Note: Can A Woman Accept A Muslim's Marriage Proposal Only If He Agrees To Never Remarry For As Long As She's His Wife?

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

🗒️ Allah the Almighty knows best. 

1] When a woman, whether single or widowed, receives a marriage proposal, she can inform her father, brothers, or uncles to place a condition that she will accept the man's proposal only if he promises to never remarry for as long as she is his wife. If he breaks his promise in the future, it's up to her to ask for a divorce if being in a polygynous marriage weakens her faith/Imaan. 

2] If a woman didn't make it a condition for her husband in the very beginning to avoid remarrying in the future or it would prompt her to leave him, she has no right to prevent him later from being married to a second, third, and fourth wife, because Muslim men are allowed to be wed to up to four wives if they're financially capable of taking care of a large family for Allah's sake. 

3] It is wrong for a Muslim female to demand any man to divorce his first wife or abandon his other wives so she can accept his marriage proposal. Talaaq doesn't lawfully take place if the man did it unwillingly or he was coerced to divorce at the request of some relatives or outsiders. 

https://youtu.be/XRlu3uLkEQ8 

https://m.youtube.com/c/ALUthaymeen/videos 

https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/2114/%D8%AD%D9%83%D9%85-%D8%A7%D8%B4%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A9-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%89-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D8%AC%D9%84-%D8%B9%D8%AF%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%AF%D8%AF

Hadith: Tooba / Glad Tidings To The Steadfast Strangers

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Islam began as something strange and it will return to being strange, so Tooba (or glad tidings) to the strangers."

Source: Sahih Muslim 145

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim 

📖 Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: A man said to the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam him, “What is Tooba (The Noble Qur'an 13:29)?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "It is a tree in Paradise as wide as a hundred years of travel. The clothes of the people of Paradise will come from its leaves."

Source: Sahih Ibn Ḥibbān 7573

Grade: Sahih li ghayrihi according to Al-Albani

Note: Some Notes Regarding Doing Good Deeds On Behalf Of Muslims Who Died

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

🗒️ Some notes regarding doing good deeds on behalf of Muslims who died, specially one's deceased parents: 

1] Including them in your Du'as / supplications regularly, praying to Allah the Almighty that He forgives them, protects them from the torment of the grave and jahannam, and destines them to be among the people of Jannatul Ferdaus, can benefit Muslims who have passed away. 

2] The rewards of doing charity for Allah's sake 

can Inn-sha-Allah benefit Muslims in their graves. Some examples of charitable deeds you can do on their behalf include: 

1) Giving some financial assistance, clothing, food, or free accommodation to the needy and less fortunate on behalf of the deceased. 

2) Providing food and drink to birds and animals on behalf of the dead, specially if they frequently fed stray cats when they were alive. 

3) Building a well, water tank, or providing water for the people, including travelers or clients, on behalf of the deceased. 

4) Constructing an orphanage, under their name or on their behalf, where Muslim orphans can reside for free and study about Islam. 

5) Distributing authentic Islamic books on their behalf or occasionally sharing some of their Islamic writings, articles, and recorded Islamic lectures. 

3] Doing good deeds on someone's behalf doesn't really benefit a person who didn't live as a Muslim. 

4] If a Muslim died during Ramadan and they weren't able to complete the remaining fasts, any of their immediate relatives or close friends can fast the obligatory fasts on their behalf. Inn-sha-Allah they can earn rewards for kindly assisting them in completing their fasts. 

5] There is no need to fast missed obligatory fasts if the deceased Muslims had a justifiable or valid excuse for not fasting, such as coma, long-term illness, and any disease which prevented them from doing the good deeds they usually do. 

6] The rewards of reading any chapter / Surah from the Noble Qur'an and fasting Sunnah / voluntary fasts on behalf of the dead can't really reach them. Your Du'as are more rewarding and effective if you pray for their forgiveness while fasting your own Sunnah fasts. 

7] Inn-sha-Allah you may perform Hajj and/or Umrah / pilgrimage on behalf of deceased Muslims, even if they have performed Hajj at least once before when they were living. 

Allah the Almighty knows best. 

~•~

📖 Ibn Abbas RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: A woman came to the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam and she said, "My mother has died and she owed a month of fasting." The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Do you think if she had a debt you would repay it on her behalf?" She said "yes." The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The debts of Allah are more worthy to be repaid."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 1902

Sahih Muslim 1132

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

📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The martyr is forgiven for every sin except debt."

Source: Sahih Muslim 1886

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim 

https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/2849/%D8%AD%D9%83%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B5%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%85-%D8%B9%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D8%B0%D8%A7-%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%AA 

https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/15388/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%AC-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%B9%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%AA 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/08/poem-be-well-prepared-for-meeting-with.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/05/note-what-our-initial-reaction-to-news.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/01/tips-good-deeds-that-benefit-dead-in.html 

Poem: Never Compare Your Halal Love Story To Someone Else's Journey

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

💌 A tough lion would focus on attaining its games, 

Likely grateful to Allah for the fine mane He gave, 

Uninterested in comparing itself to snakes, 

Not at all jealous of any snake's hisses and scales, 

As no good can be gained when you wish for someone's state. 

~•~ 

Falcons, ravens, and eagles don't fly around each day 

Comparing themselves to birds whose beaks are not the same 

Nor do they waste their faculties, forgetting their aims, 

On wishing they were as big as elephants and whales. 

They're blessed with preys and flying skills to appreciate. 

~•~

I can't bring myself to envy couples who display 

Photos of their wedding, outings, and cutesy playdates, 

Because what they're proud of isn't something I want gained, 

My halal romance and theirs differ in many ways, 

And I thank Allah for my spouse whom He wisely gave. 

~•~ 

When blessings of pious wives and husbands are portrayed, 

Such as when they pray together every other day, 

Help each other progress as Muslims for Allah's sake, 

And remind one another to trust Allah always, 

I admire their unity, contentment, and strong faith. 

~•~ 

Consider marriage as a challenge, and win this game 

Through maintaining Sabr with Shukr for Allah's sake, 

Without being distracted by other players' states. 

When shaytan tells you to yearn for someone else's place, 

Shush him with "I'm not you. Jealousy isn't my trait.".

~•~ 

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Look to those below you and do not look at those above you, for it is the best way not to belittle the favors of Allah."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6125

Sahih Muslim 2963

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

📖 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 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/03/poem-three-tips-to-stay-contented-with.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/03/note-not-everyone-on-earth-has-same.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/09/poem-what-it-means-to-be-truly-happy-in.html 

Note: Five Examples Of Business Scams Or Dishonesty In Trade

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

💌 Five examples of business scams or dishonesty in trade (buying and selling) to avoid: 

1] When an online seller refuses to publicize the prices of their products. This kind of seller may deceitfully modify the price of each item according to how well they know you, if they like you, and if they sense you can actually afford to buy each product from them at a price that is much higher than the original cost. 

2] If the usual price of a cellphone charger they're selling is 250 pesos but, upon guessing you're somebody who can be easily deceived, they claim "its actual price is 400, but I'll give it to you for 350 pesos" - selling a product at an unreasonable price then pretending to be offering you a "special discount" by slightly decreasing its cost to act sympathetic. 

3] Giving you a bag of rice that weighs two kilograms when you requested for three kilograms or a box of ten cupcakes when you paid for one dozen - giving you less than what you asked for. 

4] Purchasing an abaya from a retailer for 450 pesos then selling it to you for 2000 pesos, while claiming that it's from Saudi Arabia when they're aware of the fact it was tailored by a local in the Philippines. 

5] Editing the images of one's products which are advertised online in such a way that they look appealing and in good condition, then when the customers receive them, they discover damages, incorrect orders, or several parts are missing. 

Untruthful business owners and online entrepreneurs may "enjoy" the additional money they've unlawfully obtained, but in the Hereafter or on Judgment Day, if Allah the Most Just doesn't forgive them, they may regret their fraudulent acts and wrong decisions. 

~•~

📖 Abu Sa'eed RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The honest and trustworthy merchant (businessperson, entrepreneur) will be with the prophets, the truthful ones, and the martyrs."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1209

Grade: Sahih li ghayrihi (Authentic due to external evidence) according to Al-Albani 

📖 Abdullah Ibn Umar RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam, said, "Whoever takes up arms against us is not one of us."

In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever deceives us (or cheats) is not one of us (Muslims)."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6659, Sahih Muslim 98

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

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/04/poem-treat-allahs-creation-with-good.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/06/hadith-virtues-of-honesty-in-trade-and.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/09/note-importance-of-truthfulness-even.html 

https://www.salafisounds.com/be-truthful-and-keep-away-from-lying-traits-of-a-true-believer-by-abu-khadeejah/