Note: Some Reminders From An INTJ Muslimah (119)

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Note: What To Say On Eid Al-Adha

 بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

🌻For Allah's sake regularly say "Allahu Akbar. (3 times) 

Laa ilaaha ilAllah.

Allahu Akbar. Allahu Akbar. 

Wa Lillahil Hamd."

Common categories of Muslims before Eid Al-Adha:

1. Those busy cleaning the house and preparing their residence to welcome guests 

2. Those busy packing Eid gifts or goodie bags to distribute to the kids

3. Those who are still browsing on their gadgets for some reason not feeling sleepy 

4. Those who are busy mincing spices and arranging the kitchen to prepare themselves for cooking large quantities of dishes 

5. Those who slept early 

6. Those who are praying Tahajjud late at night or saying Du'a

7. Those who are designing their virtual Eid Mubarak greetings and getting ready for their text to quickly copy and paste 

8. Those who are planning which resorts, beaches, restaurants or parks to go to next day 

9. Those who are eating late at night because they know they won't be able to eat before the Eid prayer until after the Eid Khutbah

https://abukhadeejah.com/eid-al-adha-regulations-of-sacrifice-and-sending-abroad/

https://abukhadeejah.com/a-brief-word-on-eid-al-adha-islam-3-9/

Note: Sharing Some Advice And Tips On How To Protect Our Hearts As Muslims

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

الْحَمْدُ للهِ نَحْمَدُه ونستعينُه ، ونستغفرُه ، ونعوذُ باللهِ من شرورِ أنفسِنا ، ومن سيئاتِ أعمالِنا ، مَن يَهْدِهِ اللهُ فلا مُضِلَّ له ، ومَن يُضْلِلْ فلا هادِيَ له ، وأشهدُ أن لا إله إلا اللهُ وحدَه لا شريكَ له ، وأشهدُ أنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عبدُه ورسولُه .

Al-Nu’man ibn Bashir RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said:

أَلَا وَإِنَّ فِي الْجَسَدِ مُضْغَةً إِذَا صَلَحَتْ صَلَحَ الْجَسَدُ كُلُّهُ وَإِذَا فَسَدَتْ فَسَدَ الْجَسَدُ كُلُّهُ أَلَا وَهِيَ الْقَلْبُ

Verily, in the body is a piece of flesh which, if sound, the entire body is sound, and if corrupt, the entire body is corrupt. Truly, it is the heart.

Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 52, Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi 

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Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Verily, when the servant commits a sin, a black mark appears upon his heart. If he abandons the sin, seeks forgiveness, and repents, then his heart will be polished. If he returns to the sin, the blackness will be increased until it overcomes his heart. It is the covering that Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) has mentioned: No, rather a covering is over their hearts from what they have earned.” (The Noble Qur'an 83:14)

Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 3334

Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Albani 

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عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ إِنَّ الْعَبْدَ إِذَا أَخْطَأَ خَطِيئَةً نُكِتَتْ فِي قَلْبِهِ نُكْتَةٌ سَوْدَاءُ فَإِذَا هُوَ نَزَعَ وَاسْتَغْفَرَ وَتَابَ سُقِلَ قَلْبُهُ وَإِنْ عَادَ زِيدَ فِيهَا حَتَّى تَعْلُوَ قَلْبَهُ وَهُوَ الرَّانُ الَّذِي ذَكَرَ اللَّهُ كَلَّا بَلْ رَانَ عَلَى قُلُوبِهِمْ مَا كَانُوا يَكْسِبُونَ

3334 سنن الترمذي كتاب تفسير القرآن باب ومن سورة ويل للمطففين

 3141 المحدث الألباني خلاصة حكم المحدث حسن

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عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ الْمُؤْمِنُ الْقَوِيُّ خَيْرٌ وَأَحَبُّ إِلَى اللَّهِ مِنْ الْمُؤْمِنِ الضَّعِيفِ وَفِي كُلٍّ خَيْرٌ احْرِصْ عَلَى مَا يَنْفَعُكَ وَاسْتَعِنْ بِاللَّهِ وَلَا تَعْجِزْ وَإِنْ أَصَابَكَ شَيْءٌ فَلَا تَقُلْ لَوْ أَنِّي فَعَلْتُ كَانَ كَذَا وَكَذَا وَلَكِنْ قُلْ قَدَرُ اللَّهِ وَمَا شَاءَ فَعَلَ فَإِنَّ لَوْ تَفْتَحُ عَمَلَ الشَّيْطَانِ

2664 صحيح مسلم كتاب القدر باب في الأمر بالقوة وترك العجز والاستعانة بالله وتفويض المقادير لله

قال النووي قَوْلُهُ فَإِنَّ لَوْ تَفْتَحُ عَمَلَ الشَّيْطَانِ أَيْ يُلْقِي فِي الْقَلْبِ مُعَارَضَةَ الْقَدَرِ وَيُوَسْوِسُ بِهِ الشَّيْطَانُ

16/216 شرح النووي على مسلم

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 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. (QaddarAllahu wa maa shaa-a fa'al) Verily, the phrase ‘if only’ opens the way for the work of shaytan.”

Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2664

Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim

Al-Nawawi said, “His statement, ‘It opens the way for the work of Satan,’ means he casts into the heart opposition to the divine decree, and Satan tempts him with it.”

Source: Sharḥ Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 16/216

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Allah the Almighty said in Surah An-Naas: 

Surah An-Nas

Source: Translation by Muhsin Khan and Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

١. قُلْ أَعُوذُ بِرَبِّ ٱلنَّاسِ
“Say: ‘I seek refuge with (Allah) the Lord of mankind,”

٢. مَلِكِ ٱلنَّاسِ
“The King of mankind,”

٣. إِلَٰهِ ٱلنَّاسِ
“The Ilah (God) of mankind,”

٤. مِن شَرِّ ٱلْوَسْوَاسِ ٱلْخَنَّاسِ
“From the evil of the whisperer (devil who whispers evil in the hearts of men) who withdraws (from his whispering in one’s heart after one remembers Allah),”

٥. ٱلَّذِي يُوَسْوِسُ فِي صُدُورِ ٱلنَّاسِ
“Who whispers in the hearts of mankind,”

٦. مِنَ ٱلْجِنَّةِ وَٱلنَّاسِ
“Of jinn and men.”

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عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ عَنْ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ يَدْخُلُ الْجَنَّةَ أَقْوَامٌ أَفْئِدَتُهُمْ مِثْلُ أَفْئِدَةِ الطَّيْرِ

2840 صحيح مسلم كتاب الجنة وصفة نعيمها وأهلها باب يدخل الجنة أقوام أفئدتهم مثل أفئدة الطير

قال النووي قيل معْنَاهُ مُتوَكِّلُون وقِيلَ قُلُوبُهُمْ رقِيقةٌ

 1/59 رياض الصالحين باب اليقين والتوكل

Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “People whose hearts are like the hearts of birds will enter Paradise.”

Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2840

Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim

Al-Nawawi said, “It is said to mean those who rely upon Allah, or those who have soft hearts.”

Source: Riyāḍ al-Ṣāliḥīn 1/45

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عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قال حُرِّمَ عَلَى عَيْنَيْنِ أَنْ تَنَالَهُمَا النَّارُ عَيْنٌ بَكَتْ مِنْ خَشْيَةِ اللهِ وَعَيْنٌ بَاتَتْ تَحْرُسُ الْإِسْلَامَ وَأَهْلَهُ مِنْ أَهْلِ الْكُفْرِ

3930 شعب الإيمان الجهاد

3323 المحدث الألباني خلاصة حكم المحدث صحيح لغيره في صحيح الترغيب

Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Two eyes are forbidden from being consumed by the Hellfire: an eye weeping from the fear of Allah, and an eye standing guard for Islam and its people against unbelief.”

Source: Shu’ab al-Imān 3930

Grade: Sahih li ghayrihi (authentic due to external evidence) according to Al-Albani 

Dear sisters in Islam of various ages and tribes,

Whether you're in college or you're done with high school life,

Or you manage a business, or you work late at night,

Or you're a busy teacher, nursing student, or wife,

Regardless of your background, please welcome some advice:

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Sharing some advice, and Only Allah truly guides 

Whom He Wills to the truth and to Jannah Paradise:

Dear sisters, protect your hearts with Dhikr day and night.

Humbly say Du'a. Ask Allah for your needs and likes.

Say Du'a especially during Qiyaam Al-Layl.

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When supplicating to Allah don't feel shy to cry.

Allah the Most Wise hears us and sees us at all times.

Even for minor and simple things never feel shy 

To ask Allah the All-Hearing for your needs and likes,

Like praying you'll marry a rich, righteous Muslim guy.

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From the ways to shield your heart is to stay safe online.

Stay away from time-consuming reels and toxic vibes,

Far away from scammers, liars and clowns who backbite,

Away from doubtful content mostly made with AI,

And away from keyboard warriors who just waste our time.

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Avoid all forms of fitna by choosing to be wise.

Be smart with spending money - myself I first remind.

Do charity when you can, and don't be way too kind - 

Too kind that you end up with debts or forget your rights.

Teacups can't fill any mug if they're empty inside.

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Another way to safeguard your heart is simply by 

Abandoning every sin which Allah does not like.

Shun bid'ah, listening to music to pass the time,

Visiting fortunetellers who make money through lies,

Gambling and greedily desiring this worldly life.

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More ways to ensure your heart is secure day and night,

With Allah's Will: Obey Allah. Respect Allah's Rights.

When trials sometimes arise, try not to question "why?"

But stay firm and pray that everything will be alright,

If not soon in this world then surely in Paradise.

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Patiently accept Allah's Qadr when He denies, 

When He rejects, declines or withholds from us at times, 

Or when He delays certain things so we realize 

Our shortcomings, so to do Tawbah we get inspired,

And so we don't overestimate ourselves with pride.

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Another thing to keep in mind if we wish to thrive 

With our faith Imaan levels remaining strong or high:

Continue seeking knowledge from sources which are right, 

Read the Noble Qur'an often, more verses recite,

Shield ourselves with Dhikr from magic and evil eyes.

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Detach from shameful traits like envying others' lives,

Nosily spying on strangers online and offline,

Showing ingratitude - not easily satisfied, 

Disrespecting elders, to youngsters being unkind,

And immodesty in one's speech, actions and attire.

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Don't copy silly trends. Your honor don't sacrifice.

All humans are imperfect. Don't chase applause and likes.

Don't follow crowds. Most people may not reach Paradise.

Don't go near injustice - even with those we despise.

What goes around comes around - if not on earth, next life.

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Some signs of good souls with soft hearts filled with noor or light:

Shedding tears when they say Du'a, when they sympathize,

When reading the Qur'an, when the truth they recognize,

When forgiving a fellow Muslim after some fights,

And when yearning for entry to Jannah Paradise.

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More signs of true believers with tender hearts alight:

One: Willingness to join circles where they are inspired 

To learn and share Islam, and serve Allah the Most Kind.

Two: Rest assured, they don't get jealous; they'll just admire - 

Look up to sincere Muslims not attached to this life.

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Third sign of beautiful souls with tender hearts alive:

Eagerness to do more than what they should do. They strive 

To please Allah when opportunities they can find, 

Like praying Salat Ad-Duha, Tahajjud at night,

And fasting Sunnah fasts like in Dhul-Hijjah day nine.

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May Allah Al-Ghafoor forgive us for all those times 

When we disobeyed Him when our Imaan wasn't high,

May Allah As-Samee' and Al-Haadi always guide 

Us to the correct belief and path to Paradise,

And May Allah keep us from being lost and unwise. Ameen.

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Note: Sharing A Valuable Lesson Learned From Today's Tutorial Class

 بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

📝 Alhamdulillah the tutorial / summer class today at the SarahTel hotel on the establishment with Mubaarak Fresh Food - MAIN located right beside RANIA Muslim Wear and a few walks away from Masjid and Ma'had Salmonan as well as Nor-ash Boutique went well even if I had only one patient student attending this afternoon Alhamdulillah. 

May Allah the Almighty again bless the halal businesses of dear sister Juhainah Doñasales Javier and make all her travels and journeys easy and protect her and her Muslim loved ones at all times. Ameen. 

One thing I'd like to share with those who offer tutorial classes from their homes, neighborhood or region with their own unique traits, personality and strength is:

Never be attached to any of your students or tutees. A student attending classes on some days for some time isn't a full guarantee that they'll continue with you until they receive their awards, gifts or certificates of participation and appreciation. 

We've heard of such thing as "dropouts" who discontinued their studies each one with their own reasons for discontinuing.

Possible reasons why some students may stop attending your tutorial classes:

1. They probably realized the lessons were either too difficult or too easy and they believed they're not learning what they sought to learn or be educated about.

2. Their parents or guardians couldn't afford the tuition fees and transportation fees. 

3. They found other tutors or classes and their timings conflicted with the timings of your sessions. 

4. One of their parents or guardians possibly felt extremely insecure in your presence, maybe jealous of how you appeared more successful, productive or educated than them, or they resented how their child or kids talked about you positively often, so they decided to alleviate their emotional aches or insecurities by not supporting you because they can't stand seeing you doing so much better than them in many ways. 

5. They had to relocate or move to a different city or village and they are not into online tutorial classes.

Always keep in mind that people, like feelings and emotions, are undeniably temporary. They come and go. This is why we shouldn't be attached to fellow human beings. For Allah's sake stay contented and continue doing what you hope can bring us much closer to Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala. 

The sudden loss of interest from certain customers, clients or tutees and students doesn't necessarily imply you've done a terrible job at entertaining them but their departure from our life story signifies we should trust Only Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala rather than attempting to rely on fellow servants with loads of limitations, restrictions and tendency to make bad choices now and then.

Alhamdulillah 'ala kulli haal. If some exit or transfer etc. let them be that's their decision. We were not created for every single soul out there to be glued to us or to remain in our network and circle forever.

Allah's Love may oftentimes be shown in removing particular individuals from your proximities online and offline so that we recall to only depend on Him Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala and so we get used to not expecting too much from people. 

Note: No class Inn-sha-Allah this Thursday but perhaps this Monday we can continue and next Saturday etc.

Feel free to DM to be added to the group chat if you're interested in some face to face classes here in Davao city or online classes for kids, teens and adults in English language ✨

Note: Sadaqah Opportunity To Earn More Rewards In Helping A Muslimah For Allah's Sake Clear Her Debts

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Alhamdulillah during these best days of the year this Dhul-Hijjah you're welcome to do sadaqah to help a Muslimah settle her debts even gradually for Allah's sake. Wallahi, I currently have more than 12,000 pesos debts to pay before June and my current savings (3K at the moment) are insufficient to pay them in a timely manner. If you're willing to do some sadaqah for Allah's sake you're welcome to send any amount even as small as 300 php via GCash 09490881506 OR LandBank (account number 

2566363847 Mariam Mababaya)

 and 

Inn-sha-Allah you'll be rewarded for your helpfulness and generosity.

Support sister Sumayyah's halal business as well based in Davao. She usually sells some delicious fried sambusas 🌻

Her Facebook account:

https://www.facebook.com/sumayyah.skl12

May Allah the Almighty reward all those who willingly and sincerely donate whenever they find the opportunity to do sadaqah for Allah's sake. Ameen.

My Facebook account:

www.facebook.com/justsharingislam

Note: When Invited To Attend A Muslim's Wedding Try To Attend And Support For Allah's Sake Even With A Simple Gift

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

🌻May Allah the Almighty reward ustadh Yahya Rivera for inviting us to his wedding (waleemah), bless his marriage always and protect him and his Muslim loved ones at all times and also guide his other families and relatives and neighbors to the truth and correct 'Aqeedah at the most ideal timing. Ameen.

Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Give each other gifts and you will love each other.”
Source: Al-Adab Al-Mufrad lil-Bukhārī 594
Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Ibn Hajar

If a Muslim made it clear that you're invited to attend their wedding, even verbally (saying "you should come to my wedding", "you're welcome to my Nikaah" or "see you at my wedding!"), without waiting for an invitation card or virtual invite, then you must try to attend their wedding and support their marriage for Allah's sake even if you don't have a gift yet to give. Your presence can
Inn-sha-Allah make them happy that you're supporting their marriage and you can
Inn-sha-Allah buy or give them a late wedding gift some time after the wedding.

The total price of the gifts I bought for ustadh Yahya Alhamdulillah was around 900 pesos something and the money was actually given by my dear brothers (I still need to settle some debts as well) since they had other tasks to do particularly related to preparing for the upcoming dawrah or special conference for Muslim males here at Wisdom Islamic School
Inn-sha-Allah some time this June 2026.

The kind of wedding gift I would like to buy for those whom I care about for Allah's sake would either include any of the following:
1. Lamp
2. Night light
3. Halal board games like Word Factory or even badminton or pickleball sets which the wife and husband can play together at times to strengthen their bond. I remember that phase when my husband and I played badminton often in the backyard before this compound was developed into a school Alhamdulillah.
4. Aesthetic wall clock with batteries included
5. Matching coffee mugs or tea cups
6. Mirror
7. Pots with artificial flowers to decorate one's bedroom, bathroom or residence.

A gift doesn't need to be luxurious or expensive to prove you care about another Muslim. It just needs to be given from your heart sincerely for Allah's sake. Even two chocolate bars wrapped with a cute ribbon and small card can be a gift that brings some smiles and good vibes.

For you to buy some Muslim newlyweds a gift worth even 150 pesos (some mugs cost 50 pesos each only) is a whole lot better than just attending their wedding without any present, and for you to attend their wedding without any present is still a lot better than not bothering to show up due to temporary financial struggles. You can try to contact some friends or colleagues of the same gender if they can generously give you a ride to attend the wedding together or you can at least send a virtual greeting to congratulate the Muslim bride and groom sincerely.

Any good we do for Allah's sake especially during these first days of Dhul-Hijjah can be rewarding and benefit us in both worlds.

https://abukhadeejah.com/marriage-and-wedding-activities-that-oppose-the-quran-and-sunnah/

Note: Some Reminders From An INTJ Muslimah (118)

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Note: Opportunity to do sadaqah by helping a Muslimah settle her debts for Allah's sake during these blessed days of Dhul-Hijjah

  بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Assalamu 'alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh✨

Alhamdulillah it's Dhul-Hijjah and these first days of Dhul-Hijjah are the best days of the year in which doing good deeds for Allah's sake on these days are likely rewarded Inn-sha-Allah multifold 🌻

You and your Muslim loved ones are welcome to earn even more rewards by sending some sadaqah for Allah's sake as I am going through a difficulty in trying to pay a large amount of debts due to insufficient funds at the moment. It was 10K something pesos then it increased to 12K plus (around 700 something Saudi Arabian Riyals, 700 something dirhams and more than 100 pounds).

We are currently in the first days of Dhul-Hijjah Alhamdulillah — an ideal and blessed time where good deeds are most beloved to Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala. By helping ease my financial distress for Allah's sake during these sacred days, you can, Inn-sha-Allah, be immensely rewarded with multiplied blessings in both this world and the next.

Note: Allah the Almighty is our Witness at all times. If I wasn't financially struggling, Allah the All-Seeing knows I wouldn't be posting this message.

GCash number: 

09490881506

If you are unable to provide Sadaqah at this time, I humbly request that you please include me in your sincere supplications/Duas for settling my debts as I'm the sort of Muslim who dislikes having debts and if I had the financial means, Wallahi, I would gladly and readily do Sadaqah for Allah's sake to others in need especially since in Islam the upper hand is always better than the lower hand, meaning those who give charity are better in general than those who receive more often.

Allah the Almighty knows best.

JazakumAllahu Khairan✨

Or via Wise or Swift to GoTyme:

May Allah the Almighty forgive all our mistakes, increase the barakah blessings and halal sustenance and provisions in our life and Muslim loved ones' lives and help us settle all our debts, make us from the people of Jannatul Ferdaus and join us with al-mutasaddiqeen wal mutasaddiqaat, and protect us in both worlds at all times. Ameen.

Note: Some Reminders From An INTJ Muslimah (117)

 بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم