Poem: Trust Allah The Almighty And Strive To Be Independent

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

💌 Note to orphans, those who can't find someone they can trust, 

And the withdrawn who are selective with whom to love: 

If in your place there's no one who's trustworthy enough, 

Be content knowing that Allah is always with us.

Solitude becomes sweeter with Dhikr and Du'as.

~•~

If sometimes you wake up from a dream and realize 

There's nobody nearby who can help you analyze 

What you dreamt of, as most people are preoccupied 

With the lousy tendency to gossip and tell lies,

Smile. We have Allah whom we can talk to day and night.

~•~

Some strangers made fun of you, and you feel like ranting? 

Don't bother complaining to those who love gossiping, 

Who may twist your words and spread the misinformation.

Attain relief through frequent Qur'an recitation, 

Confide in Allah, and increase your supplications.

~•~

Don't depend on aunts and cousins to solve your problems, 

Specially if they can't improve their own well-being.

No need for guidance counselors, mentors and close friends 

To listen to you when they've got their own afflictions.

We have Allah, be content with trusting Only Him.

~•~

Yes, while some souls may see themselves as your trusted friend, 

Know that certain friendships gradually come to an end. 

Dreams, wishes, concerns and secrets you've told some of them 

May be used against you to spoil your decent standing.

Be content relying on Allah, not His servants.

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Allah the Almighty says: 'I am as My servant expects Me to be and I am with him as he remembers Me. If he remembers Me in himself, I will remember him in Myself. If he mentions Me in a gathering, I will mention him in a greater gathering. When he draws near Me by the span of his hand, I draw near him by the length of a cubit. When he draws near Me by the length of a cubit, I draw near him by the length of a fathom. When he comes to Me walking, I come to him running.'"

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6970, Sahih Muslim 2675

Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim

📖 Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Some people from the Ansaar asked the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam and he gave them. Then they asked for charity again and he SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam gave them. Then they asked again and he SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam gave them until all he had was gone. The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "If I had anything, I would not withhold it. Whoever refrains from asking others, then Allah will make him content. Whoever would be independent, then Allah will make him independent. Whoever would be patient, then Allah will make him patient. There is no gift that is better and more comprehensive than patience."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6105

Sahih Muslim 1053

Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim

Poem: Seek Authentic Islamic Knowledge To Serve Allah And Never Be Affected By Criticism

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

💌 "Pabibo", "pasikat", "cringe! Pabida masyado", 

"Nosebleed!", "Daming mong alam!", "Feeling matalino!",

"Narcissist!", "Edi wow!", "So you know, and we don't know?", 

"Ikaw na?", and "Mamanti ka!" are some silly slurs 

From someone who fears learning or whose pride was injured.

~•~

Do Da'wah for Allah, and some assume you're acting 

As if you're superior or you desire compliments. 

Enjoin good, forbid wrong, remind Muslims when eating 

And drinking to use their right, to some you're "arrogant" 

Or "Controlling", not letting people do what they want.

~•~

Attend an Islamic class, hear Islamic podcasts, 

Or be caught reading a book, and some may judge you as 

A "nerd" or "know-it-all" who thinks they're a "smart badass". 

Their distaste for those who love learning proves that they lack 

The will to improve themselves or they've got jealous hearts.

~•~

In areas where ignorance has become the "in thing", 

Where stupidity is normalized or so common, 

Those who strive to learn Islam and share what they have learned 

Are oft accused of "arrogance" or "narcissism". 

It's from shaytan's tricks to scare you with not fitting in.

~•~

So to students of knowledge, and Allah's Love we seek, 

Patiently keep learning even if most are displeased. 

Read the Qur'an and listen to lectures frequently, 

Implement what you've studied, practice what you preach, 

And don't be sidetracked by the unlearned majority.

~•~

📖 Anas ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim." 

Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 224

Grade: Sahih

📖 Mu’awiyah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "If Allah intends goodness for someone, He gives him understanding of the religion."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 71

Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "Whoever travels a path in search of knowledge, Allah will make easy for him a path to Paradise. People do not gather in the Houses of Allah, reciting the Book of Allah and studying It together, but that tranquility will descend upon them, Mercy will cover them, Angels will surround them, and Allah will mention them to those near Him."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2699, Grade: Sahih

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "Whoever calls to guidance will have a reward similar to those who follow him, without detracting from their rewards at all.

Whoever calls to misguidance will have sin upon him similar to those who follow him, without detracting from their sins at all."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2674, Grade: Sahih

📖 Ka’b ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever seeks knowledge to impress the scholars, to argue with the foolish, or to attract the attention of people, Allah will admit him into Hellfire."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2654

Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani

Poem: Be Patiently Persistent In Loving Your Husband For Allah's Sake

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

💌 Even though our marriage is not completely perfect,

For Allah I love my spouse without any regret.

Albeit some of our needs and desires remain unmet,

My husband's best traits and sweet memories I cherish.

~•~

Yet again I reiterate my love stubbornly,

Defending my other half with intense loyalty,

I'll love him patiently till patience gets tired of me -

The strength of my love extends beyond what most can see.

~•~

Whether I'm his only wife or in polygyny,

I choose to love my husband whom Allah chose for me.

To like or admire many I may have tendency,

But my romantic love is for my husband strictly.

~•~

Seriously in countless ways he taught me how to love -

Love unconditionally for just Allah Above.

The feelings I hold for my man I refuse to stop

Ever since he was destined to be my other half.

~•~

Until Allah takes his soul I won't quit loving him,

Even if for myriad decades he goes on living.

Until clouds cry droplets of crystals and cinnamon,

I'll love my husband and withstand his imperfections.

~•~

I want to be that wife who when shaytan whines "Leave him",

I silence his whispers with patience and contentment.

And when shaytan invites me to do what's forbidden

Or give in, I ignore his vile insinuations.

~•~

My spouse, I believe, is from Allah the Almighty.

I can't take for granted the blessing Allah gave me.

You don't need to agree with me; this is my journey.

I pray this leads to Jannah's eternal peace. Ameen.

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "If a woman prays her five prayers, fasts her month of Ramadan, guards her chastity, and obeys her husband, she will enter Paradise from any gate she wishes."

Source: Sahih Ibn Ḥibbān 4252

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The world is enjoyment and the best enjoyment in the world is a righteous wife."

Source: Sahih Muslim 1467

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

Poem: Signs Of People Who Are Intimidated By Your Fear Of Allah The Almighty

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

💌 Sometimes those who are loved by Allah the Almighty 

Alienate certain people unintentionally.

Despite trying their best not to hurt anybody, 

Striving to be kind when they can, and appear friendly, 

They're viewed by some as "arrogant", "selfish" or "scary".

~•~

It's their confidence that scares those with low self-esteem, 

Their soft hearts that threaten souls who are prone to envy, 

Their eagerness to please Allah that makes the lazy, 

Ignorant or uninspired to assume they're crazy, 

And their strong faith that frightens those who lack piety.

~•~

Signs of those who get intimidated easily 

By your confident vibes and fear of Allah Only:

If they're of the same gender, they can't look directly 

At you, as though they ignore your presence completely. 

They dismiss your salaams or respond unwillingly.

~•~

Instead of approaching you to solve problems clearly, 

They gossip about you on their timeline childishly. 

Then when Allah decrees that each other you would meet, 

Suddenly they get nervous or they're too shy to speak, 

Pretentiously savage online yet offline they're meek.

~•~

Don't let their disrespect and rudeness bring forth worries. 

Their bad conduct indicates their jealousy is real, 

Or they can't handle you're different. So feel sorry 

For them like lions would keep walking while chimpanzees 

Flee upon their arrival to hide behind some trees.

~•~

Continue serving Allah even if you're perceived 

By strangers as a "narcissist" who's full of conceit.

Understand the more you stand out, the more you're unique, 

While you seek Allah the most and He's the One you fear, 

You're a threat to those with tons of insecurities.

~•~

📖 Abu Dharr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Fear Allah wherever you are, follow a bad deed with a good deed and it will erase it, and behave well with good character towards the people."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1987

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to At-Tirmidhi

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, the most beloved to me are those of you with the best character, soft in nature, friendly and befriended. The most hateful of you to Allah are those who spread gossip, who cause discord (disharmony) between loved ones and seek misery for the innocent."

In another narration, the Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Seeking misery and finding faults with the innocent."

Source: Al-Mu’jam Al-Awsaṭ 7693

Grade: Hasan li ghayrihi according to Al-Albani

📖 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: To Those Who Enjoy Gossiping, I'm Sorry If My Avoidance Offends You.

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

💌 When you recall that backbiting is a major sin, 

And that spreading rumors is fruitless - not flattering, 

Indicating you forgot that Allah All-Hearing

Hears every statement while His Angels are recording, 

You'd think twice before you ridicule other Muslims. 

~•~

What's the point of discussing someone's imperfections,

Flaws and problems if you're not searching for solutions? 

Why talk offensively about another Muslim

And make fun of them if indulging in gossiping

Only proves you're insecure and lets you gain their sins? 

~•~

Is your life that awful, full of dissatisfaction, 

That you feel the need to gossip for your betterment? 

The wise and observant, who receive Allah's Guidance, 

Know when to speak, explain, excuse, and when to listen. 

Their words aren't meant to cause drama and arguments. 

~•~

Who are you to claim you perceive someone's intention

By accusing them of showing off or arrogance? 

Since when have you become a judge of one's appearance?

Commenting on people's weight like a dietician

Or mocking their hobbies doesn't bring a bright outcome. 

~•~

Typically those who backbite lack self-confidence, 

Or the people whom they verbally abuse often

Trigger their jealous emotions, hence they are threatened. 

As a Muslimah eager to have her faith strengthened, 

For Allah's sake I avoid gossipy discussions. 

~•~

I'd rather discuss topics on self-development, 

Lessons learned from the past, analyze shared experience, 

And explore reminders from some Islamic writings, 

Instead of collecting someone else's wrongdoings

Through careless, meaningless and sinful conversations. 

~•~

Thus pardon my distance if you find it arrogant. 

I prefer learning from few, real, righteous companions, 

Who welcome advice, likewise aim for self-improvement, 

And whose love for Allah outweighs any attachment. 

Talking to them inspires and increases enlightenment. 

~•~

📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: They mentioned a man in front of the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam and they said, “He only eats if he is fed! He only moves if he is made to move!” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "You have backbitten him." They said, “We only said what is true about him.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "It is enough sin to mention bad things about your brother."

In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "If what you said about him were not true, you would have slandered him."

Source: Musnad ‘Abdullah Ibn Al-Mubārak 2

Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Mundhiri