Poem: Ways To React When Told "You're Ugly"

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 When told "you're ugly", "pangit ka", "you're not that pretty",

Respond to immature actions intelligently.

Ask them questions so they notice their idiocy,

Echo their remarks or walk away confidently.

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Ask them, "Is 'ugly' a new word you learned recently?

Is that a nickname given by your mom and daddy?

If that's your way of flirting with me, then I'm sorry,

I don't like shallow people who lack inner beauty."

~•~

Scornfully repeat what they said. Their nonsense copy 

Just to give them a taste of their immaturity,

Or be the more mature adult and ignore their folly.

Their envy or self-hate could be why they act rudely.

~•~

Don't let your self-esteem decrease by anybody 

Who thinks they're perfect or dictates how you should appear,

When they too have flaws and their skin isn't always clear,

And they don't have power to make wrinkles disappear.

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What's their definition of "beautiful", now tell me?

Wearing colored contact lenses? Looking like Barbie?

Fancy wigs? Fake eyelashes? Cosmetic surgery?

Altering oneself to satisfy society?

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Actual beauty is more than what you let people see.

It involves a grateful heart that serves Allah Only,

A beautiful soul content with Allah's Destiny,

And pleasant thoughts that don't welcome wretched qualities.

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Envy, suspicion and treating others unfairly 

Aren't recognized by souls enriched with real beauty.

Troubled and wounded souls speak ugly speech fluently,

While those whom Allah guides talk truthfully and kindly.

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📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah does not look at your appearance or wealth, but rather He looks at your hearts and actions."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2564

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

📖 Abdullah Bin Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated that Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said:

"The Muslim is the one from whose tongue and hands the Muslims are safe."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 10 Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever wrongs his brother in his honor or anything else should resolve the matter today before it cannot be resolved with gold and silver coins. If he has good deeds to his credit, they will be taken from him according to the measure of his injustice. If he has no good deeds left, he will bear the evil deeds of the one he has oppressed."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 2317

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari

https://abdurrahman.org/2009/07/28/the-story-of-julaybib-radhi-allaahu-anhu/

Poem: Ways To Tell If Someone Is A Friend Or Acquaintance

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 Ways to tell if someone's an acquaintance or a friend:

You're friends if you share the same goals, interact often,

Support each other and by their joys you're not threatened.

Your bond stays strong despite frequent absence or distance.

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They're an acquaintance if you go through awkward moments,

If there's friction or tension in your conversations,

And you're too formal in meeting their expectations.

You know each other's names yet don't have much in common.

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Friends defend your name in your presence and when absent.

Acquaintances mock you or indulge in gossiping.

Friends worry about you and care for your well-being.

Acquaintances just reach out when they require something.

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Friends mention you in their regular supplications,

Want what is best for you and enjoy seeing you win.

Most acquaintances wait for signs or invitations 

To converse, and when you thrive they whine or appear grim.

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Friends never get tired of helping you out, advising, 

Forgiving, and waiting for you. They value patience.

Acquaintances are more prone to misunderstandings, 

Misjudgment, arguments and miscommunication.

~•~

The likeness of friends versus many acquaintances 

Is that of sturdy fortresses versus feeble tents.

Not all acquaintances can guarantee commitment,

While true friends stick around to help you with your problems.

~•~

Be grateful to Allah if you have at least one friend 

Who prays for you and insists you reach Jannah with them.

You're fortunate if from those true friends are your parents,

Child/children, siblings, and your destined soulmate/husband.

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The souls are like conscripted soldiers. They come together upon what they recognize, and they differ upon what they reject."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 3109

Sahih Muslim 2638

📖 Mu’adh Ibn Jabal RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Allah the Almighty said: 'Those who love each other for the sake of My Glory will be upon pulpits of light, admired by the prophets and the martyrs.'"

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2390

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

Poem: Do Good For Allah And Don't Be Affected By Ignorant Laughter

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 You know how strong you are when you choose to keep going,
Continue serving Allah with your modest clothing,
With niqab and abaya that state "I am Muslim.
I dress to please Allah. I'm not enslaved by fashion."
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You've been there many times - walking by people laughing,
Indicating they're ignorant while rudely staring,
Yet you stood firm and understood well their ignorance.
If they were educated, they wouldn't be mocking.
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Tell yourself each time some clowns laugh at your decision
To be modest for Allah, "Let them laugh. It's nothing.
They likely never traveled, they're so inexperienced,
Or they're morally poor and don't know worldwide customs."
~•~
The more immature "adults" laugh at what you're wearing,
Or the more you get mocked by badly brought up children,
The more you should trust Allah as your faith is strengthened,
And say 'HasbunAllah wa ne'm Al-Wakeel' often.
~•~
Don't feel disheartened by their laughter and derision.
If you're doing the right thing, ignore criticism.
Look forward to more rewards every time you're patient.
Observe who'll be laughing next on the Day of Judgment.
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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 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 wills.” Verily, the phrase ‘if only’ opens the way for the work of shaytan.“
Source: Sahih Muslim 2664
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

Poem: Advice From A Thirty-Something To Younger Adults

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 Tips from a thirty-something to those in their twenties 

And young ones trying to survive in their teenage years:

Know our purpose in life - to worship Allah Only, 

To serve Allah despite being viewed by some as "weird".

~•~

Three words that describe dunya: Tough, brief, temporary - 

This world isn't our resting place. Life's a test and dream -

Strive to pass Allah's tests with Sabr and piety,

And do what you can to join those destined to succeed.

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Avoid giving up, being spiritually asleep,

Easily distracted and emotionally weak,

By maintaining strong connection with Allah daily 

And being careful with the kind of knowledge you seek.

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Not only should you be cautious about what you read,

But be wise too in choosing close friends from those you meet.

Those who gossip and prove they're guilty of jealousy 

Should be replaced by the pious, helpful and sincere.

~•~

When networking, recall "quality, not quantity".

One false friend is more dangerous than ten enemies.

Better lonesome yet loved by Allah than be deceived 

By toxic companions who disturb your soul's journey.

~•~

Take note, you can never feel lonely when you believe

That Allah is always with us and Angels are near.

When you strengthen your faith and learn to have your doubts cleared,

Defeating fitna, with Allah's Will, can be achieved.

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Refuse to be controlled by five emotions: Envy,

Unjust anger, intense attraction that can mislead,

Vile pride, and grief that makes one forget Allah's Mercy.

Taqwa and trust in Allah can be effective shields.

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Three good qualities to cultivate: Sincerity,

Humility or contentment with Allah's Decree, 

And patience, not quitting in spite of difficulties -

Rising after every fall, willing to persevere.

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Speed up in doing good deeds, as time goes by quickly.

For the grand meeting with Allah try to be ready.

Remember three facts: Allah controls all. Death is real.

Islam and good deeds can save us, not friends nor money.

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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 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 wills.” Verily, the phrase ‘if only’ opens the way for the work of shaytan."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2664

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

📖 Ibn ‘Abbas RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: Allah’s noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Take advantage of five before five: Your youth before your old age, your health before your illness, your riches before your poverty, your free time before your work, and your life before your death.”

Source: Shu’ab Al-Imān 9575

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

Poem: Forgive For Allah's Sake Those Who Hurt You And Move On

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 It's not easy to forgive those who've hurt your feelings,
Who spread rumors and threw around false accusations,
Who describe you with the most unfair definitions,
And who doubt your motives, but still try to forgive them.
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Forgiving doesn't mean you become close friends again
Nor is it re-opening doors to bad influence,
But you remove resentment, cancel plotting revenge,
And realize they're like you - a fallible human.
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They claimed you're such and such? Clearly they do not know you.
Blamed you for being what you're not? Relax, it's not true.
Your value shouldn't change by the lies that critics use.
Go on seeking Allah's Love. Ignore what haters do.
~•~
Forgive. Things could've been worse; if you were in their shoes,
Busily envying others, inside feeling blue,
Accusing people - to soothe their emotional wounds,
And hating you as your joys make them feel insecure.
~•~
Forgive and say Du'a. Let Allah deal with your foes
Who misjudge you and view your name through their toxic thoughts.
While we can't control what each person thinks, feels or does,
We can forgive and leave those who bring no good but loss.
~•~
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Charity does not decrease wealth, no one forgives another but that Allah increases his honor, and no one humbles himself for the sake of Allah but that Allah raises his status.”
Source: Sahih Muslim 2588
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
📖 Abdullah ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The merciful will be shown mercy by the Most Merciful. Be merciful to those on the earth and the One (Allah) in the heavens will have mercy upon you."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1924
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to At-Tirmidhi
📖 Al-Shafi’i, may Allah have mercy on him, wrote in his poetry, “When I forgave and stopped holding malice against anyone, I relieved my soul of the worries of enmity.”
Source: Dīwān Al-Shāfiʻī 31
https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/08/poem-be-strong-enough-to-forgive-others.html