๐ Question: As a Muslimah whose MBTI personality type is INTJ-A, what are some things that you would usually do when you feel tired?
๐ Answer: 1. Increase saying Du'a and Adhkaar.
2. Read at least a page from the Noble Qur'an to enhance inner peace, strengthen my faith Imaan and maintain emotional stability.
3. Recall and reminisce about all the countless gifts and blessings which Allah the Most Wise has granted me Alhamdulillah in the past and present, appreciating how my current situation is a lot better than the circumstances of several individuals worldwide, in a contented not smug kind of way, thanking Allah the Almighty especially for guiding me to the truth Islam and blessing me with loving parents (Allah yarhamhuma. Ameen) who cared enough to ensure that I keep learning more about Islam until we meet Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala.
4. Continue avoiding toxic writings, content and negative people online and offline.
5. Take at least 45 minutes nap if necessary while listening to a tranquil recitation from the Noble Qur'an on an electronic gadget.
6. Selectively watch motivational or educational videos to review or discover something new, read inspiring quotes and articles, and listen to some Islamic lectures or learn from a number of beneficial reminders to stay motivated for Allah's sake.
7. Remind myself that this dunya / world together with its various tests and challenges, as well as emotions, are all temporary, and that true joy and eternal rest can only be found in Jannah Paradise.
8. Look forward Inn-sha-Allah to expiation of previous sins every time I feel somewhat fatigued, stressed or sleepy.
9. Spend some quality time with a loved one such as my dear husband when he is around and not busy or talk for some minutes with another Muslimah (online or face to face) whom I care about for Allah's sake and I regard them as trustworthy - not a single ounce guilty of carrying jealous resentment towards me.
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๐ Sa'd Ibn Abi Waqqas RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, which of the people are most severely tested?” The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "They are the prophets, then the next best (in terms of righteousness), then the next best. A man is put to trial according to his Deen/religion. If he is firm in his religion, his trials will be more severe. If he is weak in his religion, he is put to trial according to his strength in religion. The servant will continue to be put to trial until he is left walking upon the earth without any sin."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2398
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
๐ 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 (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) 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
๐ Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The strong believer is more beloved to Allah (The Almighty) 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 (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) wills." Verily, the phrase ‘if only’ opens the way for the work of shaytan."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2664
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
