The man asked, “Then who?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said "Your mother." The man asked again, “Then who?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Your mother." The man asked again, “Then who?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Your father."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5626

Sahih Muslim 2548

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

📖 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

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/05/poem-include-your-parents-in-your-duas.html

Poem: How To Deal With Non-Muslims, As A Muslim

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

💌 Some notes on how to interact well with non-Muslims, 

Whether they're non-Muslim relatives, colleagues, students, 

Neighbors, strangers, salespersons, or casual acquaintance: 

One: Treat them decently. Know they're Allah's creation. 

Use mercy and justice in your general dealings. 

~•~

Do your best to maintain good manners when they're present, 

And when they're absent, refrain from needless gossiping. 

With Muslims or non-Muslims, Allah is still watching, 

While nearby at all times, there are angels recording.

Abstain from all forms of injustice and oppression.

~•~

Two: If you like them, if they happen to be loved ones, 

If their well-mannered conduct invites admiration, 

Then do them a favor, show them the true religion, 

Share with them your knowledge of Islam and right guidance, 

And mention them in Du'as, pray that Allah guides them.

~•~

Recall the Sahabas (RadhiAllahu 'anhum). Most started as non-Muslims, 

Formerly they abhorred and showed fierce opposition 

To Allah's Messenger Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) and the Muslims, 

Until Allah the Most Kind saved them from misguidance, 

Enlightened them and promised them with Jannah's entrance.

~•~

Three: While treating non-Muslims with civilized treatment, 

Value your faith and don't stray from Islamic teachings. 

Don't partake in their festivals and celebrations, 

Because you're a Muslim, not because you're arrogant. 

True good character is also kind invitation.

~•~

📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The merciful will be shown mercy by the Most Merciful. Be merciful to those on the earth and the One (Allah) in the heavens will have mercy upon you."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1924

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to At-Tirmidhi

📖 Sahl Ibn Sa'd RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "By Allah, that Allah guides a man through you is better for you than a herd of expensive red camels."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 2847 

Sahih Muslim 2406

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

📖 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

📖 Ibn Umar RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Gabriel (Angel Jibreel 'alaihis salaam) did not stop advising me to treat neighbors well until I thought he would make them my heirs."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5669 

Sahih Muslim 2625

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, "Gabriel (Angel Jibreel 'alaihis salaam) kept advising me to be good to neighbors until I thought he would make them my heirs."

Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 3674

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

https://www.abukhadeejah.com/living-with-non-muslims-in-the-west-with-fine-conduct/

https://www.salafisounds.com/mannerisms-of-the-muslims-with-the-non-muslims-by-abu-khadeejah/