Poem: Don't Call Me "Toxic" Just Because We're Too Different

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

💌 We're seen as "toxic" by those whom Allah didn't choose 

To enter our circle, so they tend to misconstrue 

Our intentions, accusing us of "bad attitude" 

When we just can't connect, hence they're easily eschewed.

~•~

They expect us to react to their posts constantly, 

Message them daily, massage their insecurities, 

And comfort their low self-esteem with sycophancy, 

Then when we disappoint, they accuse us of "envy".

~•~

Honestly, though we don't nurture "crab mentality", 

Some mistake our lack of interest for "jealousy".

You can't compel shoppers to buy more than what they need 

Or force them to purchase stuff which they think are lousy.

~•~

So don't claim a person is "mean" or "toxic" simply 

Because they're not always free to cheer, scan your selfies, 

Or their lack of Oscar awards makes it uneasy 

For them to act like they relate to you profoundly.

~•~

Only those whom Allah chose can see your true value.

If you're that complex, unique and special, very few 

Can match your vibes. Recall the story of Prophet Nuh ('alaihis salaam).

Seek Allah's Love, without needing His slaves to approve.

~•~

📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, who are the best people?” The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “One with a heart swept clean and truthful in speech.” We said, “O Messenger of Allah, we know truthful in speech. What is a heart swept clean?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "One that is mindful of Allah and pure, in which there is no sin, nor aggression, nor envy." We said, “Who shows a sign of it?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "One who hates worldliness and loves the Hereafter." They said, “And who shows a sign of it?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "A believer with good character."

Source: Shu’ab Al-Imān 4457

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger Of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said to me: "O young man, if you are able every morning and evening to remove any rancor (grudge) from your heart towards anyone, then do so."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2678

Grade: Hasan

📖 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

Poem: Advice On How To Deal With People Who Envy You

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

💌 Three ways to deal with people who are jealous of you, 

Whose envy is confirmed each time they try to exclude 

You from gatherings with mutual friends, when they are rude, 

When they gossip, accuse, or deny your good value:

~•~

One: You can sympathize, stay connected, and pity, 

Feel sorry they're sadly suffering from jealousy 

That prevents them from inner joy and serenity. 

Remind them you're imperfect too, so they feel relieved.

~•~

Two: Make friends out of them so they're not your enemies.

If you care enough, make the first move and be friendly. 

Help them if they need assistance, cheer when they succeed, 

And together to reach Jannah healthily compete.

~•~

Three: If befriending them is an impossible feat 

And they ditch you because your joys bring them misery, 

Then for Allah's sake leave their bad vibes confidently. 

Connecting with them isn't part of Allah's Decree.

~•~

Like the sun that shines brightly when some despise its heat, 

Let dark and ugly hearts detest your inner beauty, 

While you keep on doing good for Allah sincerely. 

As you level up in life, jealous critics increase.

~•~

📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, who are the best people?” The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “One with a heart swept clean and truthful in speech.” We said, “O Messenger of Allah, we know truthful in speech. What is a heart swept clean?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “One that is mindful of Allah and pure, in which there is no sin, nor aggression, nor envy.” We said, “Who shows a sign of it?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “One who hates worldliness and loves the Hereafter.” They said, “And who shows a sign of it?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “A believer with good character.”

Source: Shu’ab Al-Imān 4457

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 'Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Faith and envy do not combine within a believing servant.”

In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Greed and faith are never combined in the heart of a servant."

Source: Sunan Al-Nasā’ī 3109

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Beware of envy, for it devours (removes) good deeds just as fire devours wood or grass."

Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4903

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Suyuti

Poem: What's It Like Being A Muslim Introvert

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

💌 Some things you'll relate to if you're a true introvert, 

If you lean to introversion as an ambivert, 

Or if you're not into labels and you're self-assured 

That you don't need many friends to keep you reassured:

~•~

We believe Allah is above, watching us always, 

With Angels nearby to record what we do and say, 

And with other special Angels sent to supplicate 

For us when we mention Allah, learn Islam and pray.

~•~

We also know that surrounding us are some unseen 

Creation, beings and slaves of Allah from the jinns, 

Many of whom get inspired by our righteous actions, 

Hearing us when we're reading the Qur'an and praying.

~•~

Instances when we're "alone" don't make us feel lonesome, 

Since we have Allah and there are Angels recording. 

Adhkaar, Du'a, and good books are other companions 

That bring forth inner peace, rewards and sweet contentment.

~•~

Whether or not we're invited to large gatherings, 

We're fine if they forget us or cancel appointments. 

We prefer staying in to needless socializing, 

And we're selective regarding our interactions.

~•~

When we're "silent", we're saying Dhikr, supplicating, 

Contemplating, analyzing, thinking, observing, 

Planning and trying to decipher people's doings, 

Or we're desisting from blurting lies and rude statements.

~•~

Decision to distance from certain souls doesn't mean 

We despise them - no, we're just energy conserving. 

As we yearn for Allah and fulfill our life mission,

Solitude with Dear Allah stays calmly addicting.

~•~

📖 Sa’d Ibn Abi Waqqas RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah loves a servant who is righteous, independent, and obscure (unknown, not famous)."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2965

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Those in solitude have raced ahead." They said, “O Messenger of Allah, who are those in solitude ('al-mufarridoon')?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "They are men and women who remember Allah a lot."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2676

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "No people gather to remember Allah the Almighty but that the Angels surround them, cover them with mercy, send tranquility upon them, and mention them to Allah among those near to Him."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2700

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

📖 Ibn Hibban reported: Abu Darda RadhiAllahu 'anhu said, "A righteous companion is better than solitude, and solitude is better than an evil companion. A good writer is better than one silent, and one silent is better than an evil writer."

Source: Rawḍat Al-‘Uqalā’ 56

Poem: What Real Arrogance Is And What It Isn't

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

💌 Arrogance is not in speaking up confidently,

Asserting your rights, sharing knowledge generously, 

Defending a Muslim when some speak of them badly, 

Enjoying solitude and choosing your friends wisely.

~•~

Real arrogance is to deny the truth pridefully, 

To roll your eyes when someone speaks and say, "Oh really? 

Who are you to correct my mistakes? You're nobody.

I'm way better than you. Your words mean nothing to me."

~•~

Real arrogance states, "I won't learn from anybody. 

I was born perfect. I'm free from flaws, deficiencies, 

And responsibilities. It's not my job to teach. 

My ego is so big I can't even say sorry."

~•~

Arrogance is not in appreciating beauty, 

Wearing clothes you can afford, writing creatively, 

Taking care of your looks and liking to be pretty. 

True arrogance keeps your nose in the air so proudly.

~•~

True arrogance makes one think, "I'm the best. I'm lucky.

No one else can surpass my fabulous qualities. 

I'm entitled to special treatment like VIPs, 

And those who don't greet me first are avowed enemies."

~•~

Actual arrogance causes one to act spitefully, 

To envy others' gifts, oppress like jealous bullies, 

To laugh when someone makes mistakes or falls clumsily, 

To regard strangers' tips and advice as unworthy.

~•~

Arrogant people are insecure, inside ugly, 

And since they're guilty of kibr, they lack inner peace.

The humble submit themselves to Allah patiently, 

And strive to be fair and kind with every soul they meet.

~•~

📖 Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "No one who has the weight of a seed of arrogance in his heart will enter Paradise." Someone said, "But a man loves to have beautiful clothes and shoes." The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah is Beautiful and He loves beauty. Arrogance means rejecting the truth and looking down on the people."

In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "No one who has the weight of a seed of faith in his heart will enter Hellfire."

Source: Sahih Muslim 91

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

📖 'Iyad ibn Himar RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah has revealed to me that you must be humble towards one another, so that no one oppresses another or boasts to another."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2865

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

Note: Dress Code For Muslim Men And The Forbiddance Of Wearing Clothes With Pride

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

💌 Allah the Most Wise knows best.

Three reasons why Muslim men are not allowed to wear garments, thobe and pants below their ankles:

1] To maintain their masculinity, just as they are obliged to keep their beards, and to prevent them from imitating the distinctive mannerisms of women when the latter drag their dresses and gowns.

2] To clearly differentiate them from the unbelievers who don't follow a certain dress code. Besides being distinguished by their long beards and lowering the gaze, another signature of pious Muslim men is dutifully avoiding the qaza' haircut, silk, gold, and clothing that flow beneath their ankles.

3] To examine who from the Muslims will readily obey Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala and His noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam and who would stubbornly give more importance to their desires and modern society's demands.

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah the Almighty does not accept the prayer of a man who trails his garment in pride."

Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 638

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Nawawi

📖 Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The garment of a Muslim (man) should be lowered to the middle of the shin (front part of the leg below the knee), but there is no harm or blame in what is between it and the ankles. Whatever is lower than the ankles is in the Hellfire. Whoever trails his garment in pride, Allah will never look at him."

Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4093

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Nawawi

Al-Azimabadi said, “In this tradition is evidence that it is recommended for the garment of a Muslim man to be lowered midway between the shins, and it is permissible, without being discouraged, to lower it even further to the ankles.”

Source: ‘Awn Al-Ma’būd 4093

📖 Abu Musa RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah the Almighty has made lawful silk and gold for the women of my nation, but He has forbidden them for men."

Source: Sunan Al-Nasā’ī 5265

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

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