Note: No Such Thing As Believing In Horoscopes And Zodiac Signs In Islam

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

💌 Checking your "daily horoscope", evaluating if you and another person are compatible based on your zodiac signs, and believing that the stars or galaxies have significant impact on our lives, attitude, and temperament are from shaytan's means of deception which could disturb a Muslim's belief/'Aqeedah.

The problem with some individuals relying on horoscopes and astrological star signs, even if they're just curious, is that believing in astrology indirectly shows their acknowledgement that Allah's creation from the cosmos have the so-called power to control people's affairs, or astrologers can predict the future when Allah the Most Wise is the Only One Who knows everything that occurs and will occur in the universe designed by Him Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala.

If you're interested in self-discovery and wish to understand more about yourself in a way that isn't haraam/forbidden, you can refer to the MBTI personality type indicator which doesn't deal with issues that could gradually lead to shirk. Rather than identifying yourself as a bossy "Leo", stubborn "Taurus", talkative "Sagittarian", playful "Gemini", organized "Virgo", passionate "Pisces", or aggressive "Aries", you identify with being either an introvert or extrovert, and one who forms decisions according to logic or emotions etc.

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

https://personalitygrowth.com/

📖 Zayd ibn Khalid RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Allah the Almighty said: "Among My servants are those who awaken with faith in Me and disbelief in Me. Whoever said we have been given rain due to the favor and Mercy of Allah, he is a believer in Me and a disbeliever in the stars. Whoever said we have been given rain due to the rising of this star, he has disbelieved in Me and has put his faith in the stars."”

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 810

Sahih Muslim 71

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

https://abdurrahman.org/2016/01/27/daily-horoscope-in-newspapers/

https://www.abukhadeejah.com/astrology-as-a-means-of-seeking-knowledge-of-the-future-kitaab-at-tawheed-chapter-29/

https://binbaz.org.sa/articles/48/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%82-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%AC%D9%88%D9%85-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AC-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B7%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9

Poem: Be Humble. All Humans Are Allah's Slaves.

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

💌 Whether Muslim or not, all humans are Allah's slaves.
We weren't made from steel nor gold but from dust and clay.
Recall, regardless of your height and your muscles' weight,
How smart some think they are and how proudly most behave,
We're not immortal, someday we must enter our graves.
~•~
Take note, don't be overly proud of what Allah gave -
The wealth you earn and spend, your loved ones, your pretty face,
Your intellect and talents you oftentimes showcase,
Cars you own, fancy clothes worn, delightful meals you ate,
And other temporal joys won't join you in your grave.
~•~
With humility use Allah's blessings for His sake.
Utilize what Allah taught you to help, educate,
Motivate, and so misguidance you obliterate,
To inspire others to serve Allah in the right way,
While expressing gratitude to Allah night and day.
~•~
Be kind and helpful. Know when to admit your mistakes,
Apologize when you're wrong, forgive those who betrayed,
And the urge to act like you're "flawless" try to forsake.
From those whom Allah loves are not experts in debates
But those who fear Him and maintain faithful inner state.
~•~
Be willing to learn from others even if they're maids,
Open to advice regardless of a person's age,
Brave enough to fix errors, patient enough to wait,
Wise enough to never racially discriminate,
And humble - so we pray to Allah as we're His slaves.
~•~
📖 Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "No one who has the weight of a seed of arrogance in his heart will enter Paradise." Someone said, "But a man loves to have beautiful clothes and shoes." The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah is Beautiful and He loves beauty. Arrogance means rejecting the truth and looking down on people."
In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "No one who has the weight of a seed of faith in his heart will enter Hellfire."
Source: Sahih Muslim 91
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
📖 Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Allah the Almighty says: "Might is My Garment and Grandeur is My Cloak; whoever competes with Me regarding any of them, I will punish him."”
Source: Sahih Muslim 2620
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
📖 Suraqah ibn Ju’shum RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “O Suraqah, shall I tell you about the people of Paradise and Hellfire?” Suraqah said, “Of course, O Messenger of Allah.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “As for the people of Hellfire, it is every hard-hearted, cruel, and arrogant person. As for the people of Paradise, they are the meek and the oppressed.”
Source: Al-Mu’jam Al-Kabīr 6589
Grade: Sahih li ghayrihi according to Al-Albani

Hadith: Ask Allah For Steadfastness And Don't Judge Others By Their Outward Appearance

 📖 Anas ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "You must not be impressed with anyone until you see their end. Verily, a servant may do righteous deeds throughout his life, or for a long time. If he were to die in that state, he would enter Paradise, but then he diverts himself and does evil deeds. Verily, a servant may do evil deeds for a long time. If he were to die in that state, he would enter Hellfire, but then he diverts himself and does righteous deeds. If Allah intends goodness for a servant, He puts him into action before death." They said, O Messenger of Allah, how is he put into action?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "He is guided to righteous deeds and he holds firmly to it."

Source: Musnad Ahmed 11804

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Abdullah ibn Mas’ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam narrated to us, for he is the truthful and the trusted, “Verily, the creation of each one of you is brought together in his mother’s womb for forty days as a drop, then he is a clot for a similar period, then a morsel for a similar period, then there is sent to him the angel who blows the spirit into him and he is commanded regarding four matters: to write down his provision, his lifespan, his deeds, and whether he is blessed or damned. 

By Allah other than Whom there is no God, one of you acts like the people of Paradise until he is but an arm’s length from it, and what is written overtakes him so he acts like the people of Hellfire and he enters it. Verily, one of you acts like the people of Hellfire until he is but an arm’s length from it, and what is written overtakes him so he acts like the people of Paradise and he enters it.”

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 7016

Sahih Muslim 2643

📖 Sahl ibn Sa’d RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Verily, a man may appear to the people as doing the deeds of the people of Paradise, yet he is among the people of Hellfire. Verily, a man may appear to the people as doing the deeds of the people of Hellfire, yet he is among the people of Paradise.”

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 2742

Sahih Muslim 112

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

Tips: Put Down Your Phone And Pay Attention To Those Talking To You

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

💌 A person who seems distracted or preoccupied with their phone while you are trying to talk to them indirectly signals their gadget is more important than you, they don't care about what you're saying, or they're too toxic, unmannered, and unreliable to earn your trust. From the etiquettes of having effective one-on-one conversations is to put your cellphone aside, switch it off or turn it to silent mode temporarily, and fully focus on the person you're attempting to connect with, particularly if that individual happens to be your mother, father, spouse, child or sibling.
In special cases, it is reasonable to stare at your cellphone screen and busy yourself with typing or reading when:
1) ...you're in a meeting or conference and you want to lower your gaze, to avoid staring unnecessarily specifically at non-mahram guys.
2) ...you are attending a class or lecture with a male speaker, and instead of just admiring the walls or board, you occasionally check your cellphone to refrain from exchanging awkward glimpses with the ustadh or lecturer.
3) ...you look at your cellphone rather than rudely staring at somebody who is coping with an embarrassing situation e.g. they slipped on the ground, they're being scolded, or someone hung up on them during a phonecall.
Attentively listening to the person who is conversing with you is one of the noble practices of the beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam which can contribute to better friendships, stronger bonds, and mutual respect.
📖 Ibn 'Abbas RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam took a ring and put it on, then he said: "This distracted me from you all day, shifting my gaze from it to you (and back again)." Then he threw it away.
Grade: Sahih
Reference : Sunan An-Nasa'i 5289
In-book reference: Book 48, Hadith 250
English translation: Vol. 6, Book 48, Hadith 5291

Poem: Be Generous Enough To Pray For Other Muslims

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

💌 It's a sign you truly care when you mention their name 

In frequent Du'as, in your Sujood, each time you pray, 

Praying they do good deeds sincerely for Allah's sake, 

Begging Allah to help them ensure their debts are paid, 

Saying Du'a to keep them happy, content and safe.

~•~

"Dear Allah, I'm in love and know zina is a sin, 

So protect me and those souls who grabbed my attention, 

Purify our hearts and remove distracting feelings, 

And grant us patience with what You Allah have destined. 

Ameen." - sample Du'a said by some striving Muslims.

~•~

Pray Allah cures them, sends solutions to their problems, 

Increases their halal income and grants them guidance, 

Even though we ourselves have our own predicament, 

Praying for a Muslim's well-being is rewarding.

Join those whom Angels include in their supplications.

~•~

📖 Abu Darda RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "No Muslim servant supplicates for his brother behind his back but that the Angel says: 'And for you the same.'"

Source: Sahih Muslim 2732

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim 

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam mentioned the day of Friday and he said, "In it is an hour in which no Muslim stands to pray and ask Allah for something but that he will be given it," and he SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam indicated with his hand that the time is very short. 

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 893 

Sahih Muslim 852 

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