Poem: Our Main Goal In Life Is To Worship Allah.

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 If the dead were brought back to life, given chance to live,
Granted respite to have their accounts of actions fixed,
After witnessing what occurs once they are buried,
They'd do more good and lack interest in getting rich.
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They'd probably do Tawbah and worship Allah more,
Be kinder and do charity if they can afford,
Share their gifts and blessings with others which they would hoard,
Forgive, help, let go of long-term grudges and discord.
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They'd realize luxury mansions were of no use,
The feasts they enjoyed, branded clothes worn, cool gadgets used,
And pictures of their flawless faces and fancy food,
Could not save them from Allah's judgment He'd execute.
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Understand our main goal is to serve Only Allah,
Not to be aimless on earth nor settle in dunya.
The means that Allah gave must be pathways to Jannah.
Wealth and lawful things shouldn't be sources of fitna.
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Inner joy is attained when our purpose is fulfilled.
When we're loved by Allah, we feel complete, whole and healed.
It doesn't matter if some are wealthy, smart or skilled,
If the reason why they were born remains unfulfilled.
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So concentrate on serving Allah and do your best,
Regardless of how many challenges cause distress.
Wherever we go in this world, expect various tests.
To pass them, have Taqwa. Trust Allah. Don't stay upset.
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Instead of collecting credentials and worldly gains,
Strive to earn Allah's Love, increase good deeds for His sake.
Assist each other as Muslims in strengthening faith,
So we meet Allah and reunite near Jannah's gates.
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📖 Anas ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Three things follow a deceased person. 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."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6149
Sahih Muslim 2960
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, "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

Note: The Humble Are Willing To Learn From Others.

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 An example of false humility is to force yourself to be the most passive person in a group, behaving as though you're humble enough to listen to everyone yet deep inside you knowingly roll your eyes, cringing each time somebody confidently states a fact or shares an opinion. An actually arrogant person when told about some news or facts is likely to say "So what?", "What's your point?" and "Shut up. I already knew that", uninterested in whatever comes out of your mouth because to them they're the only ones who have every right to speak, deliver lectures and regulate.
Genuinely humble individuals are eager to learn from others. They're teachable, willing to be corrected, ready to progress in life for Allah's sake, prepared to be proven wrong if they're incorrect, and they never hesitate to admit they don't know something if they aren't familiar with that topic yet.
Acting like one has full knowledge of everything and refusing to receive information from other humans are among the indicators of actual arrogance.
Next time we come across a user's status update on social media, instead of instantly preparing ourselves for the perfect "eye-roll", we can make effort to analyze:
1] What hidden message is this user trying to state? Are they attempting to defend the truth? Motivate? Inspire others to do the same? Or are they posting it to release tension and relieve emotional wounds?
2] What can this user teach me so I can be a better Muslim and more developed human for Allah's sake?
3] Why should I resent this Muslim for being outspoken and communicative, when Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala is the One Who granted them the ability to express themselves freely, while they're accountable for their statements stated and actions done deliberately? It's not our place to judge somebody's intentions when we are unaware of their entire story.
📖 Haritha ibn Wahb RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "Shall I not tell you about the people of Paradise? They are every humble person considered weak, but if they gave an oath by Allah it would be fulfilled. Shall I not tell you about the people of Hellfire? They are every harsh, haughty, and arrogant person."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 4634
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "Charity does not decrease wealth, no one forgives except that Allah increases his honor, and no one humbles himself for the sake of Allah except that Allah raises his status."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2588
Grade: Sahih
📖 Ibrahim ibn Al-Ash’at reported: I asked Al-Fudayl ibn ‘Iyad, may Allah have mercy on him, “What is humility?” Al-Fudayl said, “It is to humble yourself for the truth, to act in accordance with it, and to accept it even if you hear it from a child.” I asked, “What is patience with calamity?” Al-Fudayl said, “It is to not publicize your complaint.”
Source: Hilyat Al-Awliyā’ 11692

Note: We Can't Like Nor Judge What We Don't Know

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Among the most unjust things that some people do is instantly judging a person based on false rumors being spread about them. We could at least investigate and ascertain that the complaints against them are justifiable, rather than abruptly boycotting them once we're told of something they did, which they probably didn't do or had to do but with a valid reason.
We can't accuse so-and-so of being a "pathological liar" if they disappointed us one time or we're the ones rejecting the validity of their excuses.
Describing someone as "miserly", "selfish" or "useless freeloader who's taking advantage of your friendship" is unfair if you refuse to understand that person's side of the story. Did it ever occur to you that they probably couldn't return your generosity because they're temporarily struggling financially? Or just when you wrongly regard them as obnoxious ingrates, they actually mention your name profusely in their loving Du'as while you're sound asleep.
It is not right to criticize another Muslim when we barely even spoke to them.
"Don't support them, they're 'Ikhwaani'", "Stop communicating with that woman, she's a former gangsta.", and "You don't want to befriend him, he's everything you don't want to be." are few examples of nonsensical warnings we're likely to receive from those who claim to care about our well-being, warning us without accurate evidence and tangible proofs to defend their accusations.
🔸 It is reasonable to describe somebody as such-and-such, because we're acquainted enough with them, if we:
1] Talked to them numerous times face to face, rather than evaluating them by their social media posts. And by "talk" I mean actually talking, conversing, discussing ideas, swapping valuable advice, extending sympathy, sharing news, and exchanging personal information that bring you closer together, not merely "how are you? I'm fine."
2] Traveled with them, had a memorable sleepover with them, or went outdoors with them several times, so we were able to observe how special, helpful and caring they are.
3] Have been familiar with them for at least three years. It's unreasonable to consider a stranger as a "best friend" or subject whom you can thoroughly analyze if you've only known them for a number of months.
Also acknowledge that rumors about a Muslim are usually disseminated by:
1] Jealous haters who had a falling out with them or who feel threatened by their positive vibes.
2] Hateful critics who insecurely loathe their good qualities or who denounce what they're calling to.
3] Insecure strangers who don't know them at all yet they verbally bulldoze them to pacify their insecurities.
Oftentimes what we may guess about another Muslim isn't their actual description, but those untruthful assumptions are shaytan's evil suggestions, designed to keep you away from forming a connection that has possibilities of strengthening your faith/Imaan.
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Beware of suspicion, for suspicion is the most false of tales. Do not seek out faults, do not spy on each other, do not contend with each other, do not envy each other, do not hate each other, and do not turn away from each other. Rather, be servants of Allah as brothers."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5719, Sahih Muslim 2563
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim

Poem: What's It Like Being Muslim And An INTJ

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 What's it like being Muslim and an INTJ:
As an introvert who trusts Allah and keeps firm faith,
I'm not lonely when solo nor when friends are away.
Cancelled social events bring contentment, not dismay.
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Solitude is sweet chance to browse and research online,
To say Du'a and Adhkaar as I rest and unwind.
It's a shelter from frenemies who lie and backbite.
Rumors and gossip are clearly nonsense I dislike.
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Before deciding, I often reflect, "In what way
Can I benefit from this? In what ways do I gain?"
"Why?", "If I do this, then..." are some statements I would say,
And "What are the possible outcomes that could take place?"
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Focused on the future, I've moved on from my past life.
An intuitive thinker, from those whom Allah guides,
It's easy to ditch those whose bad traits can't be denied.
Things I won't tolerate: Ignorance, envy and lies.
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Numbers may regard me as a snob from my straight face,
Unaware that lousy jokes can't keep me entertained.
To others, I'm "arrogant" through truths and facts I state,
Not knowing that when I care, I correct their mistakes.
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INTJs like to plan, arrange and organize,
Think of solutions, imagine, dream and visualize.
Summaries and outlines we prefer most of the time.
We tend to be efficient and read between the lines.
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Deep inside we're not full of ourselves though it's displayed
And misjudged by those who don't know us besides our names.
Seeking knowledge and sharing it we appreciate.
To upgrade the world's condition, learn and educate.
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Since INTJs are among the most rarest types,
Feeling like a strange outsider comes as no surprise.
A paradox with divergent qualities combined,
We react and speak only if doing so is wise.
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Aware Allah's Wisdom outweighs what we speculate,
We strive to obey Allah's Laws and leave what He hates,
Praying for Allah's Guidance and Mercy night and day,
Grateful for Allah's Gifts, Alhamdulillah always.
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📝 https://www.personalitypage.com/html/INTJ.html
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Hadith: Virtues Of Shedding Tears For Allah

📖 Mu’awiyah ibn Haydah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Three eyes will not see the Hellfire: an eye standing guard in the way of Allah, an eye weeping from fear of Allah, and an eye lowering its gaze from what Allah has forbidden."
Source: Al-Mu’jam Al-Kabīr 16375 
Grade: Sahih li ghayrihi (Authentic due to external evidence) according to Al-Albani
📖 Anas ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Paradise and Hellfire were shown to me and I have never seen such good or evil as I have today. If you knew what I know, you would laugh little and weep often."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2359 
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
📖 Anas ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam led us in prayer one day. The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam turned to us and he said, "O people, I am your leader. Do not precede me in bowing, prostration, standing, and turning. I see you in front of me and behind me." Then the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "By Him in Whose Hand is the soul of Muhammad, if you could see what I see then you would laugh less and weep more." They said, “O Messenger of Allah, what do you see?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "I see Paradise and Hellfire."
Source: Sahih Muslim 426 
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "There are seven whom Allah will shade on a day when there is no shade but His. They are a just ruler, a youth who grew up in the worship of Allah, one whose heart is attached to the mosques, two who love each other, meet each other, and depart from each other for the sake of Allah, a man who is tempted by a beautiful woman of high status but he rejects her, saying , ‘I fear Allah,’ one who spends in charity and conceals it such that his right hand does not know what his left hand has given, and one who remembered Allah in private and he wept."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 629 
Sahih Muslim 1031 
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim