💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
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💌 Dear auntie Ino, aunt 'Aisha, in her seventies,
Some loving words from me Mariam, your maternal niece
Who likes to ask questions and is fine if she seems weird,
And who, like you, has strength to welcome polygyny:
Thank you, dear aunt, for your gifts, advice and sympathy.
~•~
Thank you, beloved aunt 'Aisha, for indirectly
Teaching me how to deal with people more tactfully,
For inspiring me to trust Allah the Almighty
And to increase one's good deeds like fasting frequently,
Praying Tahajjud, and often doing charity.
~•~
Alhamdulillah, through you I've learned that bravery
Doesn't need to be loud, practicing humility
Augments inner joy and proves genuine self-esteem,
And even if most loved ones showcase hostility,
As long as Allah always hears us, we're not lonely.
~•~
Dear auntie Ino, we've enjoyed your sweet company,
For not serving enough dishes I'm truly sorry,
Even my husband witnesses that I can't really
Cook well and I too admit that my culinary
Skills are lousy. Thank you for staying patient with me.
~•~
Dear aunt, may Allah make you from those with whom He's Pleased,
Accept your righteous actions done with sincerity,
Grant you a better home in Jannah with endless peace,
Guide your kids back to serving Allah devotedly,
And keep us firm upon the right 'Aqeedah / belief. Ameen.
~•~
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "Charity does not decrease wealth, no one forgives except that Allah increases his honor, and no one humbles himself for the sake of Allah except that Allah raises his status."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2588, Grade: Sahih
📖 Jubayr Ibn Mut'im RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The one who severs his family ties will not enter Paradise."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5638, Sahih Muslim 2556
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 Ibn Umar RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: A man said, “O Messenger of Allah, which of the believers is 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
