📖 Abu Qatadah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam was asked about fasting the day of 'Arafah and he said, "It will expiate the sins of the previous year and upcoming year." Then, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam was asked about fasting the day of Ashura and he said, "It will expiate the sins of the past year."
Source: Sahih Muslim 1162
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
📖 Zayd ibn Khalid RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "Whoever helps break the fast of a fasting person, he will have the same reward as him without decreasing anything from the reward of the fasting person."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 807
Grade:Sahih
📖 Umm ‘Umarah bint Ka’b RadhiAllahu 'anha narrated: The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam entered her home and she served him food. The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said:
"Will you eat?"
She said, “Indeed, I am fasting.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "Verily, angels send blessings upon a fasting person when others eat in their presence until they finish."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 785
Grade: Sahih
Islamic reminders, Hadith, notes, poems, poetry, lessons, reflections etc.
بسم الله. ربي زدني علما. امين
May Allah the Almighty grant us more beneficial knowledge, accept our good deeds, forgive our mistakes, protect us from fitna, and join us with the righteous believers in Jannatul Ferdaus. Ameen.
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Note: Confident People VS The Insecure
💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 "OA. She's overacting again.", "Stop being pretentious. You're not all that.", and "They act like they're VIPs. Who do they think they are?" are a few examples of complaints which jealous, insecure and cowardly passive-aggressive individuals are likely to say. To be insecure means to lack security and confidence in oneself - when one feels jealously threatened by somebody else that they feel the need to bring the latter down to soothe their insecurities.
🔹 Some of the subtle and obvious signs which indicate someone you know could be very insecure:
1] They enjoy making fun of other people, while forgetting their own flaws and imperfections. Examples: Laughing at you scornfully when you're facing a difficult situation, giggling childishly whenever you make a mistake, and joking about someone's looks or outfit.
2] They do whatever they can to purposely prove they're a lot better than you. Examples: Saying statements like "Oh that's nothing. I've done that before. Not once but many times." and buying the exact same item which you bought except in larger quantities.
3] They're shallow, deliberately stuck-up and extremely materialistic. They either look you up and down arrogantly during conversations, secretly finding your simple clothing deplorable, or they refuse to give you proper eye contact because according to their standards you're not special enough to grab their attention.
4] They habitually gossip offline and online by way of whiny or derisive status updates about people whom they can't stand. They seem to be naturals at making incorrect assumptions and ridiculous guesses about others' thoughts or intentions. If you genuinely didn't fancy a person, you wouldn't grant them the privilege to earn your rewards of good deeds through backbiting. You'd keep your mouth shut. Since they got zero impact in your life, you seldom have their names mentioned.
5] Constantly or uncontrollably expressing negative emotions, when certain sentiments aren't obliged to be disclosed. Examples: "I hate her voice.", "Her attitude makes me cringe.", "This place sucks.", "His hairstyle is awful." and "They are so unprofessional.". If you weren't hired to be a judge in some sort of competition and if nobody's living conditions can be improved by hearing your unwanted opinion, it is wiser to be silent.
🔸 Some traits of people with strong personalities, who are confident and secure:
1] They defend the oppressed or unjustly mistreated, they help the weak, and they uplift others for Allah's sake. Seeing you in trouble inspires them to assist you, advise or at least show sympathy.
2] As they're grateful to Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala and contented with who they are, they don't regard you as a threat to their self-esteem. You can narrate to them about your joys while they display happiness, understanding and support, rather than proving they're the ones who are superior.
3] They don't form judgments about you based on your financial status and physical appearance. They're more concerned about your faith/Imaan and well-being as a Muslim than measuring your worth in relation to material things.
4] Gossiping or talking trash about others is something they're not into.
Why discuss a Muslim's errors and personal issues when you too aren't 100% perfect? Do you aspire to be a journalist someday who's deluded by gossip?
5] They refrain from uttering words which could offend others, as much as possible. Before verbally sharing anything, they ensure their sentences are true, the information is accurate, necessary or beneficial.
~*~
📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated that the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever abandons telling lies in support of falsehood, a house will be built for him in the surroundings of Paradise. Whoever abandons arguments even though he is right, a house will be built for him in its middle. Whoever makes his character excellent, a house will be built for him in its highest part."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1993
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to At-Tirmidhi
📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "The Muslim is the one from whose tongue and hands the Muslims are safe."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 10
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi
📖 Abu Tha’labah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, the most beloved of you and closest to me in the Hereafter are those with the best character. Verily, the most hateful of you to me and furthest from me in the Hereafter are those with the worst character: The boastful, the pompous (selfishly self-important), and the verbose (who talk excessively on matters that don't benefit)."
Source: Sahih Ibn Hibbān 5673
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Arna’ut
💌 "OA. She's overacting again.", "Stop being pretentious. You're not all that.", and "They act like they're VIPs. Who do they think they are?" are a few examples of complaints which jealous, insecure and cowardly passive-aggressive individuals are likely to say. To be insecure means to lack security and confidence in oneself - when one feels jealously threatened by somebody else that they feel the need to bring the latter down to soothe their insecurities.
🔹 Some of the subtle and obvious signs which indicate someone you know could be very insecure:
1] They enjoy making fun of other people, while forgetting their own flaws and imperfections. Examples: Laughing at you scornfully when you're facing a difficult situation, giggling childishly whenever you make a mistake, and joking about someone's looks or outfit.
2] They do whatever they can to purposely prove they're a lot better than you. Examples: Saying statements like "Oh that's nothing. I've done that before. Not once but many times." and buying the exact same item which you bought except in larger quantities.
3] They're shallow, deliberately stuck-up and extremely materialistic. They either look you up and down arrogantly during conversations, secretly finding your simple clothing deplorable, or they refuse to give you proper eye contact because according to their standards you're not special enough to grab their attention.
4] They habitually gossip offline and online by way of whiny or derisive status updates about people whom they can't stand. They seem to be naturals at making incorrect assumptions and ridiculous guesses about others' thoughts or intentions. If you genuinely didn't fancy a person, you wouldn't grant them the privilege to earn your rewards of good deeds through backbiting. You'd keep your mouth shut. Since they got zero impact in your life, you seldom have their names mentioned.
5] Constantly or uncontrollably expressing negative emotions, when certain sentiments aren't obliged to be disclosed. Examples: "I hate her voice.", "Her attitude makes me cringe.", "This place sucks.", "His hairstyle is awful." and "They are so unprofessional.". If you weren't hired to be a judge in some sort of competition and if nobody's living conditions can be improved by hearing your unwanted opinion, it is wiser to be silent.
🔸 Some traits of people with strong personalities, who are confident and secure:
1] They defend the oppressed or unjustly mistreated, they help the weak, and they uplift others for Allah's sake. Seeing you in trouble inspires them to assist you, advise or at least show sympathy.
2] As they're grateful to Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala and contented with who they are, they don't regard you as a threat to their self-esteem. You can narrate to them about your joys while they display happiness, understanding and support, rather than proving they're the ones who are superior.
3] They don't form judgments about you based on your financial status and physical appearance. They're more concerned about your faith/Imaan and well-being as a Muslim than measuring your worth in relation to material things.
4] Gossiping or talking trash about others is something they're not into.
Why discuss a Muslim's errors and personal issues when you too aren't 100% perfect? Do you aspire to be a journalist someday who's deluded by gossip?
5] They refrain from uttering words which could offend others, as much as possible. Before verbally sharing anything, they ensure their sentences are true, the information is accurate, necessary or beneficial.
~*~
📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated that the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever abandons telling lies in support of falsehood, a house will be built for him in the surroundings of Paradise. Whoever abandons arguments even though he is right, a house will be built for him in its middle. Whoever makes his character excellent, a house will be built for him in its highest part."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1993
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to At-Tirmidhi
📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "The Muslim is the one from whose tongue and hands the Muslims are safe."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 10
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi
📖 Abu Tha’labah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, the most beloved of you and closest to me in the Hereafter are those with the best character. Verily, the most hateful of you to me and furthest from me in the Hereafter are those with the worst character: The boastful, the pompous (selfishly self-important), and the verbose (who talk excessively on matters that don't benefit)."
Source: Sahih Ibn Hibbān 5673
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Arna’ut
Monday, July 27, 2020
Poem: Taqwa, Patience And Trusting Allah During Times Of Trials
💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Dear Allah the Almighty, I am weak, so guide me
And help me against my nafs, enhance my piety.
Wherever I go, right and left, trials await me,
Tests of various length and level of difficulty.
~*~
There are tests that my heart goes through, when feelings compete
With my mind, when "love" clashes with rationality,
Where questions like "Why do I feel this way?", "Is this real?",
"Who can I trust?" and "Should I leave?" are asked frequently.
~*~
Either vile temptations unmask themselves before me,
Or I endure distance and frustrations patiently.
Believe me, striving against desires isn't easy,
But it must be done so my soul in both worlds succeeds.
~*~
Other exams come in the form of hostility,
When some view me as a threat so they're filled with envy.
Loathed by many here and there, distrusted unjustly,
I'm either someone's "crush", "stalker", "friend" or "enemy".
~*~
Another kind of trial appears deceptively,
When moments get "too good to be true" they seem unreal,
And queries like "What will I do with all this money?"
And "Who's in need of charity?" are asked frequently.
~*~
Scared that Allah's favors aren't spent profitably
And that I may sin when fixing my priorities,
I find this dunya disconcerting, tough and scary,
Then I recall Jannah and know Allah is with me.
~*~
In this complicated life with roads that are bumpy,
With increasing fitna and Judgment Day coming near,
I pray that Allah grants me Taqwa, sincerity,
And guidance to pass His tests, to earn Jannah's entry. Ameen.
~*~
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "If Allah intends good for someone, then He afflicts him with trials."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5321, Grade: Sahih
📖 Mus’ad ibn Sa’eed RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "The servant will continue to be tried (encounter different trials in this life) until he is left walking upon the earth without any sin."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2398, Grade: Sahih
📖 Miqdad ibn Al-Aswad RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "Verily, the blessed person is one kept away from trials. Verily, the blessed person is one kept away from trials. Verily, the blessed person is one kept away from trials. How good is one who is afflicted but bears it patiently!"
Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4263, Grade: Sahih
📖 Ibn Mas’ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam drew a line in the sand with his hand and he said, “This is the Straight Path of Allah.” Then, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam drew lines to the right and left, and he said, “These are other paths, and there is no path among them but that a devil is upon it calling to its way.” Then the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam recited the verse, “Verily, this is the straight path, so follow it and do not follow other ways.” (The Noble Qur'an 6:153)
Source: Musnad Ahmed 4423
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Ahmed Shakir
📖 Abdullah ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: We were gathered around the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam while he mentioned tribulations (trials), saying, "If you see that the people have disordered their commitments, diminished their trusts, and are as jumbled as this," and he interlaced his fingers. I stood to come near him and I said, “How should I act if that happens?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Stay in your house, control your tongue, accept what you know is good, reject what you know is evil, take care of your affairs specifically and abandon the affairs of the common people."
Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4343
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Arna’ut
📖 Abu Tha’labah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "You must enjoin good and forbid evil until you see greed being obeyed, desires being followed, worldly life being preferred, and everyone is impressed by their own opinion. Then you must take care of yourself and leave the common people. Verily, ahead of you are days of patience in which patience will be like grasping a hot coal. The one who does good deeds in that time will have the reward of fifty men who do likewise."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3058
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to At-Tirmidhi
📖 Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Soon (before the Day of Judgment) the best property of a Muslim will be a flock of sheep that he takes to the top of a mountain, or in the valleys of rainfall, fleeing with his religion from tribulations (trials/fitan)."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 19
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari
💌 Dear Allah the Almighty, I am weak, so guide me
And help me against my nafs, enhance my piety.
Wherever I go, right and left, trials await me,
Tests of various length and level of difficulty.
~*~
There are tests that my heart goes through, when feelings compete
With my mind, when "love" clashes with rationality,
Where questions like "Why do I feel this way?", "Is this real?",
"Who can I trust?" and "Should I leave?" are asked frequently.
~*~
Either vile temptations unmask themselves before me,
Or I endure distance and frustrations patiently.
Believe me, striving against desires isn't easy,
But it must be done so my soul in both worlds succeeds.
~*~
Other exams come in the form of hostility,
When some view me as a threat so they're filled with envy.
Loathed by many here and there, distrusted unjustly,
I'm either someone's "crush", "stalker", "friend" or "enemy".
~*~
Another kind of trial appears deceptively,
When moments get "too good to be true" they seem unreal,
And queries like "What will I do with all this money?"
And "Who's in need of charity?" are asked frequently.
~*~
Scared that Allah's favors aren't spent profitably
And that I may sin when fixing my priorities,
I find this dunya disconcerting, tough and scary,
Then I recall Jannah and know Allah is with me.
~*~
In this complicated life with roads that are bumpy,
With increasing fitna and Judgment Day coming near,
I pray that Allah grants me Taqwa, sincerity,
And guidance to pass His tests, to earn Jannah's entry. Ameen.
~*~
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "If Allah intends good for someone, then He afflicts him with trials."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5321, Grade: Sahih
📖 Mus’ad ibn Sa’eed RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "The servant will continue to be tried (encounter different trials in this life) until he is left walking upon the earth without any sin."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2398, Grade: Sahih
📖 Miqdad ibn Al-Aswad RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "Verily, the blessed person is one kept away from trials. Verily, the blessed person is one kept away from trials. Verily, the blessed person is one kept away from trials. How good is one who is afflicted but bears it patiently!"
Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4263, Grade: Sahih
📖 Ibn Mas’ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam drew a line in the sand with his hand and he said, “This is the Straight Path of Allah.” Then, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam drew lines to the right and left, and he said, “These are other paths, and there is no path among them but that a devil is upon it calling to its way.” Then the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam recited the verse, “Verily, this is the straight path, so follow it and do not follow other ways.” (The Noble Qur'an 6:153)
Source: Musnad Ahmed 4423
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Ahmed Shakir
📖 Abdullah ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: We were gathered around the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam while he mentioned tribulations (trials), saying, "If you see that the people have disordered their commitments, diminished their trusts, and are as jumbled as this," and he interlaced his fingers. I stood to come near him and I said, “How should I act if that happens?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Stay in your house, control your tongue, accept what you know is good, reject what you know is evil, take care of your affairs specifically and abandon the affairs of the common people."
Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4343
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Arna’ut
📖 Abu Tha’labah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "You must enjoin good and forbid evil until you see greed being obeyed, desires being followed, worldly life being preferred, and everyone is impressed by their own opinion. Then you must take care of yourself and leave the common people. Verily, ahead of you are days of patience in which patience will be like grasping a hot coal. The one who does good deeds in that time will have the reward of fifty men who do likewise."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3058
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to At-Tirmidhi
📖 Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Soon (before the Day of Judgment) the best property of a Muslim will be a flock of sheep that he takes to the top of a mountain, or in the valleys of rainfall, fleeing with his religion from tribulations (trials/fitan)."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 19
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari
Poem: Not "Lonely" Since Allah Is With Me.
💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Don't claim I'm "lonely" when Allah is always with me,
Always watching from above since I was a baby,
Guiding me to Him by increasing my piety
Through granting Islamic knowledge and difficulties
Which train me to accept Allah's Qadr patiently.
~•~
Trials are blessings in disguise which push me to pray
And seek Allah's Guidance with Du'as to supplicate.
When some people exclude me, gossip or misbehave,
I gladly find my way to Allah and isolate,
To embrace saying Dhikr while tears roll down my face.
~•~
There's a special kind of peace in saying Allah's Name,
In reading the Qur'an - gaining rewards from each page,
And praising Allah while looking at nature He made.
Every Tasbeeh and Tahmeed said when I contemplate
Makes my heart relax and brings me to a peaceful state.
~•~
I'd rather look "lonely" yet loved by Allah the King
Than to displease Him by chilling with bad companions.
To me, seclusion means safety from vile backbiting.
Feeling lonesome trains me to be more independent.
People's rejection reminds me Allah is my Friend.
~•~
Though chatting with an acquaintance can bring enjoyment,
Spending time with Allah is more calming and pleasant.
What benefit us in our graves are righteous actions,
Not large number of friends nor famous reputation.
Welcome solitude often with patient contentment.
~•~
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu anhu narrated that the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu alaihi wa sallam said, "The Mufarridun (the isolated or those who like to isolate themselves) have gone ahead (in gaining rewards)." He was asked, "Who are the Mufarridun?" He SallAllahu alaihi wa sallam replied, "Those men and women who remember Allah much."
[Sahih Muslim]
Arabic/English book reference: Book 16, Hadith 1436
💌 Don't claim I'm "lonely" when Allah is always with me,
Always watching from above since I was a baby,
Guiding me to Him by increasing my piety
Through granting Islamic knowledge and difficulties
Which train me to accept Allah's Qadr patiently.
~•~
Trials are blessings in disguise which push me to pray
And seek Allah's Guidance with Du'as to supplicate.
When some people exclude me, gossip or misbehave,
I gladly find my way to Allah and isolate,
To embrace saying Dhikr while tears roll down my face.
~•~
There's a special kind of peace in saying Allah's Name,
In reading the Qur'an - gaining rewards from each page,
And praising Allah while looking at nature He made.
Every Tasbeeh and Tahmeed said when I contemplate
Makes my heart relax and brings me to a peaceful state.
~•~
I'd rather look "lonely" yet loved by Allah the King
Than to displease Him by chilling with bad companions.
To me, seclusion means safety from vile backbiting.
Feeling lonesome trains me to be more independent.
People's rejection reminds me Allah is my Friend.
~•~
Though chatting with an acquaintance can bring enjoyment,
Spending time with Allah is more calming and pleasant.
What benefit us in our graves are righteous actions,
Not large number of friends nor famous reputation.
Welcome solitude often with patient contentment.
~•~
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu anhu narrated that the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu alaihi wa sallam said, "The Mufarridun (the isolated or those who like to isolate themselves) have gone ahead (in gaining rewards)." He was asked, "Who are the Mufarridun?" He SallAllahu alaihi wa sallam replied, "Those men and women who remember Allah much."
[Sahih Muslim]
Arabic/English book reference: Book 16, Hadith 1436
Note: Pious Wives Love Their Husbands Beyond Their Looks
💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 A common mistake among most women is instantly rejecting a guy's marriage proposal because he doesn't look good or handsome enough according to their standards. A lot of ladies prefer tall guys with skin as fair as all-purpose flour while others are into muscular bodybuilders who can lift heavy objects and whose six-pack abs make them feel they're married to an Asian version of the fictional characters 'the hulk' and 'iron man'.
Oftentimes when a woman is found to be wed to a man of short stature or whose looks aren't as appealing as her overall appearance, so she's considered too "out of his league", some critics wrongly assume she's a "gold digger" just chasing his money, a sorcerer cast a forbidden love-spell on her, or she was forced by her parents to marry him. That isn't always the case though for many faithful wives.
It is actually possible to find an average-looking guy very attractive if he complies with the following:
1] As a Muslim he has firm faith and trust in Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala. His Taqwa, sincere dedication to learn and implement Islam, and eagerness to do Da'wah for Allah's sake can result in his wife being intensely attracted to him.
2] He has genuine good character. His generosity, sympathy, understanding, patience, contentment, and admirable balance between being playful at times and serious are what cause his wife to emotionally invest in him and remain devotedly in love.
3] He tries his best to fulfill his wife's needs and ensures he doesn't mistreat her. He is not the overly jealous and insecure type of husband who prevents his wife from visiting her own family and friends nor is he neglectful of her concerning her Deen.
4] He has numerous qualities that are similar to her own traits. Thus they're generally compatible and capable of relating to one another. For example they've both experienced depression and with Allah's Will they were able to heal their emotional wounds, or they identically enjoy art and like cats (as furry friends, not food), or they share the enthusiasm for helping others through the means that Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala provided them.
5] In countless ways, straightforwardly and indirectly, his presence in his wife's life enables her to be a better Muslimah with a well-developed personality.
It is not easy to abandon a lover who educated you to be more kind, forgiving, patient, easygoing and who trained you to be an independent strong woman who is contented in trusting Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala at all times.
6] He has a fascinating mind. His intelligence (granted by Allah the Most Wise) and ability to comprehend various matters, including his cleverness in dealing with women's emotions by way of empathy, are what captivate his wife and render him worthy of her fierce loyalty.
7] His goals and interests smoothly align with those of his wife. If they're similarly striving to deserve Jannatul Ferdaus, they can Inn-sha-Allah succeed in working together to keep their marriage alive.
The main feature or aspect to check in an interested suitor shouldn't be the level of his handsomeness nor how impressive his bank account is. What a Muslim bride-to-be should be concerned more is whether her future husband prays and if he is upon the correct 'Aqeedah (belief), along with a guarantee that he receives income strictly from halal sources.
There's no point in marrying a male model or "celebrity look-alike" if he is unable to help you reach Jannah Paradise. Better to be single yet loved by Allah the Most Loving than to be distracted by worldly pleasures and a "hot guy".
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah does not look at your appearance or wealth, but rather He looks at your hearts and actions."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2564
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "The most complete of the believers in faith are those with the most excellent character, and the best of you are the best in behavior to their women."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1162
Grade: Sahih
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "If I were to order anyone to prostrate to another, I would have ordered a wife to prostrate before her husband."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1159
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to At-Tirmidhi
Ali Al-Qari said, "That she prostrates to her husband is due to the number of his rights over her and her difficulty in maintaining gratitude for them. This rhetorical point conveys the obligation of the wife to obey her husband in his rights. Indeed, prostration is not lawful to anyone other than Allah."
Source: Mirqāt Al-Mafātīh 5/2125
📖 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 Hibbān 4252
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
https://abdurrahman.org/2009/07/28/the-story-of-julaybib-radhi-allaahu-anhu/
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