Poem: Oppose shaytan And Don't Do What he Desires

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

🗒️ As one who aspires to be among Allah's allies, 

Ignore shaytan's orders, don't do what the devil likes, 

And ditch the traits which got him kicked out of Paradise: 

Dissatisfaction with Allah's Decree, shameful pride, 

And enslaving oneself to despicable desires.

~•~ 

From the dreadful instances that bring shaytan delight: 

When sins like zina become widespread, when Muslims fight, 

When disputing relatives refuse to reunite, 

When deceitful souls and unlawful gains multiply, 

And when some mortals proudly spoil how they were designed.

~•~

Avoid those for Allah's sake. Leave what Allah dislikes. 

Do the opposite of what demons want - their "advice" 

And "vows" are more false than watching cows fall from brown skies. 

Differ from the devil's style. Eat and drink with your right. 

Don't be too reckless. Analyze before you decide. 

~•~ 

From the wrong decisions which can cause shaytan to smile: 

Sacrificing Jannah's joys for a sinful lifestyle, 

Neglecting Allah's Rights on purpose while finding time 

To work so one's boss and customers stay satisfied, 

Denying Allah's Mercy, or taking one's own life.

~•~ 

Guard your faith / Imaan with help from Allah the Most Wise, 

Adhkaar and Surah Al-Baqarah often recite, 

Oppose shaytan's suggestions, abhor what iblees likes, 

And that shaytan wishes for our downfall realize. 

shaytan's our worst enemy - don't do what he desires.

~•~

📖 Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Recite Surah Al-Baqarah in your houses, for shaytan does not enter a house in which Surah Al-Baqarah is recited."

Source: Shu'ab Al-Imān 2162

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Ibn Umar RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "When one of you eats, let him eat with his right hand. When he drinks, let him drink with his right hand. Verily, the devil (shaytaan) eats and drinks with his left hand."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2020

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim 

📖 Sahl Ibn Sa'd RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Clemency is from Allah and haste (being too reckless) is from shaytan."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2012

Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Suyuti 

📖 Jabir RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, shaytan places his throne over the water and he sends out his troops. The closest to him in rank are the greatest at causing tribulations (mischief, trouble). One of them says: 'I have done this and this.' shaytan says: 'you have done nothing.' Another one says: 'I did not leave this man alone until I separated him from his wife.' shaytan embraces him and he says: 'you have done well!'" 

Source: Sahih Muslim 2813 

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/04/note-tips-to-wake-up-for-fajr-prayer.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/05/poem-dismiss-shaytans-whispers-as-he.html 

https://abukhadeejah.com/20-ways-to-avoid-the-places-conduct-and-plots-of-shaytan-ruqyah-series-1/ 

https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/9149/%D9%81%D8%B6%D9%84-%D9%82%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A1%D8%A9-%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%82%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%AA

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Note: It's Better For Muslim Teens To Marry Early Than For Them To Be Involved In Haraam Unlawful Relationships

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

💌 According to my late mother (Allah yarhamha. Ameen.) through a friend of hers back in Saudi Arabia, this guy (the woman's nephew) instantly felt "in love" with me when he saw me as a bridesmaid at my older cousin's wedding. He, who was accordingly employed in Madinah that time, was actually serious about getting married that he even requested for a formal meeting with my family at one of our apartments in Riyadh city. I remember my mother asking me to smile upon seeing him or seem a bit friendlier, to behave more femininely instead of boyish, as if she could sense that I'd meet him (in the presence of my family, not one-on-one) with an unimpressed scowl or glare at him angrily so he'd get turned off. I was around fourteen years old then, still struggling with bulimia which somewhat affected my ability to make logical decisions. So as soon as the guy left, I blatantly told my mother that I wasn't willing to marry him mainly because of his clean-shaven baby face, plus he was as tall as I was or probably several inches shorter. My late father (Allah yarhamhu. Ameen.) even laughingly agreed with me on how the suitor looked baby-faced and he let my mother know that there was no need to compel me to marry if I didn't want to. 

When I was around seventeen or eighteen years old, one of my male "childhood friends" whose parents were close friends with mine since our stay in Al-Khobar and/or Dammam, visited us with his father to express his interest in marrying me. Without even analyzing the pros and cons of accepting his marriage proposal, I quickly rejected it because, being aware that he was two or so years younger than me, I preferred marrying a man who's a lot older with more life experience. 

Some time before we moved to the Philippines from Riyadh city, I received another marriage proposal from the son of one of the Pakistani friends of my mother. Again I declined the proposal, even unplugged the cords of all the telephones around the house (back when cellphones weren't common yet) so his admirably ambitious, lovingly supportive and eager mother would give up telephoning us regarding her son's marriage proposal. My reason for not accepting his proposal was my ignorant misjudgment that he may be a boring spouse due to him being obviously a shy type of guy. At one of the gatherings we attended with other South Asian friends and families, I recall having a quick glimpse of him looking at me from a distance while he was with other guys his age. While I thought his general appearance was okay, I was the type of girl who'd go for a guy who's more domineering, charismatic, and sociable, one who wouldn't hesitate to take the lead, a bit like a stereotypical "alpha male". I pray that Allah the Most Merciful forgives all my mistakes and bestows on all those guys and their loved ones happiness, contentment and peace in both worlds. Ameen. 

As you can tell, a lot of female teenagers may reject a marriage proposal for silly reasons - maybe the guy isn't good-looking enough, according to their standards, or he's not tall enough, or there's no instant attraction in the initial stages, unaware yet that genuine love can't be enjoyed before marriage but true love is learned after one has become legally married. 

Concerning early marriage, it is possible for a female teenager to enjoy marriage life if she strongly believes that she's making the right choice, without an ounce of potential remorse, in accepting the marriage proposal of a sincere, mature, financially stable, capable and responsible Muslim man who genuinely wishes to marry her for Allah's sake, not just for how she looks outwardly.

Whether the young husband and his wife temporarily stay at the house of his parents or his wife's parents until he can afford his own residence, or the young Muslim couple are blessed by Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala with their own housing, and whether one of them is still studying or they're both pursuing their education, what matters is that their marriage ultimately leads to Allah's Love, keeps their faith/Imaan strengthened, and preserves their modesty. 

Marrying at an early age doesn't make one's marriage any better than the marriages of those who got married in their thirties and older. From among the common reasons why some Muslims decide to marry in their teens are their willingness and preparedness to get married, eagerness to avoid haraam relationships and fitna through lawful marriage, and possibly so their parents can see their cute grandchildren before Allah the Most Wise takes their souls back to Him. 

Allah the Almighty knows best.

~•~

📖 Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Marriage is part of my Sunnah. Whoever does not act upon my Sunnah is not part of me. Give each other in marriage, for I will boast of your great numbers before the nations. Whoever has the means, let him contract a marriage. Whoever does not have the means should fast, as fasting will discipline his impulses (desires)."

Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 1846

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani  

📖 Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha narrated: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, should women be asked for their consent (permission) before marriage?” The Prophet 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 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/03/poem-while-not-every-woman-gets-to.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/11/note-arranged-marriages-vs-forced.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/10/note-survey-on-love-and-marriage.html 

https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/19135/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B0%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%B5%D8%AD-%D8%A8%D9%87-%D9%87%D9%88-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B2%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AC-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A8%D9%83%D8%B1 

Tips: Some Things You Can Do To Brighten Your Mood Instantly

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

📑 Some things you can do to brighten your mood 

Inn-sha-Allah instantly, even if you don't have close friends to talk to or can't always spend time with your family: 

1] With a melodious voice calmly read some pages from the Noble Qur'an. Try to check the Tafseer and the verses' meanings to understand Allah's Words more. 

2] Listen to some tranquil Qur'an recitations while relaxing or completing some chores. 

3] Read an Islamic book or beneficial writings of Muslims who strive to follow the teachings in the Noble Qur'an and Sunnah of the beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam. 

4] Attentively listen to an Islamic lecture or occasionally attend Islamic classes when possible. 

5] Research online on how to become a better Muslim, how to strengthen your personality and how to deal with different types of people. 

6] Watch motivational videos and inspirational talks on YouTube, while making sure that you avoid content which may trigger self-doubt. 

7] Go out for a few minutes to get some sunlight, enjoy the breeze, watch how clouds scatter around the skies, look at rainfall, see the stars and trees etc. Reflect on nature and your surroundings which Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala beautifully created, while saying Adhkaar and Du'a. 

8] Take a light nap and if you wake up from an interesting dream, attempt to analyze what it could mean. 

9] Improve a skill (such as calligraphy or learning how to communicate better in Arabic language) or enhance your understanding of a particular subject which you believe can benefit you in both worlds. 

10] Say Dhikr and seek Allah's Forgiveness with dedication. Say "AstaghfurAllah Al-'Atheem" and "Laa ilaaha illaa Anta SubhaanAka innee kuntu min adh-dhaalimeen" as often as you can. 

11] Gather info, through reliable sources, on how Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam and his companions / the Sahaabas RadhiAllahu 'anhum, as well as Allah's other Prophets 'alaihim as-salaam, lived their lives and derive benefits from how they constructively dealt with various challenges.

~•~ 

📖 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 Sa'eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Some people from the Ansaar asked the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam and he gave them. Then they asked for charity again and he SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam gave them. Then they asked again and he SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam gave them until all he had was gone. The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "If I had anything, I would not withhold it. Whoever refrains from asking others, then Allah will make him content. Whoever would be independent, then Allah will make him independent. Whoever would be patient, then Allah will make him patient. There is no gift that is better and more comprehensive than patience."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6105

Sahih Muslim 1053

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, "Nothing afflicts a Muslim of hardship, nor illness, nor anxiety, nor sorrow, nor harm, nor distress, nor even the pricking of a thorn, but that Allah will expiate his sins by it."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5318, Sahih Muslim 2573

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

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https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/04/poem-how-to-achieve-happiness-as-muslim.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/07/poem-what-does-actual-happiness-look.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/09/poem-ways-to-deal-with-depression-as.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2022/02/tips-seven-things-to-avoid-to-achieve.html  

https://abukhadeejah.com/you-reap-what-you-sow-in-recompense-for-your-deeds/