Just Sharing Some Links For Allah's Sake

 

In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

I was never really interested in writing poetry until my dear Mom (Allah yarhamha. Ameen.) signed me up to become a member of this association called International Society Of Poets. Alhamdulillah after submitting some random poems to different online poetry websites, I gradually showed interest in poetry until I was able to write more than three hundred poems as a teen. However since I wasn't very religious back then, the kind of poetry I was into dealt with inner struggles as a teenager, depression, anxiety, bi-curiosity/curiousness, longing for meaningful 'love', confusion and rebellion. If my parents (Allah yarhamhuma. Ameen.) weren't strict, I bet that my personality type wouldn't mind experimenting with drugs, smoking Shisha and tattooing. The only tattoo I could find in those days were the supposedly long-lasting tattoo stickers that come in different designs. I stopped wearing them when an older woman in Makkah, probably of Egyptian nationality, advised me against it when she saw tattoo prints on my hands and arms. Anyhow what I'm trying to say is the poems I used to write before were basically related to "teenage angst" unlike now which are used to share Allah's Message, do Da'wah for Allah's sake, inspire Sabr/patience and Shukr/gratitude, promote self-confidence for Muslims, encourage Tawbah/repentance and be among the few loyal advocates of polygyny, staying steadfast in marriage and preferring Jannah's eternal bliss over this temporal platform of trials.

Alhamdulillah since Allah the Almighty granted me guidance, guiding my parents to let me focus on Islamic education online instead of going to a university abroad where I could get myself into trouble, I no longer do the awful wrongdoings I did previously. That doesn't mean I'm perfect though, I'm still striving and have so much to learn about our Deen.

Seeing how "I've been there and done that" I can, with Allah's Will, utilize some of my experiences as lessons and reminders for others when asked for advice.

One of my wishes as a child was to run an orphanage then educate the orphans about Islam while taking good care of them, not knowing that in the future I'd be an orphan too. Then as a teenager one of my preferred job was to be a psychologist or guidance counselor, with an aim to see this world become a brighter place by trying to uplift others. It always saddened me whenever I heard news concerning the devastating situation of Muslim countries like Palestine, Bosnia, Kosovo, Chechnya, Afghanistan, Iraq, Yemen etc. feeling bad I couldn't do anything to financially help the oppressed and needy. So all we can do is not just include them in our Du'as but also take advantage of our writing capabilities to spread awareness and peace, invite people to Islam (based on the Noble Qur'an and Sunnah of the beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu alaihi wa sallam) and enlighten the Ummah with motivational words of positivity.

Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu anhu narrated that Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever relieves the hardship of a believer in this world, Allah will relieve his hardship on the Day of Resurrection. Whoever helps ease one in difficulty, Allah will make it easy for him in this world and in the Hereafter. Whoever conceals the faults of a Muslim, Allah will conceal his faults in this world and in the Hereafter. Allah helps the servant as long as he helps his brother. Whoever travels a path in search of knowledge, Allah will make easy for him a path to Paradise, for a people do not gather together 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. Whoever is slow in doing good deeds will not be hastened by his lineage."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2699

Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim

Note: Reminder to recite Surah Al-Kahf every Jumuah Friday.

Free e-book on "The Benefits Of Salah/Prayer" by my late mother Dr Norlain Khadija (Allah yarhamha. Ameen.)

https://www.scribd.com/.../Salah-The-Rational-and...

Online handbook on Da'wah According To The Qur'an And Sunnah of the noble Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam.

https://www.scribd.com/.../Dawah-According-to-the-Quran...

First e-book of random Islamic poetry

https://www.scribd.com/.../Just-Sharing-Islam-for-Allah-s...

Second e-book of 135 Islamic poems to motivate and strengthen one's faith/Imaan

https://www.scribd.com/.../Free-eBook-Journeying-Back-to...

Free e-book of 103 Islamic poems

https://www.slideshare.net/.../just-sharing-islam-free...

Old channel on YouTube

https://m.youtube.com/user/infowishes/videos

Official Wisdom Islamic School page on Facebook

https://m.facebook.com/WIS.Davao/

https://www.facebook.com/WIS.Davao/

Wisdom Islamic School website for online learning

https://k-12.wisdomislamic.online/

Current and previous blogs

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com

http://justsharingislam.blogspot.com

http://mjustsharingislam.tumblr.com/

http://veiledinblack.blogspot.com/

https://users.livejournal.com/---steadfast/

https://m.poemhunter.com/miriam-mababaya/poems/

Note: More Info On The INTJ Personality Type

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

💌 Answering a survey of questions posted at a discussion thread on www.16personalities.com as a Muslimah with an INTJ personality type:

1. Do you see yourself as cold and emotionless? I would consider myself as a person who makes decisions mainly based on logic and what is reasonable instead of deciding according to fluctuating feelings. While I do feel certain emotions, I choose to put them aside if doing so is the most rational choice.

2. Do others see you as cold and emotionless? I seem to be okay with cats and younger children. I enjoy spending time and talking to kids, especially my nephews and nieces, once in a while when I'm not busy. As for females around my age, I realize that not all of them find me approachable or easy to talk to. Usually the inability to connect is because of language barrier or our overall temperament and interests are too different that we end up clashing with one another. Only strangers who unfairly judge my outward appearance without getting to actually know me may assume I'm "emotionless", aloof or detached. 

3. Have you ever felt love or any kind of positive affection? Yes Alhamdulillah. I love my dear parents deeply for Allah's sake, as well as my husband, my daughter, my husband's kids from his second wife, my brothers, my nephews, my nieces, in-laws and relatives... even if a number of loved ones may misunderstand my ways of expressing affection.

4. Which is more important to you: rationality or emotions? Rationality. Emotions are unreliable, tend to fluctuate occasionally, and since they stem from the heart where shaytan likes to plant his vile insinuations (check a Tafseer of Surah An-Naas), we as Muslims can't always rely on what the heart wants.

5. Imagine you're talking to someone and you accidentally hurt their feelings. Do you care? I never intend to maltreat, offend or bully anyone for no reason. If a person felt offended by my frankness, correction of something wrong they did or said, or they misunderstood me in any way, I care about the fact that I'm not responsible for how people feel regarding my choices or mistakes done without awareness.

6. Is it difficult for you to make friends? Alhamdulillah I can be generally friendly and talkative around those whom I'm willing to befriend for Allah's sake. It's not easy for me too keep friends though since I admit I'm not skilled at staying in touch and answering messages instantly sometimes. Since I'm already accustomed to seeing people come and go from my circle, I don't have any problem Alhamdulillah with so-called 'friendship breakups', particularly if those ex-friends are too proudly egotistical to reconcile and their presence can't add any significant value to my faith/Imaan.

7. Do you think it's possible for you to become a popular, friendly socialite? Popularity, fame, and attending social gatherings to amass inauthentic "friends" or sycophants do not intrigue me. A Muslim's value isn't measured by their likability and quantity of supporters. The contents of their heart, willingness to contribute to the well-being of the Muslim Ummah, and strength of their connection with Allah the Almighty are what importantly matter.

8. How and why do you make friends? I don't walk around searching for "friends". The majority of the people I've met are either complete strangers, acquaintances whom I greet from time to time, and colleagues. If I notice someone, and this happens on very rare circumstances, who I sense can bring me closer to Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala, our goals are alike, and their personality can sync harmoniously with mine, then I make effort to gradually develop that bond until we become close friends 

Inn-sha-Allah for Allah's sake.

9. Is friendship important to you? Allah's Love is sufficient Alhamdulillah. Friendship to me isn't a major concern since a lot of people aren't certified trustworthy or completely honest with themselves. If the reasons for somebody wanting to be your friend include taking advantage of your generosity, benefiting from your status in society, enjoying free meals, borrowing your money, and collecting people's sins through gossiping childishly, then I'd rather enjoy solitude, contented Alhamdulillah I still have Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala with me.

10. What are subjects you like to talk to people about? Islam, ways to get closer to Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala, Islamic books we've read, lectures we listened to, life story of the beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam, history of well-known Muslims including the Sahabas RadhiAllahu 'anhum, psychology, personality development, MBTI, enneagram, lessons we've learned from our childhood and teenage years, fierce loyalty in marriage, and polygyny.

11. Do you like spontaneity? It's okay as long as the spontaneous action makes sense.

12. Is keeping a schedule important to you? Yes, although I don't always stick to every schedule because there are times when adjusting, modifying and being flexible are necessary.

13. Do you like small talk? I'm okay with small talk if the purpose is to be more familiar and acquainted with the individual in a more personal way. And as long as the conversation is free from gossip, deceit, lies, possibility of getting into an irrational debate, and obsession with dunya-related issues.

https://www.16personalities.com/community/discussions/threads/37160/view?page=1

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "A man is upon the religion of his best friend, so let one of you look at whom he befriends."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2378

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Nawawi

📖 Abu Al-Ahwas narrated: Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu said, "Remember Allah the Almighty often. You must not accompany anyone unless they help you remember Allah the Almighty."

Source: Shu’ab Al-Imān 8998

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The souls are troops collected together. They come close upon what they recognize, and they differ upon what they reject."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 3109, Sahih Muslim 2638

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

Al-Nawawi said, “When bodies meet in the world, they come together or differ according to how they were created. The righteous will incline to the righteous, and the evil will incline to the evil.”

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/05/poem-from-self-care-is-to-choose.html

http://www.humanmetrics.com/personality/intj
https://www.truity.com/personality-type/INTJ

Hadith: The Virtues Of Reciting From The Noble Qur'an Regularly

 📖 Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “The example of one who reads the Qur'an and memorizes It is that of one with the ‘righteous and noble scribes’ (The Noble Qur'an 80:15). The example of one who reads the Qur'an and is committed to It, although it is difficult for him, is that of one with a double reward.”

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 4653, Sahih Muslim 798
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, “Fasting and the Qur'an will intercede for the servant on the Day of Resurrection. Fasting will say: 'O Lord, I prevented him from food and drink during the day, so let me intercede for him.' The Qur'an will say: 'O Lord, I prevented him from sleeping during the night, so let me intercede for him.' Thus, they will both intercede for him.”
Source: Musnad Ahmed 6589
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Ahmed Shakir
📖 Abu Musa Al-Ashari  RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “The parable of the believer who recites the Qur'an is that of a citrus fruit, which tastes good and has a pleasant fragrance. The parable of the believer who does not recite the Qur'an is that of a date, which has no scent but tastes good. The parable of a hypocrite who recites the Qur'an is that of basil, which has a pleasant scent but tastes bitter. The parable of the hypocrite who does not recite the Qur'an is that of a vine, which has no scent and tastes bitter.”
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 4732, Sahih Muslim 797
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 Abdullah ibn Mas’ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Whoever recites a letter from the Book of Allah, he will receive one good deed  (in his record of deeds) as ten good deeds like it. I do not say that 'Alif Lam Mim' is one letter, but rather 'Alif' is a letter, 'Lam' is a letter, and 'Mim' is a letter.”

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2910

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

Note: When A Pious Wife Loves Her Husband For Allah's Sake

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

💌 If a woman truly loves her husband for Allah's sake and she firmly believes that being married to him is a blessing, she wouldn't give up on him easily no matter how many times she deals with marital problems, arguments or his frequent absence. Even if her marriage were to be a trial, she'd do whatever she could to salvage the bond that Allah the Most Wise destined. 

The similitude of a loyal wife who refuses to quit loving her other half in spite of numerous challenges is that of a person whose diamond ring is stuck at the bottom of a deep hole or pit. Instead of just leaving that jewelry underground, she persistently waits for the hole to be filled with water coming from the rainfall so the ring can rise above and float towards her. With an umbrella of hope and raincoat of positive mindset to keep her standing firm, she won't depart from her spot until the ring she deeply cherishes reaches her level, regardless of how fast or slow the droplets of rain fall, and not minding if she has to keep waiting in the dark or she's slightly uncomfortable by the sounds of loud thunderstorms. She could also try other alternatives and methods to save her diamond ring: Using a long pole, stick, branch of a tree, metal bar or rope to fetch it, or by digging the ground and making the pit big enough for her to go in so she can descend towards it and get it with her own hands. She has an option to purchase a new one anytime, like other women would probably do, but instead she chooses to keep that ring because that's how much she cherishes it.

A faithful wife whose husband is in jail wouldn't look for another man. She'd be patient enough to wait for his release, even if the duration of waiting takes so many years. A grateful and loving wife whose husband works in a different city or country wouldn't go around cheating on him and flirting with distractions behind his back. She'd remain fiercely loyal and value her married status, looking forward to seeing her husband return when Allah the Most Loving allows her soulmate to come back.

If a newly married Muslimah doesn't like her husband's temper or aloof personality, she doesn't instantly call it quits but she takes initiative to do what she can so her man's heart can soften until he falls so in love with her. And if he happens to be a guy who doesn't take his prayers seriously, because he was brought up in a family that is supposedly "modern" or uneducated yet of many Islamic teachings, she excitedly sees this as a perfect opportunity to rescue her lover for Allah's sake and together they learn about Islam until they both make it to Jannah Paradise, grateful they never gave up on one another.

While divorce is lawful and allowed in Islam for couples who aren't compatible, we can all agree that a Muslim man being separated from his wife is something which entertains shaytan who feels satisfied that he did a job well done for trying to cause trouble between man and woman, and for destroying a beautiful union that our Creator Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala decreed.

A massive amount of trust in Allah the Most Merciful, while maintaining loads of rewarding patience, contentment, gratitude, appreciation, understanding, and passionate refusal to give up this love journey to Jannatul Ferdaus are essential to guarantee a long-standing marriage.

Impatience, unreasonably high expectations, greed, pride, selfishness, attachment to dunya, and unwillingness to cooperate with each other are usually the factors that lead to divorce. Marriage isn't a fairytale where the wife and husband enjoy 100% bliss 24/7. It's supposed to be a journey full of ups and downs which a Muslim husband and wife/wives take towards Jannah Paradise. With Sabr and Shukr, they mutually assist one another in making sure they pass Allah's tests, striving to win against shaytan who doesn't want their blessed joy to stay alive.

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

Source: Sahih Ibn Hibban 4252

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

Hadith: On Safeguarding Your Heart And Keeping Secrets

📖 Abu Dharr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “I instruct you to fear Allah in your private and public affairs. If you do a bad deed, then do a good deed. Do not ask anyone for anything, even if you drop your whip. Do not violate what is entrusted, and do not take a position as judge between two people.”

Source: Musnad Ahmed 21063
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani
📖 An-Nawwas ibn Sam’an RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "Righteousness is good character and sin is what waivers in your heart and you hate for people to find out about it."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2553
Grade: Sahih
📖 Mu’adh ibn Jabal RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Verily, you will continue to be safe as long as you remain silent. If you speak, it will be recorded for you or against you.”
Source: Al-Mu’jam Al-Kabīr 16591
Grade: Hasan li ghayrihi according to Al-Albani
📖 Anas ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “May Allah have mercy on a person who spoke rightly and was rewarded, or who was silent and remained safe.”
Source: Shu’b Al-Imān 4579
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani
📖 Abdullah ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, who are the best people?” The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “One with a heart swept clean and truthful in speech.” We said, “O Messenger of Allah, we know truthful in speech. What is a heart swept clean?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “One that is mindful of Allah and pure, in which there is no sin, nor aggression, nor envy.” We said, “Who shows a sign of it?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “One who hates worldliness and loves the Hereafter.” They said, “And who shows a sign of it?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “A believer with good character.”

Source: Shu’ab Al-Imān 4457

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani