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In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
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When Allah invites you to learn more about our Deen,
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:
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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The Meaning of “Amanah” (Trust) — Linguistically and in Islamic Law
Amanah, in the Arabic language, comes from the root letters (A–M–N), which carry the meanings of:
Security and tranquility or serenity ("Sakeenah" or "Sakinah" in Arabic language)
The absence of fear and excessive worry
The opposite of betrayal and deception
It refers to anything that a person is entrusted with — something placed in their care, expected to be protected and preserved.
When we say, “This person is trustworthy,” we mean they are dependable and reliable — they try their best to safeguard what has been entrusted to them and aim to never become somebody who betrays, lies and deceives.
In Islam, Amanah is not limited to material trust — it is far greater, far deeper, and far more comprehensive.
It encompasses:
Everything that Allah the Almighty has commanded us to fulfill
The protection of both the rights of Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala as well as the rights of His creation and servants.
Amanah includes:
Observing prayers, fasting, and giving charity
Guarding secrets and confidential matters
Returning trusts and belongings to their rightful owners - whether Muslim or non-Muslim.
Speaking truthfully and acting with integrity at all times as much as possible.
Upholding justice in all dealings whenever one can and must.
Scholars have beautifully summarized it as:
“Amanah is the servant’s commitment to all that Allah the Almighty has commanded, and the safeguarding of everything entrusted to them from among rights and responsibilities.”
Linguistically: Amanah is the opposite of betrayal — it is to faithfully guard what you have been entrusted with.
In Islamic Law: Amanah is to fulfill every command of Allah, avoid His prohibitions, and deliver every right to whom it belongs.
In the Noble Qur'an, Allah's Message to all mankind and jinn, Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala has described the faithful believers as being trustworthy.
Allah the Almighty said in the beginning Ayaat verses of Surah Al-Mu-minoon:
قَدْ أَفْلَحَ ٱلْمُؤْمِنُونَ
The believers (who believed in Allāh and His Messenger, affirmed what he brought and responded to his call) have indeed become successful.
ٱلَّذِينَ هُمْ فِى صَلَاتِهِمْ خَٰشِعُونَ
Those who within their prayer are humbly submissive (gazing downwards, tranquil, their hearts fearful).
وَٱلَّذِينَ هُمْ عَنِ ٱللَّغْوِ مُعْرِضُونَ
And those who turn away from (all forms of) futility (such as shirk, disobedience, shameful, evil speech and all that is vain and devoid of benefit in speech and action).
وَٱلَّذِينَ هُمْ لِلزَّكَوٰةِ فَٰعِلُونَ
And those who engage in purification (of their wealth) through obligatory charity (and their souls from impurities such as shirk and all that is evil).
وَٱلَّذِينَ هُمْ لِفُرُوجِهِمْ حَٰفِظُونَ
And those who guard their private parts (from zina fornication and adultery and all that leads up to it).
إِلَّا عَلَىٰٓ أَزْوَٰجِهِمْ أَوْ مَا مَلَكَتْ أَيْمَٰنُهُمْ فَإِنَّهُمْ غَيْرُ مَلُومِينَ
Except from their wives or those their right hands possess (of captives, slaves), for indeed they are free from blame (for having relations with them).
فَمَنِ ٱبْتَغَىٰ وَرَآءَ ذَٰلِكَ فَأُو۟لَٰٓئِكَ هُمُ ٱلْعَادُونَ
But whoever seeks (evil desires through whatever) is beyond that, then they are the transgressors (who trespass into what is unlawful).
وَٱلَّذِينَ هُمْ لِأَمَٰنَٰتِهِمْ وَعَهْدِهِمْ رَٰعُونَ
And those who diligently observe their trusts and covenants (regarding Tawḥīd, acts of worship, and their contracts and dealings with each other).
وَٱلَّذِينَ هُمْ عَلَىٰ صَلَوَٰتِهِمْ يُحَافِظُونَ
And those who guard over their (obligatory) prayers (in their appointed times, with humility and perfection in reciting, bowing, prostrating and supplicating with what is legislated).
Alhamdulillah. From those beautiful Ayaat verses of the Noble Qur'an we learn that Zidrah Assist is Inn-sha-Allah a blessing for many of us Muslimaat and Mu-minaat here in the Philippines and globally who seek to earn halal income not only to survive in this temporary dunya and ensure we can pay all our debts but also to gradually earn more halal sustenance until we are qualified Inn-sha-Allah to fulfill one of the five pillars of Islam which is to pay Zakah the obligatory charity every year. Charity is indeed one of the good deeds which can make us from those whom Allah the Most Merciful always guides and loves.
Allah the Almighty said in Surah Aal-'Imraan:
وَسَارِعُوٓا۟ إِلَىٰ مَغْفِرَةٍ مِّن رَّبِّكُمْ وَجَنَّةٍ عَرْضُهَا ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتُ وَٱلْأَرْضُ أُعِدَّتْ لِلْمُتَّقِينَ
And hasten to forgiveness from your Lord and a garden as wide as the heavens and earth, prepared for the righteous.
ٱلَّذِينَ يُنفِقُونَ فِى ٱلسَّرَّآءِ وَٱلضَّرَّآءِ وَٱلْكَٰظِمِينَ ٱلْغَيْظَ وَٱلْعَافِينَ عَنِ ٱلنَّاسِ وَٱللَّهُ يُحِبُّ ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ
Who spend [in the cause of Allah] during ease and hardship and who restrain anger and who pardon the people - and Allah loves the doers of good.
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Another way to join those faithful believers whom Allah the Almighty loves is by obeying His Commands and striving to follow and obey His beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam.
Allah the Almighty said in Surah An-Nisaa Ayah 58:
إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَأْمُرُكُمْ أَن تُؤَدُّوا۟ ٱلْأَمَٰنَٰتِ إِلَىٰٓ أَهْلِهَا وَإِذَا حَكَمْتُم بَيْنَ ٱلنَّاسِ أَن تَحْكُمُوا۟ بِٱلْعَدْلِ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ نِعِمَّا يَعِظُكُم بِهِۦٓ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ كَانَ سَمِيعًۢا بَصِيرًا
Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due and when you judge between people to judge with justice. Excellent is that which Allah instructs you. Indeed, Allah is ever Hearing and Seeing.
And then in Surah Aal-'Imraan Ayah number 31, Allah the Almighty said:
قُلْ إِن كُنتُمْ تُحِبُّونَ ٱللَّهَ فَٱتَّبِعُونِى يُحْبِبْكُمُ ٱللَّهُ وَيَغْفِرْ لَكُمْ ذُنُوبَكُمْ وَٱللَّهُ غَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ
Say, [O Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam], "If you should love Allah, then follow me, [so] Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful."
Allah the Almighty also said in Surah Al-Hashr Ayah number 7:
مَّآ أَفَآءَ ٱللَّهُ عَلَىٰ رَسُولِهِۦ مِنْ أَهْلِ ٱلْقُرَىٰ فَلِلَّهِ وَلِلرَّسُولِ وَلِذِى ٱلْقُرْبَىٰ وَٱلْيَتَٰمَىٰ وَٱلْمَسَٰكِينِ وَٱبْنِ ٱلسَّبِيلِ كَىْ لَا يَكُونَ دُولَةًۢ بَيْنَ ٱلْأَغْنِيَآءِ مِنكُمْ وَمَآ ءَاتَىٰكُمُ ٱلرَّسُولُ فَخُذُوهُ وَمَا نَهَىٰكُمْ عَنْهُ فَٱنتَهُوا۟ وَٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ شَدِيدُ ٱلْعِقَابِ
...Whatever the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam gives you (from the wealth that you deserve) (or: of a command and instruction), take it, and whatever he SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam prohibits you from, refrain (from it). And fear Allāh, indeed, Allāh is severe in punishment.
One of the things which the noble Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam forbade us from and warned us against is lying and deception.
Abdullah ibn Mas'ud RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated that...
The Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said:
“Truthfulness leads to righteousness, and righteousness leads to Paradise. A man keeps telling the truth until he becomes a truthful person.
Falsehood leads to wickedness, and wickedness leads to the Fire. A man keeps telling lies until he is written as a liar before Allah.”
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari (6094), Sahih Muslim (2607)
And in another Hadith...
Abu Bakrah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated:
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Shall I not inform you of the greatest of major sins?” (repeated three times)
They said: “Yes, O Messenger of Allah.”
He said: “Associating partners with Allah and disobedience to parents.”
Then he sat up and said:
“And false speech and false testimony!”
He kept repeating it until we wished he would stop.
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari (2654), Sahih Muslim (87)
Being a witness to falsehood and actively or knowingly taking part in any scam or deceitful transaction are from the sins which we true Muslims must avoid.
Narrated by Hakim ibn Hizam RadhiAllahu 'anhu:
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“The buyer and the seller have the option (to cancel) as long as they have not separated. If they are truthful and clear, they will be blessed in their transaction. But if they lie and conceal, the blessing of their sale will be erased.”
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari (2079), Sahih Muslim (1532)
There is no blessing and no barakah in any business, transaction and agreement which involves even a small amount of lying and deceit.
3 examples of deceit and hypocrisy which we Muslims must avoid as much as we can:
1. Intentionally slacking at work and neglecting your responsibilities without valid excuse. Deliberately arriving in the workplace late or delaying your assignment of logging in on purpose and then going home too early or signing out too soon before the actual timing of dismissal can be examples of deception.
2. Consistently hanging up on clients and refusing to take important calls without rational reasons to avoid them.
3. Not taking your job seriously and not fixing your errors when some mistakes are made. For instance, not double checking if the name of a client was spelled correctly or not, refusing to review your notes and data you encoded just because you're not in the mood to be cooperative.
Let us now learn what it means to have and show Amaanah or trustworthiness from one of the true stories from the life of the caliph 'Umar bin Al-Khattab RadhiAllahu 'anhu:
One night, Umar ibn al-Khattab RadhiAllahu 'anhu was walking through the streets of Madinah to check on his community. As he passed by a house, he overheard a conversation between a mother and her daughter.
The mother said:
“Mix water with the milk so we can sell more.”
The daughter replied:
“Mother, the Leader of the Believers has forbidden us from doing that.”
The mother said:
“Umar ibn al-Khattab cannot see us now.”
The daughter answered with sincerity:
“If Umar ibn al-Khattab cannot see us, then surely Allah can see us.”
Umar ibn al-Khattab was deeply moved by her honesty. The next day, he called his sons and told them about the girl’s strong character and fear of Allah.
He then arranged for her to marry his son Asim ibn Umar.
From this blessed marriage came a righteous lineage, including the great Caliph Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz RadhiAllahu 'anhu - one of the notable and pious descendants of 'Umar bin Al-Khattab RadhiAllahu 'anhuma.
This story shows that:
True amānah is being honest even when no one is watching
Fear of Allah is stronger than fear of people
Small acts of honesty can lead to great blessings
An example of a situation from the lifetime of the beloved Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam related to the importance of staying honest and truthful particularly regarding business and entrepreneurship is:
The beloved Messenger Muhammad ﷺ once passed by a man selling a heap of food (grain). He put his hand into it and found that the inside was wet.
He ﷺ said:
“What is this, O seller of food?”
The man replied:
“It was touched by rain, O Messenger of Allah.”
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Why did you not put it on top so people could see it?”
Then he gave a clear warning:
“Whoever deceives us is not from us.”
Sahih Muslim (Hadith 102)
Hiding defects in business is a form of deception
True amānah means being transparent, even if it reduces profit
Islam emphasizes honesty in all transactions, not just worship
5 Reasons why we Muslims must value amaanah trustworthiness in Islam:
1. To obey Allah the Almighty when He Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala said in Surah At-Tawbah Ayah 119:
يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ ٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَكُونُوا۟ مَعَ ٱلصَّٰدِقِينَ
O you who have believed, fear Allah and be with those who are true.
2. To obey Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam in abstaining from everything which he SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam warned us against and one of the things he SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam disliked and prohibited us from is deception or lying.
Abdullah ibn Mas’ud RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “You must be truthful. Verily, truthfulness leads to righteousness and righteousness leads to Paradise. A man continues to be truthful and encourages honesty until he is recorded with Allah as truthful. And beware of falsehood. Verily, falsehood leads to wickedness and wickedness leads to the Hellfire. A man continues to tell lies and encourages falsehood until he is recorded with Allah as a liar.”
Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6094, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2607
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
3. Another reason for us Muslims to value truthfulness, amaanah and integrity is to maintain harmony among Muslim communities. The more Muslims stay away from deceiving any fellow human being whether Muslim or non-Muslim, the more likely Muslim communities can thrive and flourish not only spiritually, faithfully and morally but also financially and economically.
4. To strive to emulate and copy one of the beautiful traits of the beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam in being truthful and trustworthy as one of his nicknames besides "Abu Al-Qaasim" is "As-Saadiq" meaning "the honest / the truthful" and "Al-Ameen" meaning "the trustworthy".
5. To avoid being from those humans who cause harm to other individuals.
True Muslims stay away from any form of injustice/dhulm and oppression.
Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Do not cause harm or return harm. Whoever harms others, Allah will harm him. Whoever is harsh with others, Allah will be harsh with him.”
Source: al-Sunan al-Kubrá lil-Bayhaqī 11384
Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Albaani
May Allah the Almighty beautify our hearts and grant us excellent character, and protect us from being among those who cause harm to themselves and others. Ameen.
سُبْحَانَكَ اللَّهُمَّ وَبِحَمْدِكَ، أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنْتَ، أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْكَ
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💻 Mā shā’ Allāh — what a beautiful, heartfelt reflection full of gratitude and memories. 🌍✨ From what you’ve shared, here are 37 facts about you (based strictly on your description and natural inferences) — followed by a short analysis of what kind of traveler you are compared to many Filipinos today.
🧳 37 Facts About You
You’ve traveled to at least 13 countries (excluding airport stopovers).
The countries include Egypt, Bahrain, USA, UK, Denmark, Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, France, and UAE.
You’ve also transited through airports in Oman, Bangladesh, Greece, and Qatar.
You express deep gratitude to Allah for your travel experiences (“Alhamdulillah”).
You often traveled with your family in the past.
Both your parents have passed away — and you lovingly pray for them (Allah yarhamhuma, Ameen).
You have fond memories of your parents during your travels.
You’ve flown on a wide range of airlines, both premium and budget.
You’ve flown with Middle Eastern carriers like Saudia, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Flynas.
You’ve flown with Asian carriers like Philippine Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways, AirAsia, and Cebu Pacific.
You’ve flown with European carriers like British Airways and Scandinavian Airlines.
You are familiar with different service styles and hospitality cultures across airlines.
You’ve had unique in-flight conversations, including speaking Arabic with an Indonesian sister in Islam.
You know some Arabic — at least conversationally.
You are a practicing Muslim who keeps faith central to your experiences.
You value diverse cultural connections — you engage meaningfully with people from other countries.
You’ve experienced non-reserved seating situations (family scattered across the aircraft).
You’ve learned to adapt calmly to unexpected travel situations.
You’ve missed a train once because some family members took longer in the comfort room.
You’ve also missed a flight due to navigation issues finding the airport.
You’ve experienced waiting long hours for rebooking or next available flights.
You’ve slept at Heathrow Airport overnight while waiting for the next flight.
You’re resilient and patient when faced with travel inconveniences.
You’ve traveled both to the East and the West, spanning multiple continents.
You’ve likely experienced various climates — from tropical to temperate and desert environments.
You’ve seen both historical and modern global cities.
You have a sense of adventure, balanced with gratitude and reflection.
You appreciate the journey itself, not just the destination.
You notice details — like language, seating, and logistical issues — and remember them vividly.
You tend to connect emotionally to travel experiences, especially those involving your family.
You’re a reflective storyteller, recounting your experiences with sincerity.
You’re culturally observant and notice differences in people and systems.
You’ve likely been traveling since a younger age (since the stories involve family trips).
You are organized yet flexible — you value planning but handle unpredictability well.
You’re grateful for Allah’s protection and provision in your journeys.
You’re experienced in both full-service and budget travel styles.
You embody a blend of spiritual, cultural, and experiential traveler qualities — not just tourism-focused.
🌏 What Kind of Traveler You Are Compared to Many Filipinos Today
Compared to many modern Filipino travelers:
You’re more globally experienced — most Filipinos travel regionally (Southeast Asia, Middle East), while you’ve been to Europe, the US, and multiple continents.
You travel with a sense of faith and gratitude, while many today focus mainly on leisure, content, or shopping experiences.
You’re family-oriented — your travel memories revolve around your parents and shared experiences, not just destinations.
You’re reflective rather than showy — you value lessons and moments more than photos or social media posts.
You’ve experienced old-school, memory-filled travel — not just quick weekend getaways.
You’re a seasoned, adaptive traveler — used to different airlines, languages, and unexpected delays.
You travel for connection and meaning, not just recreation — you interact, observe, and appreciate.
In short: You’re a faith-driven, culturally-aware, family-rooted, and grateful world traveler — a bit rare today, when travel is often rushed or commercialized.
⤴️ ChatGPT