Poem: Some Advice On How To Overcome Foul Whispers From shaytan

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

💌 Struggling with waswaas is another kind of test. 

When your efforts to be close to Allah are noticed 

By our foe shaytan he gets jealous and tries his best 

To whisper in your heart and persistently suggest 

Evil thoughts so you can sin and be kept from success. 

~•~ 

It's shaytan's style to beautify what's prohibited - 

Prompting you to think of thoughts like, "Just go for that kiss. 

You both fancy each other. Good fun not to be missed.", 

"Look around. Nobody's watching. Go ahead. Steal it.", 

And "What's the point of praying if I'm stressed and depressed?". 

~•~ 

Don't assume you can never be prone to shaytan's tricks, 

As this devil can be patient and he can outwit 

You if you're far from Allah, forgot your life's purpose, 

And by dunya's joys and glitter you seem distracted. 

Defeat him with Taqwa and Dhikr oft-repeated. 

~•~ 

Win against shaytan through awareness that he hates it 

When the Adhan is called and Qur'an is recited, 

When you pray well and your prayers are not neglected, 

When you resist the urge to hit and choose to forgive, 

When you ditch the paths to zina and avoid music.

~•~ 

To strengthen your faith, so you're not easily tempted 

To act upon foul suggestions which shaytan suggests: 

Stay connected to Allah. Seek authentic knowledge.

Read the Qur'an. Join those who love praying Tahajjud.

Know that wrongdoings can bring dreadful consequences.

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah has pardoned my nation for what occurs within themselves (indecent thoughts, imaginations, or feelings), as long as they do not speak of it or act upon it."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6287 

Sahih Muslim 127

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

📖 Ibn Abbas RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah has recorded good and evil deeds and He made them clear. Whoever intends to perform a good deed but does not do it, Allah will record it as a complete good deed. If he intends to do it and does so, Allah the Almighty will record it as ten good deeds, up to seven hundred times as much or even more. If he intends to do an evil deed and does not do it, Allah will record for him one complete good deed. If he does it, Allah will record for him a single evil deed."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6126

Sahih Muslim 131

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

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Some of the companions came to the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam and they asked him, "We find within ourselves that which is too grievous to speak of." The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "You have indeed found it so?" They said "yes". The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "That is sincere faith."

In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "That is (evidence or sign of) pure faith (that shaytan is trying to distract you because he sees the strength of your faith/Imaan or potential to be pious)." 

Source: Sahih Muslim 132

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim 

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Note: The Ruling On Thinking About Sinning While Trying To Avoid Sins For Allah's Sake

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

📜 Question: What is the ruling on thinking about haraam/forbidden things? For instance when a person thinks about stealing or he/she fantasizes about committing zina (fornication/adultery) while he/she is aware that they would never do such a thing even if they were readily accessible? 

📝 Answer: Whatever takes place within a person's nafs from evil thoughts, such as when contemplating about committing theft, or zina (fornication/adultery), or drinking intoxicants, and the like, and the person does not act upon those imaginations, then he/she will be excused and not be guilty of actually carrying out the sin. 

Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah has pardoned my nation for what occurs within themselves (indecent thoughts, imaginations, or feelings), as long as they do not speak of it or act upon it."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6287 

Sahih Muslim 127

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

Ibn Abbas RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah has recorded good and evil deeds and He made them clear. Whoever intends to perform a good deed but does not do it, Allah will record it as a complete good deed. If he intends to do it and does so, Allah the Almighty will record it as ten good deeds, up to seven hundred times as much or even more. If he intends to do an evil deed and does not do it, Allah will record for him one complete good deed. If he does it, Allah will record for him a single evil deed."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6126

Sahih Muslim 131

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

The meaning here is that when a Muslim leaves or abandons a sin sincerely to please Allah the Almighty, then a reward or good deed is written for him/her, whereas if one avoids a wrongdoing not for Allah's sake but for other reasons (fearing people's censure or their disapproval), then he/she doesn't earn a sin or good deed. 

This is from the Mercy of Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala Who deserves all gratitude and praise, there is no true god who deserves to be worshipped but Him Only. 

Allah the Most Wise knows best. 

From the Fataawa of sheikh AbdulAziz Ibn Baz (May Allah have mercy on him. Ameen.) 

~•~ 

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Some of the companions came to the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam and they asked him, "We find within ourselves that which is too grievous to speak of." The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "You have indeed found it so?" They said "yes". The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "That is sincere faith."

In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "That is (evidence or sign of) pure faith (that shaytan is trying to distract you because he sees the strength of your faith/Imaan or potential to be pious)." 

Source: Sahih Muslim 132

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim 

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Note: Thirteen Quirks Which Some INTJs May Relate To

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

🗒️ Checklist to determine if your MBTI personality type is INTJ: 

( ) 1] You seldom get surprised or disappointed, as you're capable of imagining, with Allah's Will, how people would behave in various scenarios. For instance, more than three times, with intuition from Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala, you've guessed correctly that a certain person would be absent, break a promise, or act in a way that would upset more sensitive personality types. 

( ) 2] Due to your confidence or fearlessness in approaching and confronting people, some individuals wrongly guess that you're an extrovert, when you're actually introverted. 

( ) 3] You are incapable of getting hurt or offended instantly, so much so that you've wondered if you're a sociopath or there's something wrong with you. Alhamdulillah you're able to keep doing what you believe is right, without being affected by people's insults, disapproval, and efforts to discourage you. 

( ) 4] There were many instances in your younger years up to this day when you chose to stay at home working on some tasks while your family, relatives, or roommates would go out for shopping or to attend a wedding. You'd rather browse the web, research random information for self-development, complete assignments, quietly meditate, and read indoors than socialize unnecessarily with strangers. 

( ) 5] You're usually more talkative and verbose online than offline. When interacting with people face-to-face, you prefer to be concise, not necessarily because of shyness but there are other activities you'd rather be doing than aimlessly socializing. 

( ) 6] You dislike intentional and unintentional grammatical errors, as well as typos, in yourself and others. 

( ) 7] At least one person you've met has described you as a "nerd", tried to use the term "intellectual" or "know-it-all" against you, or unjustly thought of you as "arrogant" for frequently correcting their mistakes. 

( ) 8] While some people like to stare at the details of their food and admire their edibles, you have a tendency to plan your next moves, reflect on the future, or analyze different circumstances while having your meals. 

( ) 9] You're closer and more accommodating to your spouse, kid/children, and family than with your friends, colleagues, and neighbors. 

( ) 10] Since you're very selective regarding your choice of close friends, outsiders who aren't familiar with you may assume you don't have a single friend when in reality there are at least five individuals whom you deeply care about for Allah's sake. 

( ) 11] You typically don't get along with those who have a preference for instant gratification and finalizing decisions according to their feelings over logic, rationality, and long-term benefits. 

( ) 12] Despite being wrongfully accused of "arrogance" by some critics, you're aware of the fact that every individual you meet is more knowledgeable, experienced, or competent than you at something and, if you have healthy self-esteem, you can't feel jealous for what they have and can do. 

( ) 13] You have the ability, Alhamdulillah, to resist most temptations, as you can visualize the possible consequences of each action, and willfully ignore whatever you think distracts you from your goals.

~•~ 

📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The believer is one who is trusted by the people. The Muslim is one from whose tongue and hand the Muslims are safe (not guilty of backbiting, telling lies, and knowingly committing injustice). The emigrant (muhaajir) is one who emigrates away from evil. 

By the One (Allah the Almighty) in Whose Hand is my soul, a servant will not enter Paradise if his neighbor is not secure from his harm."

Source: Sahih Ibn Hibbān 515 

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Arna'ut  

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🗂️ MBTI bingo charts on cognitive functions:

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🔹 To discover what your MBTI type is, you're welcome to take these tests:

https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

https://www.truity.com/test/type-finder-personality-test-new 

http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp 

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Note: Reminder To Perform One's Wudhoo / Ablution Well

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

💌 A sister some time ago asked me to advise some of the sisters out there to ensure they perform wudhu/ablution as perfectly as possible even with a mountain load of make-up on. When washing their faces, some would rub with such sparingly tiny amount of water very lightly as though they're walking on eggshells, afraid their facial work of art may be erased. One's ablution may not be valid if the water didn't properly touch the skin. This is also why nail polish is discouraged when praying as the coating prevents water from reaching the nails. 

For Allah's sake perform your wudhu/ablution well in the manner which the noble Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam used to do. You can put on your cosmetics again after you completed the Salah or try to join the minority of women who prefer to go natural without worrying if their make-up is on fleek or not.

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated that Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, my nation will be summoned on the Day of Resurrection as brightly radiant from the traces of ablution. Whoever among you is able to extend his radiance, then let him do so."

(Sahih Muslim 136, Sahih Muslim 246)

Poem: Fancy Titles And Credentials Won't Really Benefit In One's Grave

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

💌 Think of how many professionals have passed away, 

Who earned high income or worked hard so they'd stay awake 

To attain fancy degrees like PhD, MA, 

And BA, to obtain prestige, decorate their names, 

Or gain fame - did their titles profit them in their graves? 

~•~

Can becoming a doctor save somebody if they 

Seldom prayed to Allah while they saw life as a game, 

In which the poor are losers with little to showcase 

And the winners are the rich with much wealth to display? 

Will their cash aid them if Hell is their ultimate place? 

~•~ 

Please don't get me wrong. It's not sinful to educate 

Yourself about things that can strengthen your Imaan/faith 

Or graduate with honors so decent jobs are gained. 

While you strive to be educated for Allah's sake, 

Pleasing Allah and passing His tests are our main aims.

~•~ 

In social gatherings, when proud braggarts would narrate 

How they built up their image, how much money they make, 

And how many tycoons they've met on multiple dates, 

Don't pity yourself. Don't feel incomplete nor ashamed. 

That's their way to "success". You've got your own path to take.

~•~ 

Do what you believe makes you closer to Jannah's Gates, 

Including fasting Sunnah fasts every other day. 

Embrace the truth that no soul has right to speculate 

The Prophets ('alaihim as-salaam) weren't special if they never attained 

Formal education, since that's not why we were made. 

~•~

📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Three things follow a deceased person (to the person's grave). Two of them return and one remains. His family, his wealth, and his deeds follow him. His family and wealth return, but his deeds remain (with the dead in their graves)."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6149 

Sahih Muslim 2960

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

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "When the human being dies, all his deeds end except for three: Ongoing charity (Sadaqah jaariyah), beneficial knowledge which he taught, or a righteous child who prays for him."

Source: Sahih Muslim 1631 Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim 

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