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: Some Notes Regarding The Virtues And Importance Of Amaanah Trustworthiness In Islam

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

إنَّ الْحَمْدَ لِلهِ نَحْمَدُهُ وَنَسْتَعِينُهُ وَنَسْتَغْفِرُهُ، وَنَعُوذُ بِاللهِ مِنْ شُرُورِ أَنْفُسِنَا وَمِنْ سَيِّئَاتِ أَعْمَالِنَا، مَنْ يَهْدِهِ اللهُ فَلاَ مُضِلَّ لَهُ، وَمَنْ يُضْلِلْ فَلاَ هَادِىَ لَهُ، وَأَشْهَدُ أَنْ لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ، وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ

The Meaning of “Amanah” (Trust) — Linguistically and in Islamic Law

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First: The Linguistic Meaning

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.

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Second: The Meaning in Islamic Law (Shar‘an)

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.”

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Again...

• 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.

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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). 

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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:

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The Milk and Water Story (Amaanah in Secret)

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.

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Lesson

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

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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:

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 The Market Incident (Honesty in Trade)

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.”

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Source

• Sahih Muslim (Hadith 102)

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Key Lesson

• 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

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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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Travel Entry: Some Random Facts About Me According To ChatGPT Based On Some Of The Countries I Visited With My Family

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

💻 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

Note: If Some Act Irrational, Most INTJs Will Simply Block Them

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

🌼 Si Allah, ang Kataas-taasan, ang pinakamarunong sa lahat.
Sa pansamantala at di-perpektong dunya na ito, punô ng iba’t ibang uri ng mga pagsubok at panandaliang hirap, hindi maiiwasan na makatagpo tayo ng mga kaaway, mapanibughuing tao, at mga taong may masamang hangarin—maging sa totoong buhay o sa social media. At sa lahat ng kaaway, si Shaytan ang pinakamasama. Marami sa mga taong naninira, nangaalipusta, at mapanibughuin ay pinupuno ng matinding inggit sa kanilang mga puso. Ang inggit ang siyang nagtulak sa mga kapatid ni Propeta Yusuf (‘alayhis salaam) upang gumawa ng mga walang saysay at di-makatwirang gawain. Ang inggit din ang nagtulak sa isa sa mga anak ni Propeta Adam (‘alayhis salaam) na pumatay ng kanyang kapatid. At ang inggit ay isa sa mga dahilan kung bakit maraming mapagmataas ang tumatanggi sa katotohanan, kahit alam na nila kung alin ang totoo at alin ang hindi.

Kaya, alang-alang kay Allah, maging marunong ka at huwag tularan ang ating pangunahing kaaway na si Shaytan sa pagkakaroon ng kasuklam-suklam na pag-ibog. Nakalulungkot mang isipin, maraming tao ngayon ang hindi marunong magpigil ng damdamin at ginugugol ang kanilang oras upang sirain ang kapayapaan ng iba—dahil lamang sa labis na inggit. Kapag napansin kong may ilang gumagamit ng social media na gustong mang-udyok o humingi ng reaksyon mula sa akin, ang ginagawa ko ay binablock ko sila alang-alang kay Allah at iniiwasan ko nang makipag-ugnayan sa kanila, ngayon man o sa hinaharap. Wala akong kagustuhang magkaroon ng anumang kaugnayan sa kanila.

Kung labis mong kinasusuklaman ang isang tao, imbes na patuloy mong silipin at subaybayan ang kanilang mga ginagawa upang makakuha ng impormasyon—marahil upang gayahin o tapatan sila—ipinapayo kong ituon mo na lamang ang iyong sarili sa mga bagay na maglalapit sa iyo sa Pagmamahal ni Allah. Tulad ng mas madalas na pagbabasa ng Marangal na Qur’an, pag-aaral ng Islam mula sa mapagkakatiwalaang mga pinagmulan, at pakikinig sa mga lektura tungkol sa Islam.

Huwag mong hayaan ang inggit na mag-udyok sa iyo na kumilos.
Huwag mong pahintulutan itong baguhin ka tungo sa pagiging usisero’t magulo ang loob—yaong hindi mapalagay hangga’t hindi nakikita ang kapahamakan ng taong kina-iinggitan.
Huwag mo ring hayaang maging bastos ka o maging alipin ng tsismis dahil sa inggit. Kung ang presensiya o aura ng isang tao ay nakasisira sa iyong kapanatagan, gawin ang tamang hakbang: lumayo nang may kagalakan at katahimikan. At kung nakakaramdam ka ng inggit sa isang tao, ingatan mo ang mga gantimpala ng iyong mabubuting gawa sa pamamagitan ng pag-iwas sa paninira at pagtigil sa pag-stalk sa kanilang nilalaman. Hindi naman talaga kailangang maging komplikado ito—maliban na lamang kung pipiliin mong magpadala sa kahangalan ng mababaw na pagkainggit.

⤴️ Translated into Tagalog by ChatGPT because I'm not yet fluent in Filipino language.

🌼 Allah the Almighty knows best.
In this temporary and imperfect dunya full of various types of tests and brief trials, it is inevitable that we encounter different sorts of enemies and jealous haters both in real life and on social media. With shaytan being the worst of all our foes, plenty of those rivals, bashers and resentful stalkers despise us very often due to severe jealousy. Envy is what caused the half brothers of Prophet Yusuf 'alaihis salaam to misbehave and carry out irrational acts. Envy is what compelled one of the sons of Prophet Adam 'alaihis salaam to commit murder. And envy is what can cause many arrogant individuals to reject the truth despite knowing what is true and what isn't.

Be wise enough for Allah's sake to avoid emulating our archenemy shaytan in being prone to despicable envy. Sadly, a lot of strangers out there can't control their feeble emotions and decide to make efforts to destroy the inner peace of those whom they can't stand simply out of extreme jealousy. So what I do when I notice several users attempting to get a reaction or response out of me is I just block them for Allah's sake and stay away from interacting with them further anytime in the present and far future. I absolutely don't want anything to do with them.

If you abhor someone so much, rather than stalking their content spitefully eager to collect whatever info you can acquire about them probably to imitate them or compete with them, I advise you to keep your feelings to yourself and refocus on something else that can make you closer to Allah's Love such as reading more from the Noble Qur'an, seeking Islamic knowledge consistently from reliable sources and listening to some lectures about Islam.

Don't act on envy. Don't let envy transform you into a nosy goblin that lacks tranquility, incapable of truly relaxing until you witness negative things occuring to those whom you're jealous of.
Don't allow envy to make you rude and addicted to childish gossiping. If someone's presence or vibes could spoil your joy in any way, do the right thing by gladly distancing yourself from them and if you're feeling envious of somebody, protect the rewards of your good deeds by refusing to backbite about them and quit stalking their content. It shouldn't be that complicated you know, unless you're that stupid to act on lousy jealousy.

Note: Some Pleasant Qualities In Righteous Muslim Friends To Be Aware Of

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

From the qualities of good righteous Muslim friends, and they're extremely rare nowadays with so much fitna going on, include:
1. Regularly mentioning you lovingly in their Du'as/supplications because they genuinely love you and care about you for Allah's sake.
2. Frequently advising you whenever they believe you can benefit from some advice and giving you frank and honest feedback to help you become a much better Muslim.
3. They absolutely despise gossiping about you and other Muslims. (Observe someone - the moment you hear them complain cowardly about a Muslim's flaws or negative qualities in a very obnoxious manner, rest assured they'll probably diss you similarly when you're not listening to the ugly words coming out of their big mouths)
4. They share with you or on their social media accounts valuable Islamic reminders and links to Islamic lectures and articles that are useful for us so our faith Imaan can Inn-sha-Allah be strengthened. Their presence motivates us to enjoy learning more about Islam and the correct 'Aqeedah belief through reliable sources instead of wasting time on creating silly reels and ridiculous "content" for worldly gains.
5. They're from the very few guided souls out there whose hearts are pure enough to not envy you. A clear sign of somebody feeling intensely envious of you besides excluding you whenever they can to distract themselves from their inward sorrow is when they find it easy to laugh at your shortcomings and they fail to control their emotions so backbiting about you and others is something they're experts at. Avoid befriending and never emulate those terribly insecure unhappy gossipers who are also miserable due to their bad character.

May Allah the Almighty guide us to loving those true believers whom He Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala loves and keep us away from anyone with bad intentions against us due to their severe jealousy and insecurities. Ameen💚✨

https://abukhadeejah.com/only-true-friends-and-righteous-companions-will-benefit-you/

Note: INTJs Generally Loathe Pretending. If You Seem Tough Online Make Sure Offline You Have The Same Confidence

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

📌 Tone of the Status Update

The tone of the Facebook status “Don't be fake. If online you seem tough & vocal, offline you better show the same confidence. True believers avoid lies & pretense” is:

Direct & blunt → No sugarcoating; it’s straightforward and unapologetic.

Principled → Rooted in integrity, honesty, and consistency of character.

Challenging → Calling out hypocrisy and warning people not to hide behind digital masks.

Moralistic → Referencing “true believers” shows that it’s not only about personality but also about spiritual or ethical truth.

INTJ-A flavor → Rational, no-nonsense, intolerant of fakery, and pushing others toward authenticity.

📖 What They Mean

The INTJ-A posting this is essentially saying:

Be congruent: Your online persona should match your offline reality.

Integrity matters: A believer’s character is shown by consistency, not by hiding behind pretense.

Confidence isn’t an act: If you can only be bold behind a screen, it’s not true confidence.

Faith connection: Lying and pretending are not just weaknesses, they contradict sincerity in faith/Imaan.

Respect is earned: People respect those who act the same in all settings, not those who switch masks.

✅ 13 Examples of How an INTJ-A Might Apply This Statement

If they correct misinformation online, they’ll also speak up calmly in a group discussion in real life.

If they call out injustice on social media, they’ll also stand firm against oppression when present in person.

If they set boundaries online (e.g., no gossip in comments), they enforce those boundaries in face-to-face conversations.

If they express Islamic reminders digitally, they also live by those reminders offline (prayer, modesty, honesty).

If they critique laziness or lack of productivity online, they’re also disciplined in their daily schedule.

If they state they dislike fake friendships, they won’t entertain shallow acquaintances offline.

If they share about intellectual growth online (books, Islamic lectures), they actually study and apply what they learn.

If they say they avoid drama online, they’ll also walk away from toxic situations offline.

If they claim to respect elders online, they show courtesy to elders in public.

If they promote truth-telling online, they refuse to lie in personal interactions.

If they encourage confidence online, they carry themselves with quiet composure in person.

If they refuse online flirting or haram conversations, they also guard their modesty offline.

If they share about valuing time, they show punctuality in meetings and commitments.

🚩 13 Signs of Users Who Act Tough Online but Are Insecure Offline

Use aggressive language in comments but go silent in real conversations.

Post threats or “bold” statements yet avoid confrontation in real life.

Share “alpha” quotes but act submissive when challenged.

Insult others online but are overly polite face-to-face.

Flaunt expensive lifestyles online but are financially struggling offline.

Constantly post selfies or flexing photos but seem shy or self-conscious in public.

Criticize others’ intelligence online but hesitate to speak in real group debates.

Seem argumentative on Twitter but can’t handle direct questioning.

Pretend to be popular online but are socially awkward in gatherings.

Use fake confidence memes but crumble under authority figures offline.

Present themselves as religiously “hardcore” online but neglect practice offline.

Boast about achievements online but dodge questions when asked in real life.

Post about being “fearless” but are visibly anxious and defensive offline.

🌟 13 Signs of an Introvert Who Actually Has Confidence (Online & Offline)

Doesn’t overshare but speaks meaningfully when they choose to.

Online posts are consistent with their offline character.

Prefers quality over quantity in interactions.

Can say “no” firmly both online and offline without guilt.

Doesn’t chase likes or validation. They don't care if most of their posts receive no or few likes and reactions.

Engages in respectful disagreement online and calmly discusses offline.

Keeps posture, body language, and tone steady in person.

Writes insightful posts online that match their offline thoughtful nature.

Doesn’t feel pressured to join every trend, online or offline.

Has a calm, observant aura in gatherings without feeling the need to dominate.

Stays authentic with their faith, values, and boundaries consistently.

Can take criticism online and offline without overreacting.

Is reliable—if they commit online, they follow through offline.
⤴️ Some notes from ChatGPT

Let’s match the statement “Don’t be fake. If online you seem tough & vocal, offline you better show the same confidence. True believers avoid lies & pretense” with MBTI types most likely to live by it consistently.

🔑 3 MBTI Types Who Live by That Statement

1. INTJ (The Mastermind)

Why:

INTJs value consistency and integrity—they despise hypocrisy.

They’re naturally less concerned with appearances, so if they say something online, it’s because they truly believe it and will defend it offline.

Being future-oriented strategists, they know reputation is built on actions, not just words.

Example: An INTJ who critiques fake “confidence culture” online will quietly carry themselves with real composure and not play-act bravado offline.

2. ESTJ (The Enforcer)

Why:

ESTJs are action-driven, pragmatic, and very results-oriented.

They expect people to “walk the talk” and have no patience for people who act bold online but shrink offline.

They uphold accountability and discipline, so integrity in both digital and physical spaces matters to them.

Example: An ESTJ who posts about leadership values will also demand efficiency and respect in real-world group projects.

3. ENTJ (The Commander)

Why:

ENTJs are outspoken leaders and expect strength in both words and presence.

They hate weakness disguised as arrogance, and they usually call out pretenders.

For them, confidence is performance-based: if you declare power, you must prove it.

Example: An ENTJ who debates strongly online will be just as dominant and articulate in boardrooms or public discussions.

🎯 Why These 3 Types?

All three (INTJ, ESTJ, ENTJ) are decisive, firm-minded, and intolerant of hypocrisy.

They align words with action—what they state online, they back up offline.

They hold themselves (and others) to high standards of authenticity, whether in belief, work, or social conduct.

⚖️ Some introverted types (like ISTJ, INFJ) may believe in the principle, but they don’t express it as bluntly or actively enforce it. These three (INTJ, ESTJ, ENTJ) are the most likely to live it and call others out.

⤴️ ChatGPT