Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Hadith: Allah the Almighty Does Not Oppress His Servants


📖 Abu Dharr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Allah the Almighty said: 'O My servants, I have forbidden injustice for Myself and I have forbidden it (oppression, injustice) among you, so do not oppress one another. O My servants, all of you are astray except for those whom I have guided, so seek guidance from Me (Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) and I shall guide you. O My servants, all of you are hungry except for those whom I have fed, so seek food from Me (Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) and I shall feed you. O My servants, all of you are naked except for those whom I have clothed, so seek clothing from Me (Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) and I shall clothe you. O My servants, you sin by night and day and I forgive all sins, so seek forgiveness from Me (Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) and I shall forgive you. O My servants, you are unable to harm Me and you are unable to bring benefit to Me (Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala). O My servants, were the first of you and the last of you, the human of you and the jinn of you, to be as pious as the most pious heart of anyone of you, that would not increase My dominion at all. O My servants, were the first of you and the last of you, the human of you and the jinn of you, to be as wicked as the most wicked heart of anyone of you, that would not decrease My dominion at all. O My servants, were the first of you and the last of you, the human of you and the jinn of you, to rise up in one place and make a request of Me, and were I to give everyone what he requested, that would not diminish what I have any more than a needle would diminish the sea if put into it. O My servants, it is only your deeds that I record and then recompense for you. Let him who finds good praise Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala), and let him who finds something else blame no one but himself."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2577
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim 

Sunday, August 28, 2022

Tips: Some Advice On Dealing With Negative Feedback And Criticism

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

🗒️ Some advice on dealing with negative feedback and criticism: 
✅ If the criticism is valid, true and justified, while it was delivered appropriately with good intention (the critic wants you to improve and genuinely cares about you): 
➡️ Be thankful for their concern and grateful for the many opportunities to become a better Muslim. 
~•~
✅ If the criticism is invalid, wrong and unjustified, while it was delivered inappropriately with bad intention (the critic just wants you to feel bad about yourself): 
➡️ Completely ignore their absurd insults, avoid meaningless dialogues with them as much as possible, and learn not to be like them in being obsessed with fault-finding. Patiently persist in doing what you believe can please Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala as long as you're not purposely harming anybody including yourself. 
~•~
✅ If the criticism is factual and there's good intention behind it but it was delivered wrongly: 
➡️ Acknowledge that the criticism is valid. Don't be too arrogant to deny your mistakes. Request the critic to correct your errors next time in a more decent and morally acceptable way.
~•~
✅ If the criticism is valid but its delivery and the actual motive behind it are wrong: 
➡️ Benefit from the honest feedback. Utilize the criticism intelligently for self-improvement. Avoid envious critics and toxic pessimists for Allah's sake as much as possible. 
~•~
✅ If the criticism is clearly inaccurate and the negative comments don't describe you at all, but the way they were conveyed are seemingly considerate and those advising actually want what's good for you: 
➡️ Clarify to the confused critics, with good manners, how they misunderstand the issue or explain to them politely how they're the ones who got it wrong. 
~•~
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The believer is a mirror to his faithful brother. He protects him against loss and defends him behind his back." 
Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu said, 'The believer is a mirror to his brother. If he sees something wrong in him, he should correct it.' 
Source: Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 239 
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani 
📖 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 

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Poem: What Is Love? "True Love" - What's Its Definition?

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful 
💌 Ever asked yourself these questions "why do you love him? 
What is it that keeps you attracted to your husband? 
Do you love your spouse for being blessed with cute children, 
Or was your affection formed since you found him handsome? 
Do you love him for his wealth, jokes or social standing? 
~•~
What motivates you to stay loyal to your husband 
When there are other men who are wealthier than him, 
More prestigious and successful in their profession, 
Or more good-looking so he holds your full attention?
Why still respect your spouse despite frequent arguments?
~•~
What is love to you? True love - what's your definition?" 
What is love? Well, from my experience, understanding, 
And opinion, true love comes with sincere intention. 
It's when you accept the man whom Allah has chosen
As your soulmate and this bond leads to Jannah's entrance.
~•~
Love isn't "Do this for me and I'll do the same thing." 
Nor "Always be nearby if your care is genuine.", 
But true love is the one that's felt for Allah our King. 
It's learning to love the man whom Allah has chosen, 
And this love trains you to be more kind, brave and patient. 
~•~
Love inspires you to pardon your husband's shortcomings, 
To practice Shukr when he's present and sweet patience 
Or Sabr in his absence and when he's mistaken. 
Love for Allah's sake reminds you your spouse is human 
And in Jannah you can enjoy his flawless version. 
~•~
You can tell that loving your husband is a blessing
When this love strengthens your faith Imaan as a Muslim,  
When you're inspired to say Du'a each time you miss him, 
And his keenness to remarry isn't a problem. 
Love is when you won't let pride disrupt a connection. 
~•~
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "If I were to order anyone to prostrate to another, I would have ordered a wife to prostrate before her husband."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1159
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to At-Tirmidhi
Ali Al-Qari said, "That she prostrates to her husband is due to the number of his rights over her and her difficulty in maintaining gratitude for them. This rhetorical point conveys the obligation of the wife to obey her husband in his rights. Indeed, (Sujood) prostration is not lawful to anyone other than Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala."
Source: Mirqāt Al-Mafātīḥ 5/2125 
📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The world is enjoyment and the best enjoyment in the world is a righteous wife."
Source: Sahih Muslim 1467
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim 
💚

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Note: Five Probable Reasons Why Some People Bully Others For Their Looks

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

🗒️ Five probable reasons why some individuals would disrespect you for your looks or describe you as "ugly": 
1] They were described as "ugly" by some people in the past, whether directly or indirectly, and offline or online in the form of rude comments (Note: it is advisable to avoid taking and uploading selfies in Islam). Their emotional wounds or insecurities compel them to make you feel bad by criticizing your appearance so they're not the only one who's emotionally suffering. 
2] Some of their relatives and/or friends, particularly if they display awful narcissistic traits, provoke them to feel unconfident or unsatisfied about the way Allah the Almighty designed them. Being expected to always appear "flawless" to fit in with the popular crowd and assuming that not putting sufficient effort to maintain a "perfect" figure with a "perfectly" gorgeous face shows lack of self-respect could explain why they believe it's acceptable to mistreat you for not looking as physically "impressive" as they are. 
3] They're actually so jealous of you for being able to do numerous remarkable things which they can't do or for accomplishing something, with Allah's Will, which they failed to achieve. The easiest way for them to drag you down to their level, as they feel "inferior" in your presence, is to spoil your self-esteem by making fun of your looks or treat you as though they have more dominance than you by resorting to bullying. 
4] They have a negative habit of being too vocal and tactless that it's challenging for them to keep all thoughts, opinions and feelings to themselves. They're the kind of individuals who rarely think twice about the impact of their outspokenness on others because they weren't educated previously about empathy, basic etiquettes and the virtues of remaining silent when necessary. 
5] They don't know yet about how Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala expects us, as Muslims, to behave towards His other servants and how one's actions with their actual intentions are a lot more important than pampering one's appearance 24/7. 
The more we strive to learn and apply authentic Islamic knowledge for Allah's sake, the less likely we'd arrogantly mock others for how Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala created them.
~•~
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated that Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah does not look at your appearance nor wealth, but rather Allah looks at your hearts and actions."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2564
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim 
📖 Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "No one who has the weight of a seed of arrogance (kibr) in his heart will enter Paradise." A man said, “But a man likes to have nice clothes and nice shoes.” The Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah is Beautiful and He loves beauty. Arrogance (kibr) is to disregard (or to pridefully reject) the truth and to look down on the people."
Source: Sahih Muslim 91
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim 
https://www.salafisounds.com/ittibah-and-the-story-of-julaibeeb-by-abu-hakeem/

Tips: What You Can Do When You're Being Bullied For The Way You Look

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

📜 Question: Since I was born with a facial disfigurement, many of my classmates make fun of me for not looking as pretty as them. Should I leave this Madrasah (Islamic school) because I'm being bullied for the way I look?
📝 Answer: The reason why Allah the Almighty created people differently, with some individuals looking "naturally beautiful", others who appear "average" while Allah made several others disabled, is to test their faith/Imaan, see who among them would contentedly accept Allah's Qadr/Destiny with patience, and who would behave arrogantly for having good looks so their beauty is misused for the wrong purpose.
Whenever you feel like you're not good enough, remember those who have less than you. A person who is slightly cross-eyed must remember those who are blind. A Muslimah whose face isn't as cute as her other sisters' should be content that at least her heart which holds firm faith/Imaan isn't disfigured. A man who is a "dwarf" or who isn't as tall as many men are must be contented that at least he can still walk on two legs while others move about on a wheelchair and many are bedridden. People with a special skin condition that sets them apart from those who are "normal" should thank Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala that at least they have seeing, hearing and sensing abilities. A woman can still feel beautiful on the inside if she has a lot of self-esteem, strong faith/Imaan and contentment with Allah's Decree even if she has a serious case of acne.
There's always something good you can appreciate in yourself if you look deeply and observe. Allah the Most Merciful even stated in the Noble Qur'an that if you were to count His favors upon you, you would never be able to enumerate them because they're too numerous to count. One of the favors that Allah gave you, besides being a Muslim who's on the pathway to Jannah, is having the eagerness or enthusiasm to learn more about your Deen Islam. Allah gives wealth and good looks to whomever He Wills, while He exclusively grants Islam only to those whom He loves. The fact that you're studying in an Islamic school is a good sign that Allah loves you. Are you going to stop attending an Islamic class just because some insecure people make fun of the way you look? Are you there to study about Islam to become closer to Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala, or are you going to quit because some of His servants who despise themselves keep bullying you? Prior to even thinking of quitting, make an attempt, without intending to cause unnecessary trouble, to calmly confront those classmates who tease you for your appearance. If they claim "you're ugly", say in the dialect which they understand, "Alhamdulillah at least my heart and manners aren't ugly." or "I'm not a mirror. You can check your reflection someplace else and say that phrase again." or "I'm not competing for miss universe. Since when did you hire yourself to be my judge?" or "Are you seriously that miserable that you feel the need to make others feel bad about themselves? I pity you." or "What about you? You think you're pretty with that ugly personality and lack of good morals?"
You can also complain to those who are authorized to take disciplinary measures regarding students who are guilty of bullying. Bullies usually harass their victims when they're jealous of them or sense that their presence is a threat to their well-being. Maybe it's not your looks that bother them but they're envious of how you're smart, how your parents are loving and you come from a good family.
If you decide to leave the Madrasah due to a number of immature students, continue learning more about Islam online and by reading reliable Islamic books based on the Noble Qur'an and the Sunnah of the beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam. Also read about one of his companions named Julaybib RadhiAllahu 'anhu who was one of the believers loved and valued by the noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam.

Remind yourself that Allah the Most Merciful doesn't judge you by how you look on the outside but what your heart carries of faith/Imaan and Ikhlaas/sincerity on the inside. Just because you're not as good-looking as those famous celebrities many of whom undergo cosmetic surgery to look "flawless" doesn't mean you're not worthy of being treated well as a human being. The more content you are with Allah as your Rabb (Lord), Islam as your religion and Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam as Allah's final Messenger, and the more confidence you have in being a striving Muslim, the more you won't care about how Allah's servants view you. 
Jannah Paradise is the place where we can attain complete happiness and perfection. This world is a platform of temporary examinations which we can pass by trying our best to stay connected to Allah until He grants us Jannah's entrance. In Paradise all your past worries, concerns and worldly problems can be forgotten. So whenever you go through any difficulty in life and encounter troublesome individuals, remember every situation is temporal. It may not always be easy to have patience at times, but you need to push yourself to have Sabr for Allah's sake if you wish to survive. When some people mistreat you and misbehave, be glad Alhamdulillah that you're not them - you're not the one who's bullying and earning Muslims' sins. Occasionally encountering disrespectful individuals who treat you badly doesn't imply you're a bad person, but their misbehavior is a chance for you to be well-trained at exercising patience, to have inner strength by practicing to be more forgiving, and to understand that their rudeness indicates how unfortunate they are for having a lousy upbringing or for their inability to apply what they were taught about basic etiquettes. Confident people don't bring others down, but uplift and provide encouragement. Only those who are unhappy with themselves are inclined to bullying.
Strive to be the best Muslim you can be for Allah's sake. Instead of using up your energy in wondering why some people criticize you for your appearance, focus on your mission to be with Allah in Jannah Heaven by doing whatever good deeds you can with sincere intention.
Don't let critics become a distraction, but a motivation for you to rely on Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala more, and to keep striving with rewarding patience.
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah 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

Monday, August 22, 2022

Tips: Seven Ways To Respond To Those Who Mimic Or Make Fun Of Your Voice

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful 
🗒️ Seven ways to respond to bullies or immature "adults" who mimic your style of speaking or make fun of your tone voice: 
1] Confidently ask them "What's wrong with you? Why are you trying to copy me? Don't you have any sense of individuality? Maybe you'd like to marry a donkey so you can hee-haw at each other daily?"
2] Sarcastically say "Wow. I didn't know you were a parrot. Are you really a parrot disguised as a rude imbecile? Or just a rude imbecile?" 
3] Likewise mimic the way they try to mimic you but with more enthusiasm and obnoxiousness. Repeat your mimicry several times until you can tell that they're ready to listen to you state "Is that your lousy mating call? Because your infatuation with me is not mutual at all. Look for a mirror and flirt with your reflection." 
4] With a concerned look ask them "Are you okay? Does craziness run in your family or are you the only who acts like a lunatic sometimes?" 
5] Question them "How old are you again? I thought you were older than forty? Why are you acting like an annoying four-year-old? Oh my voice is annoying? Then buy gigantic earmuffs or do me a favor and buzz off. Quit blabbering nonsense, please." 
6] Out of pity ask them "Do you struggle with some kind of personality disorder which triggers you to imitate people randomly? Or do you mimic random statements only when you're suffering from unpleasant feelings of jealousy?" 
7] Audibly laugh with them if you agree that your voice does sound weird at times, or remain unaffected, emotionally undisturbed and continue with your speech until you're done talking, while planning to avoid them for Allah's sake or minimize unnecessary interactions with them as much as possible, because it's obvious that they're too toxic to talk to. 
No confident adult who is genuinely happy from within would find enjoyment in ridiculing how others speak unless they're actually depressed and lonely, so the reason why they often copy your style of talking is to receive your attention which they probably never got from their parents who failed to teach them a single thing about proper etiquettes.
~•~ 
📖 Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "No one who has the weight of a seed of arrogance (atom's weight of kibr) in his heart will enter Paradise." A man said, “But a man likes to have nice clothes and nice shoes.” The Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah is Beautiful and He loves beauty. Arrogance (kibr) is to disregard (or reject) the truth and to look down on the people."
Source: Sahih Muslim 91
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 

Friday, August 19, 2022

Note: Just Because shaytan Whispers To You Often Doesn't Mean You're A Bad Muslim

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

🗒️ Struggling with recurrent waswaas or evil whisperings from shaytan doesn't always indicate that you're a bad Muslim.
The closer you are to Allah the Almighty, the more shaytan will desperately attempt to distract you from fulfilling your mission to obey Allah. Thus the cunning devil (shaytan) does whatever he can to tempt you to commit acts of disobedience. shaytan's evil suggestions can come in different ways, he may whisper and strive to persuade you:
1) To give up being a Muslim when you find some religious actions too tiring, because you frequently struggle with repeating the number of times you perform wudhu/ablution, find difficulty in memorizing a Du'a/supplication or you're unable to concentrate fully while praying.
2) To carry out an evil deed after triggering some intense emotions – to kill somebody when you're overcome by anger or your ego has been threatened, to commit suicide when going through a temporary phase of depression, to steal when you're overwhelmed by jealousy or dissatisfaction with Allah's Qadr/Decree, to flirt with non-mahrams and pursue haraam relationships when you're attracted to them, to disrespect your parents when your pride overtakes you claiming that their strictness is "oppression" etc.
3) To change the nature of something that Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala created or to be discontent with how Allah the Most Wise made you – to feel that you're in the "wrong" body so you consider having a sex change, to undergo cosmetic surgery to appear "flawless" like many celebrities in the entertainment industry, to be involved in same-sex affairs or allow yourself to fall into homosexuality and promiscuous activities etc.
4) To distract you from remembering Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala by keeping you preoccupied with frequent sexual thoughts or having disturbing doubts about your faith/Imaan.
5) To make you lose hope in Allah's Mercy by making you assume that you're "not good enough" or that Allah the Most Merciful won't forgive you, or to prevent you from doing a good deed because you fear that some people may accuse you of "riyaa" deliberately doing righteous deeds to show off etc.
Whenever you are afflicted with occasional waswaas, persevere and keep fighting for Allah's sake against shaytan's evil insinuations. You are not accountable for indecent thoughts, ideas and imaginations as long as you do your best for Allah's sake to shield yourself from willfully acting upon them.
This is one of Allah's tests for you which you can pass 
Inn-sha-Allah by remaining steadfast and patient, continuously seeking and applying authentic Islamic knowledge with Ikhlaas / sincerity, actively combating against satanic desires, learning from the lives of Muslims who strive to have Taqwa, and defeating your nafs until your soul can rest in Jannah Paradise for patiently striving. 
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah has pardoned my nation for what occurs within themselves, as long as they do not speak of it nor act upon it."
Source: Sahih 6287, Sahih Muslim 127
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
Ibn Al-Qayyim said, “Know that passing thoughts are not harmful. Indeed, they are only harmful if they are sought after and engaged. For a thought is like a passerby on the road; if you ignore him, he will depart from you.”
Source: Al-Jawāb Al-Kāfī 1/157 

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Note: Five Things Which Would Cause Most INTJs To Show No Interest In Wanting To Befriend You

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

📜 Question: What are some of your turn-offs, as a Muslim whose MBTI personality type is INTJ? Or list five things which if a person does would cause you to be completely disinterested in trying to befriend them?
📝 Answer: 1] If twice they proved to be unreliable and untrustworthy. If I requested them to do something and they obnoxiously show that they're unwilling to accomplish that task despite agreeing to fulfill it in the beginning, I decide if they have the potential to purposely break promises without a logical clarification, then they can never be trusted in the future, no matter how many times they claim to be sorry. I'd forgive them, yes, for Allah's sake but keep my distance as much as possible.
2] If I overhear them gossiping about me negatively or I catch them siding with a gossipmonger who's backbiting about me. 
3] If a lot of their acts demonstrate they're uninterested in putting effort to learn more about Islam and seeking authentic knowledge about the correct belief 'Aqeedah, claiming they are too "busy" to attend regular Islamic classes or still ignorantly sharing links from questionable speakers. If they lack sincerity to rectify their mistakes as though they're infatuated with willful ignorance.
4] If I can sense that they despise any of my family members, particularly my beloved husband, and if they oppose my advocacy of polygyny. If they abhor the fact that I'm okay with Allah's Will to permit capable Muslim men to be married to up to four wives. 
5] If it's very obvious that I don't feel safe and at ease around them. If their vibes bring discomfort because I can tell they're actually envious of me regardless of how often they act "approachable", they are unsupportive overall, and I can imagine them cowardly whining about me to others when I'm not around. 
~•~
📖 Abu Umamah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever loves for the sake of Allah, hates for the sake of Allah, gives for the sake of Allah, and withholds for the sake of Allah has perfected the faith."
Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4681
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani 
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "A man is upon the religion of his close friend, so let one of you look at whom he befriends."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2378
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Nawawi 

Monday, August 15, 2022

Tips: Detecting Actual Narcissists On Social Media

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

🗒️ Five flagrant signs of actual narcissists on social media: 
1] They regularly upload content on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube which showcase their desire to become "famous" and connected with other "celebrities" or "social media influencers". It is obvious, through their vlogs or updates, that they are very materialistic, obsessed with broadcasting how much they get to enjoy this fleeting dunya, and desperate to prove their affluence or ability to afford expensive products despite claiming they advocate humility. 
2] They've made it clear somehow that they prefer secular education to learning more about Islam. Although Allah the Almighty has granted them so much wealth, they don't put a single effort into doing charity for Allah's sake, financially assisting the needy whenever they can, and/or sending their child/kids to an Islamic school. They're the kind of snobs who'd arrogantly look down on you if they discover that you haven't attained any degree, unaware of how Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala cares more about the good deeds we strive to do for His sake than collecting degrees to impress society.
3] They treat their name as if it's a special "brand" and get easily offended if it's mispronounced, misspelled or omitted from a list of "VIPs". 
4] A lot of them narcissists would leave an online forum or group chat once they've had enough of not receiving the type of attention or preferential treatment they expect. They desperately need to feel widely recognized and appreciated, and they're prone to feeling depressed when their unreasonable expectations aren't met. 
5] While they eagerly crave your compliments, reassuring comments and words of encouragement from you on their Facebook page, YouTube channel or Instagram feed etc. ironically they've never, at least once, showed support for your values, projects or beliefs. Genuinely supporting others isn't easy for many narcissists to do because they aspire to outshine every individual they meet. 
✅ When dealing with narcissists: 
1] Don't take offense if they ignore you, dismiss your opinions or act disrespectful, particularly if they got bored by you not spoiling them with freebies and flattery. 
2] Don't behave as though you admire them mainly for their riches or "flawless" outward appearance. Doing so would only overinflate their gigantic ego. The bigger their pride / kibr, the more challenging it becomes for them to accept the truth, apologize when wrong, and welcome sincere advice.
3] Don't be surprised if they resort to despicable bullying, gossiping or the silent treatment to manipulate you into begging for their "friendship" or agreeing to doing something disagreeable they requested.
~•~
📖 Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "No one who has the weight of a seed (or atom) of arrogance in his heart will enter Paradise." Someone said, "But a man loves to have beautiful clothes and shoes." The Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah is Beautiful and He loves beauty. Arrogance means rejecting the truth and looking down on the people."
In another narration, the Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "No one who has the weight of a seed of faith in his heart will enter Hellfire."
Source: Sahih Muslim 91
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim 

Saturday, August 13, 2022

Tips: What "Grown-up" Bullies Often Do And How To Deal With Jealous Females

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

🗒️ Five tactics of jealous females and "adult" (yet emotionally immature) bullies to disrupt your self-esteem: 
1] Deliberately doing whatever they can to make you feel like an outcast, denying you from participating in their group activities without a sensible reason, and frequently excluding you from gatherings in which mutual acquaintances were invited to. 
2] Talking loudly amongst themselves as they narrate random stories on how they enjoyed a get-together, desperately wanting you to feel as though you're missing out on their toxic companionship. 
3] Eagerly gossiping about your flaws and mistakes, while remaining quiet with deep-seated jealousy whenever you express gratitude to Allah the Almighty for some achievements or when you do something commendable. 
4] Purposely lying to you on a regular basis, breaking promises and making you feel excited for certain plans only to cancel them later on to fool around with your emotions, desperate to see you feel depressed, less productive and less motivated to achieve your goals. 
5] Treating you disrespectfully, ignoring your greetings, and leaving most of your messages on "seen" mode when they find the opportunity to distress you. Their intense envy of you is what provokes them to treat you rudely. 
Since witnessing that you're better than them in many ways makes them feel insecure, they'd do whatever they can to bring you down to their low level. Abstain from disrespecting yourself by refusing to copy their lousy acts and don't bother spreading rumors about them, just as lions wouldn't alter the way they sound to match the braying of donkeys and eagles don't surrender their wings to imitate chimpanzees obsessed with swinging around branches of trees. 
✅ When dealing with "grown-up" bullies: 
1] Avoid instantly believing in their lies and fakery. Whatever story they forward to you shouldn't be taken too seriously. 
2] Completely unfollow their social media posts and refrain from interacting with them unnecessarily. 
3] For Allah's sake, treat them with general courtesy without feeling compelled to become artificial besties with chronic liars. Keep your distance from anybody who is untrustworthy and whose rudeness confirms they're understandably envious of you. 
~•~ 
📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The believer is one who is trusted by the people. The Muslim is one from whose tongue and hand the Muslims are safe (not guilty of backbiting, telling lies, and deliberately committing injustice). The emigrant (muhaajir) is one who emigrates away from evil. By the One (Allah the Almighty) in Whose Hand is my soul, a servant will not enter Paradise if his neighbor is not secure from his harm."
Source: Sahih Ibn Hibbān 515 
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Arna'ut 
📖 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

Friday, August 12, 2022

Poem: Why I'm Okay With Polygyny

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Although my husband's lips have touched another woman's,
And with that other woman he's blessed with two children,
I continue loving him, and he's still my husband.
Our love was written by Allah Who planned this union.
~•~
It's a permission from Allah, not obligation,
For men to marry more for additional blessings -
Husbands who are capable without finance problems,
For wives whose love for Allah exceeds their emotions.
~•~
As a Muslim, don't question Allah's Laws and Wisdom.
Allah's Legislations come with purpose and reasons.
Polygyny is for those who desire more children,
And who wish to increase the Ummah's population.
~•~
It trains women to be patient, tough, independent,
Reliant upon Allah with peaceful contentment,
Confident of Allah's Love, knowing their men love them,
Preferring Jannah's bliss over worldly enjoyment.
~•~
Polygyny trains men to thrive at time management,
Raising big families without any negligence,
Comforting each wife with justice and reassurance
That Jannah is our goal and this world's not permanent.
~•~
This love is a blessing when it's an encouragement
To love Allah much more than I love my own husband,
Not forgetting my rights nor my man's expectations,
Striving to keep this connection strong with sweet patience.
~•~
True love for Allah's sake is what keeps this bond strengthened,
Despite not savoring my man's presence each second.
I pray that Paradise is our place of reunion,
As a prize for patiently loving my other half. Ameen.
~•~
📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu anhu narrated that Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu alaihi wa sallam said:
"The world is enjoyment and the best enjoyment in the world is a righteous wife."
Source: Sahih Muslim 1467
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu anhu narrated that Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu alaihi wa sallam said, “If I were to order anyone to prostrate to another, I would have ordered a wife to prostrate before her husband.”
Source: Sunan Al-Tirmidhi 1159
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Tirmidhi 
Ali Al-Qari said, “That she prostrates to her husband is due to the number of his rights over her and her difficulty in maintaining gratitude for them. This rhetorical point conveys the obligation of the wife to obey her husband in his rights. Indeed, prostration is not lawful to anyone other than Allah.”
Source: Mirqāt Al-Mafātīḥ 5/2125
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Thursday, August 11, 2022

Tips: Some Advice To Each Muslim Wife Who Dislikes Her Husband's Attitude

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

📑 Nine tips to each Muslim wife who recently got married and realized she dislikes her husband’s attitude or discovered that they are both very incompatible: 
1] Remind yourself of the main reason why you willingly accepted this man’s marriage proposal – to marry for Allah’s sake and journey together to Jannah Paradise. A lot of those who get married for ulterior or selfish motives eventually break up because their niyyah / intention of marrying wasn’t a good one. 
2] Admit that you too are imperfect and there are certain aspects about yourself which your husband may not find agreeable. If you’re filled with numerous defects and shortcomings, why should you expect your spouse to be completely “flawless” and never prone to disappointing you once in a while? 
3] Try to learn from the mistakes which your husband often does and respectfully advise him on what he must do when he’s in the mood to listen. Refrain from disturbing him when he just arrived from work or you can sense that he’s struggling with depression. 
4] If there’s actually something about his personality or negative habits which you can’t stand, then clearly inform him about your disappointments in a gentle way. If you lack the confidence to verbally express your wants and needs, then demonstrate to him and indirectly teach him how to behave instead, while patiently including him in your loving Du’as, praying to Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala that He keeps your marriage blessed and grants your other half more guidance to the deeds which lead to Jannatul Ferdaus.
5] Rather than focusing on your husband’s undesirable qualities, make effort to appreciate his admirable attributes and tolerable traits, such as his cute sense of humor and determination to earn halal income. 
6] Look at the bright side of your willingness to stay married with him for Allah’s sake until one of you passes away before the other. Aspire to attaining more rewards and love from Allah the Most Wise for striving to maintain patience with the man whom He Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala wisely chose for you. Being patient with your soulmate isn’t an implication that you sadistically tolerate abuse but you sincerely cherish your other half for Allah’s sake much more than your ego and pride.
7] If there’s an unresolved misunderstanding between you and your soulmate, and you’re serious about fixing the problem, courageously request some of your family members and his relatives to have a harmonious group discussion on finding effective solutions to strengthen the connection which Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta’aala destined, or if you don’t want others to get involved, arrange a heartfelt talk with your husband when he isn’t physically and emotionally fatigued. 
8] List as many as you can all the disadvantages of insisting on asking your husband for a divorce. What makes you so sure that you won’t feel regretful once you’ve become a divorcee or several individuals regard you as notorious for having multiple divorces, particularly due to petty causes and impatience?
9] Understand that entering marriage life doesn’t mean you’ll be entirely devoid of stress, sadness and worries. When you become a wife and strive to remain loyal to your spouse for Allah’s sake, expect more challenges to arise which are designed to train you to have Sabr and Shukr for Allah’s sake as a Muslim. 
The more you pass Allah’s tests, including the different trials in your marital life, 
Inn-sha-Allah the more your status or level in Jannah Paradise may rise. 
Don’t let shaytan win against you and your husband.
~•~
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "If a woman prays her five prayers, fasts her month of Ramadan, guards her chastity, and obeys her husband, she will enter Paradise from any gate she wishes."
Source: Sahih Ibn Hibbān 4252
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albaani
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "If I were to order anyone to prostrate to another, I would have ordered a wife to prostrate before her husband."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhī 1159
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to At-Tirmidhi

Ali Al-Qari said, "That she prostrates to her husband is due to the number of his rights over her and her difficulty in maintaining gratitude for them. This rhetorical point conveys the obligation of the wife to obey her husband in his rights. Indeed, prostration is not lawful to anyone other than Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala."
Source: Mirqāt Al-Mafātih 5/2125
📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The world is enjoyment and the best enjoyment in the world is a righteous wife."
Source: Sahih Muslim 1467
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim 

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Tips: INTJ "Courtesy" vs Companionship

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

📝 Five signs that a person whose MBTI personality type is INTJ only appears to be maintaining courtesy (especially to avoid drama), and they don't regard you as a close friend: 
1] They are reluctant to send you a "Facebook friend request" and don't bother stalking your status updates despite their awareness of the link to your online profile.
2] They remain unaffected if they notice you "unfriended" them, blocked their account, left a group chat or forum which they usually participate in, or excluded them from a gathering.
3] It is obvious that they ask other individuals more personal questions than when briefly interacting with you. If an INTJ already made a conclusion about you, for instance they realized that you're not reliable at all or they can sense that you feel so intimidated by them, they'd purposely desist from asking you random queries about yourself because they're uninterested in connecting with you on a much deeper level. 
4] All in all they're serious (aloof or emotionally detached) when you're around and they don't easily show you their goofy side. 
5] Although they're aware of where your room or residence is located, they haven't paid you a single visit within three or more months or they don't go out of their way to initiate meaningful conversations with you. 
✅ Five signs they actually like you for Allah's sake even though they seem distant most of the time: 
1] They regularly check your online posts or ask how you're doing even if it's done once a year. 
2] They make effort to pay regular visits to you, if they know where you reside, at least once every two or more months.  
3] When texting or chatting with you, a lot of their messages tend to be long as they enjoy communicating with you. 
4] They quickly defend you in your presence or absence when you're being treated or mentioned unfairly. 
5] They find many of your jokes funny and/or they're capable of patiently tolerating your dissimilarities.
~•~ 
📖 Abu Umamah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever loves for the sake of Allah, hates for the sake of Allah, gives for the sake of Allah, and withholds for the sake of Allah has perfected the faith (Imaan)."
Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4681
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
Al-Azimabadi said, “That he hates for the sake of Allah does not mean he harms the one he hates. Rather, the hatred is for his unbelief and disobedience.”
Source: 'Awn Al-Ma’būd 4681
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "A man is upon the religion of his best friend, so let one of you look at whom he befriends."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2378
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Nawawi 
🌻 MBTI and cognitive functions test with more accurate results:
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Tips: Some Questions Which You Can Ask Yourself Before You Say Yes To A Muslim's Marriage Proposal

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

📝 Some questions which you can ask yourself before deciding to accept a Muslim's marriage proposal, after or before praying Salat Al-Istikhaara: 
1] Is this guy really a Muslim and is he upon the correct 'Aqeedah / belief (Sunni / Salafi methodology)? Or at least is he willing to learn more about the truth Islam together with me? 
2] Does he show due respect to his mother and father? Can his parents describe him as a loving son? 
3] Without making it a rule that he must have a master's or doctorate degree, can you be certain that this guy already has a stable job and the income he earns is lawful? 
4] Can he promise to let you visit your family and loved ones whenever you'd like to spend time with them? Can he guarantee that he'll try his best to avoid becoming an overly jealous, insecure and mistrustful spouse? 
5] Is it known that he tries to pray the obligatory prayers in a Masjid as promptly and regularly as he can? Can some of his relatives confirm that he's not one of those ignorant males who deny the importance of praying? 
6] If Inn-sha-Allah in the future you wish to have at least one child with this man, is there a way to prove that he isn't sterile? 
7] If you prefer to not have any or many kids with this guy, can you both agree to never allow this issue (infertility or decision to not have children together) to become a problem for the two of you? 
8] Can he assure you that 
Inn-sha-Allah if ever he wishes to remarry he'd inform you in advance and refrain from keeping his other marriages confidential? 
9] If he is employed or studying in a different city, can you imagine yourself accepting his request to relocate with him while maintaining good connection with your other loved ones? 
10] Can you visualize yourself becoming a better, more contented and more enlightened Muslimah if you accept, for Allah's sake, the marriage proposal of this Muslim man? 
11] Are you sure that you're not marrying this guy mainly for his money, to no longer be under the care of your mother and/or father, or to emulate your friends who became wives early? Can you purify your intention concerning your willingness to marry this Muslim for Allah's sake and stay true to yourself, acknowledging that you're not marrying for self-interest?
~•~ 
📖 Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha narrated: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, should women be asked for their consent (permission) before marriage?” The Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Yes." I said, “Indeed, sometimes a virgin is too shy to speak when asked.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Her silence (not refusing nor complaining) is her consent (sign that she accepts the marriage proposal)."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6547
Sahih Muslim 1420
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, "If someone proposes marriage to you whose religion and character satisfies you, then you should accept it. If you do not do so, there will be trials (fitna/fitan) on the earth and the spread of corruption."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1084
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani 

Monday, August 8, 2022

Poem: Recall Death More Often And Your Faith Imaan Level Can Rise

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

💌 When we, slaves and creations of Allah the Most Wise, 
Recall that life's a test and death can come anytime, 
Accepting what Allah decrees, bestows and denies, 
With patience, becomes more manageable and worthwhile. 
Recall death more often and your faith level can rise.
~•~
When we remember the reality of this life, 
And believe that all humans will eventually die, 
Dunya's ornaments and pleasures become less admired, 
And what people possess of worldly joys won't entice
Us to envy nor entertain worries from inside.
~•~
Why desire the gifts of people which Allah decides 
To give as tests, and why remain worried when this life 
Is transient along with its trials of various kinds? 
Why worry about enjoying a lavish lifestyle 
When the grave is the next place where bodies must reside?
~•~
This life is short, death is real, and know that anytime 
We humans shall return to the One Who gave us life, 
To Allah the Almighty Who sees us day and night, 
And Who won't judge us based on how much wealth we've acquired
But on sincere efforts to earn Jannah Paradise. 
~•~
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Remember often the destroyer of pleasures," by which he meant death.
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2307
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani 
📖 Ibn Umar RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Be in this world as if you were a stranger or a traveler along a path."
Ibn Umar RadhiAllahu 'anhuma would say, “If you make it to the evening, do not wait for the morning. If you make it to the morning, do not wait for the evening (do not live in this dunya as though you'll remain alive forever). Take from your health for your sickness, and from your life for your death.”
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6053
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari
📖 Ibn Umar RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: A man said, "O Messenger of Allah, which of the believers is the best?" The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Those with the best character." The man said, "Which of the believers is the wisest?" The Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Those who remember death often and have best prepared for it with good deeds; those are the wisest."
Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 4259
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani