Poem: Dealing With Letdowns And Disappointments As Muslims

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

💌 Tips on how to deal with letdowns and disappointments, 

As Muslims who strive to accept what Allah destines, 

So when someone's acts disappoint you, you stay patient, 

You'd react with, "I had a feeling that would happen. 

I'm not surprised. We can't always trust Allah's servants."

~•~

Consider, when some people tell you they'll do something, 

Such as students who promise they'll send their assignments 

Or customers who agree on certain transactions, 

Recall that they're humans, with feelings, limitations, 

And above all, Allah controls all situations.

~•~

If Allah the Most Wise, All-Knowing and All-Seeing, 

Did not predestine a particular occurrence, 

Then regardless of efforts to ensure it happens, 

Through your friends' assistance and frequent supplications, 

Such event won't take place if it was never destined.

~•~

Let each annoyance train you to excel at patience, 

As you thrive, with Allah's Will, by gaining more wisdom, 

Increased awareness that you can't depend on humans, 

Specially those who were deprived of good upbringing. 

Liars inspire us to thank Allah we're not like them.

~•~

Also note that many delay their prayers often 

And most disregard Allah's Rights and Legislations, 

Yet Allah the Almighty stays True, Firm and Patient. 

Keep serving Allah, despite people's disappointments. 

In Jannah we'll see the rewards of persevering.

~•~

📖 Suhayb RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Amazing is the affair of the believer, as there is good for him in every matter. This is not the case for anyone but for the believer. If he goes through ease (or happy moments), he thanks Allah and it is good for him. If he goes through difficulty, he shows patience and it is good for him."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2999

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The strong believer is more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, but there is goodness in both of them. Be eager for what benefits you, seek help from Allah, and do not be frustrated. If something befalls you, then do not say: 'If only I had done something else.' Rather say: "Allah has decreed what He wills." Verily, the phrase ‘if only’ opens the way for the work of shaytan." 

Source: Sahih Muslim 2664 

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

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Poem: Some Things To Consider Before You Indulge In Backbiting About Other Muslims

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

💌 Some things to consider before you wish to complain 

About somebody's traits, unintentional mistakes, 

Or unappealing attributes they clearly display, 

So you're not guilty of a sin which Allah forbade - 

Backbiting or verbally abusing Allah's slaves:

~•~

If you and some friends give someone a funny nickname, 

Or describe them in a way that they would really hate, 

What's your intention? To hurt them as you entertain 

Your ego and insecure fans? Or to motivate 

Others to oppose them to soothe your personal aches? 

~•~

If through your complaints you aim to decrease your self-hate, 

Or to demonstrate rage on something that can be changed, 

Then keep dismay to yourself so good deeds are retained,

Or confront those who mistreated, meet them face to face, 

And bravely clarify why they must quit their mistake.

~•~

There's no need to criticize how a person behaves, 

Looks, smells, sounds, or makes choices if complaining portrays 

Pride that provokes impatience or desire to bring shame 

To your foes, and whining doesn't push problems away.

~•~ 

Before bashing a Muslim, put yourself in their place, 

Would you approve if about you critics said the same? 

If dissing other Muslims doesn't eliminate 

Religious ignorance while it just keeps your pride safe, 

Then remain quiet, and ditch rumors for Allah's sake.

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated that Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Do you know who is the bankrupt?" They said, “The one without money or goods is bankrupt.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, the bankrupt of my nation are those who come on the Day of Resurrection with prayers, fasting, and charity, but also with insults, slander (and backbiting), consuming wealth, shedding blood (unlawfully murdering), and beating others. The oppressed (the Muslims whom they treated with injustice) will each be given from his good deeds. If his good deeds run out before justice is fulfilled, then their sins will be cast upon him and he (the oppressor) will be thrown into Jahannam/Hell."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2581

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim's

📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu reported that they mentioned a man in front of the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam and they said, “He only eats if he is fed! He only moves if he is made to move!” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "You have backbitten him." They said, “We only said what is true about him.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "It is enough sin to mention bad things about your brother."

In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "If what you said about him were not true, you would have slandered him."

Source: Musnad ‘Abdullah ibn Al-Mubārak 2

Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Mundhiri 

📖 AbdurRahman Ghanm RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The best servants of Allah are those who remind you of Allah when they are seen. The worst servants of Allah and those who spread gossip, separating between loved ones, and causing misery to the innocent."

Source: Musnad Ahmed 17998

Grade: Hasan li ghayrihi according to Al-Arna’ut

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