In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
A poem with some advice written at around three -
Three A.M. last third of the night, today June twenty,
With Allah's Will, not with AI nor dictionary,
Intended for every Muslim whether he or she
Is married, widowed, still single, or a divorcee:
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May Allah's Peace be with you as well as His Mercy,
Dear Muslim, how are you, honestly and truthfully?
After yesterday and the earthquakes which recently
Occured with Allah's Absolute Wisdom and Decree?
After all the stress and frequent insufficient sleep?
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To answer the question "how are you?", most would likely
Repeat "I'm fine, Alhamdulillah" while inwardly
They may feel tired - mentally or emotionally,
And physically. If I were to define "fatigue",
I'd say: "increase in overwhelm, decreased energy..."
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"...Needing more naps, feeling like one's sleep is incomplete,
Forgetting certain facts at times, inability
To focus when one is praying due to frequently
Worrying, which results in lacking tranquility -
Stress is like a star gaining swift popularity...
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Despite advanced technology, fatigue readily
Greets us now and then as if it's something humans need."
Indeed, it's something we require occasionally,
If through it supplications and Adhkaar are increased,
And each Muslim's level of faith Imaan is revealed.
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Ever felt tired of dealing with people who deceive?
Tired of trusting some loved ones or colleagues who conceal
Bad intentions, assumptions and intense jealousy?
Tired of too many tasks and responsibilities,
Obstacles here and there, many inconsistencies?
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Tired of waiting for clients to accept your CV,
Willing to work extra hours while many are asleep,
Eager to join those qualified to do charity?
Tired of dishes piling up, competing with laundry?
Tired of betrayal while you strive to be trustworthy?
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Tired of trying to stay awake just to oversleep?
Tired of planning to lose weight only to overeat?
Tired of countless expectations from your family,
Growing number of events in your community,
Or rumors spread about you all because of envy?
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Tired of teaching slow learners who disrespect or tease?
Tired of commuting almost daily on noisy streets?
Tired of multitasking while you babysit, breastfeed,
Or help kids do assignments which seem to never cease?
Tired of news of the oppressed while watching passively?
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What kind of fatigue do you feel? Tell me, honestly.
Physical or mental? Not spiritual, hopefully?
The kind that makes you guess "maybe it's ADHD"?
Or some gave you the evil eye or did sorcery?
Regardless of what kind, fatigue is temporary.
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We're human beings with limited capacity
To do each task and achieve every goal flawlessly.
In this imperfect dunya, expect difficulties,
Different setbacks, distractions and bold enemies.
Maintain strong connection with Allah to shun defeat.
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From Surah Al-'Asr we learn that those who believe
In Allah the Almighty, steadfastly do good deeds,
And remain patient are the ones from humanity
Who in this world and the next attain true victory,
Calling all to the truth and patience similarly.
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Recall that time when Fatima (RadhiAllahu 'anha) complained of fatigue
To her father Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) and asked if she
Could have a helper of her own but she just received
Advice to thank Allah more, say Adhkaar frequently.
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We can't always rely on people to fight fatigue,
As humans tend to get tired or sick eventually.
Their energy levels don't stay high eternally,
Often they may lose motivation or become weak -
So let's depend on Allah. Allah's Help we must seek.
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Stress and tiredness are excellent opportunities
To read the Noble Qur'an, enjoying inner peace,
And to pray more Sunnah prayers with humility -
Pray Salat Ad-Duha and Tahajjud when many
Choose to sleep or busy themselves with matters worldly.
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Trust me, the more we mention Allah's Names, the more we
Enjoy serenity mentally and faithfully.
The more we learn Islam and apply what we study,
The farther we are from fitna, spiritual defeat
And wrong choices. Seek authentic 'ilm relentlessly.
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Try Qailoolah, to not be overcome by fatigue -
Take naps in the daytime - twenty minutes or thirty.
Also take good care of your mind - research more and read.
Be choosey with what you do online. Ditch useless reels
And vlogs with actors. Ignore the toxic and surreal.
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While it's fine to feel tired at times, excessive fatigue
Could cause some to overthink with negativity -
Until some think of suicide, a major sin which we
Should avoid. Only Allah is the One Who decrees
Who from His slaves stay alive and who must leave early.
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When Allah grants us brief trials, He certainly sees
How we have the ability to pass them with ease,
Or solve problems after analyzing carefully,
Or gain life lessons to share with others helpfully.
Dunya is imperfect, not heaven for you and me.
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So once again, I shall ask you: "How are you, really?"
This time, say this "Alhamdulillah", confidently,
"Alhamdulillah for Allah's countless gifts, bounties,
And blessings in disguise such as stress or poverty.
I may not be wealthy, but there's lots of faith in me.
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I may not be very healthy, but I guarantee
That real happiness and perfect bliss can only be
Found in Jannah Paradise far away from fatigue.
Though I lack quality sleep, I pray that I can reach
Jannatul Ferdaus where the pious souls can rest for eternity. Ameen.
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