Poem: On Dream Interpretation And Lucid Dreaming

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

💌 The closer you are to Allah and the more truthful,

The more you tend to have dreams that are not forgetful, 

Whether you're "intuitive", "an empath", or "soulful", 

Having lucid dreams a lot could entail you're special.

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Ever seen a dream where you found a clone of yourself 

Drag you to a cliff, shoved you then it shouted for help?

Maybe that's your nafs and the dream was trying to tell 

You to control it so you can triumph in both worlds.

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Or a dream in which you interacted with strangers 

Yet strangely you clicked so well like you've known each other?

Perhaps they're like-minded souls situated somewhere

On earth. With Allah's Will, you'll meet in Jannah later.

~•~

Or a dream wherein you were climbing a white staircase, 

Then a scene where you were staring at earth miles away, 

And a dream where a friend gave you a flag that you waved 

Then you both became leopards which made you feel amazed.

~•~

Good dreams and vivid visions are from Allah's Mercy 

To those who strive to please Him and sometimes feel lonely.

One of Allah's Ways for the righteous to be relieved, 

Good dreams hold messages, warnings and signs that can lead.

~•~

Nightmares or awful dreams, in contrast, come from one's nafs, 

Disturbing thoughts from one's subconscious meant to distract.

Firm trust in Allah and strong faith shield you from waswaas.

Dispel a nightmare's impact through Adhkaar and Du'as.

~•~

Good dreams are gifts from Allah; don't take them for granted.

Share them only with those whom you know can be trusted.

Always ask Allah that He joins you with the guided, 

Who are blessed with insight like many of His Prophets.

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📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "When the end of time approaches (before the Day of Judgment), the dream of a believer can hardly be false. The dream of a believer is one of forty-six parts of prophecy and whatever is from prophecy cannot be false."

In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The most truthful of you are those with the truest dreams. There are three types of vision. The righteous vision is glad tidings from Allah, the distressful vision is from shaytan, and the vision arising from oneself. If one of you sees something he dislikes, let him stand to pray and not speak to people about it."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6614

Sahih Muslim 2263

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

📖 'Urwah ibn Al-Zubayr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha would say when she intended to sleep, "O Allah, I ask You for good and true dreams, not false dreams, beneficial (useful dreams) and not harmful." When she said this, they knew that she would not say anything more until she awoke in the morning or in the middle of the night.

Source: ‘Amal al-Yawm wal-Laylah 737

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Ibn Hajar

📖 Abu Sa’eed RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The most truthful of dreams are seen shortly before dawn."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhī 2274

Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Ibn Al-Qattan

📖 Abu Qatadah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The good dream is from Allah and the bad dream is from shaytan. Whoever sees something that he dislikes, let him blow to his left side three times and seek refuge from shaytan. Verily, it will not harm him and shaytan cannot appear in my form."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6594

Sahih Muslim 2261

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

Hadith: Warning Against Imitating Unbelievers In Their Religious Festivities

 📖 Ibn Umar RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever imitates a people is one of them."

Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4031

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Umar ibn Al-Khattab RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Do not exaggerate my praises as the Christians have done with the son of Mary (Prophet 'Isa/Jesus 'alaihis salaam). Verily, I am only a servant, so refer to me as the servant of Allah and His Messenger."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 3216

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari

📖 Abdullah ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "What comes over my nation will surely be what came over the children of Israel, step by step until if one of them fornicated with his mother, one from my nation would do the same. Verily, the children of Israel split into seventy-two sects and my nation will split into seventy-three sects. All of them will be in Hellfire except for one sect." They said, “Who are they, O Messenger of Allah?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Those who follow my way and my companions."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2641

Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani

Poem: To Those Not Strong Enough To Accept Polygyny

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

💌 If "behind every successful man is a woman", 

Shouldn't a guy be allowed to double his winnings, 

Not to lose his first wife nor point out her shortcomings, 

But for his soul's training and to increase the blessings.

~•~

A Muslim man has every right to marry again, 

Especially if his wife can't bear him more children.

Polygyny grants access to improving patience, 

Time management, fairness, and controlling emotions.

~•~

It's not cute to threaten your husband with you leaving

And taking your kids if he takes another woman.

Who are you to question Allah's Rulings and Wisdom?

The fact that you're Allah's servant have you forgotten?

~•~

Fine, if that permission bothers you, that's your problem.

Hate it, but don't stop your soulmate from remarrying.

His love for another mustn't lessen your passion.

Through your stubbornness in staying, your love is proven.

~•~

Funny how some females get all anxious and frightened 

When lawful polygyny is discussed or mentioned, 

Yet they have no issue with telling lies, backbiting, 

Neglecting Salah, envying others, or scamming.

~•~

Do you think Allah would decree a legislation 

That would cause more harm than good to His female servants? 

From submitting to Allah's Will is to have patience

As much as possible with what Allah has destined.

~•~

Those who view polygyny as "unjust injunction" 

Should recheck their life mission and each of their actions.

Injustice is to insist upon disobedience,

And instead of serving Allah, one worships feelings.

~•~

📖 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

📖 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-Tirmidhī 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 Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala."

Source: Mirqāt Al-Mafātih 5/2125

📖 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

Tips: The Advantages Of Polygyny For The Man And Woman In Islam

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

💌 Five advantages of polygyny for Muslim husbands:

1] Increase in the number of pious Muslim children who can assist their families and become productive assets to the Muslim Ummah.

2] Strengthened awareness of time management and fair treatment when dealing with their large family.

3] Additional rewards gained in taking good care of their wives and kids, especially if some of the stepchildren were orphaned.

4] Ability for a husband to branch out his businesses in case he has several stores or companies in different cities. Each wife can support him by managing the separate branches if necessary.

5] Opportunity to enhance peaceful relations among Muslim communities when a husband marries women from different countries, racial background or tribes.

🌻 Five benefits of polygyny for the Muslim woman:

1] Ability to prove that her love for Allah the Almighty is far greater than her clinginess to her husband, while realizing she has the strength to not be controlled by her nafs and emotions.

2] Strengthened faith/Imaan and increased level of patience when she humbly submits to Allah's Will, patiently accepts His Qadr/Destiny, and readily sacrifices her attachment to her spouse for an even better reward - Allah's Love and an elevated status in Jannah Paradise.

3] Additional rewards in striving to be patient with her husband's other wife/wives and half-siblings of her children.

4] More free-time and chances for her to relax from daily chores and marital obligations, particularly when she is unwell or busy with other tasks. The element of missing her soulmate when he isn't around can also deepen her love for him, as the saying goes "absence makes the heart grow fonder." What keeps her admirably unwavering in this extraordinary love journey is her ongoing trust in Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala and steadfast belief that she can enjoy an everlasting bond with her spouse in Jannah Paradise.

5] If she dies before her husband, her co-wives can 

Inn-sha-Allah look after her kids, particularly if they were close friends, and her children can Inn-sha-Allah stay connected with their half-siblings.

🌻 What advantages do the children in a polygynous marriage obtain?

1] Understanding of the virtues of justice and time management, when they observe their father trying his best to treat his multiple wives as fairly as he possibly can.

2] Awareness of the beauty of patience, when they witness their mother trying her best to stay patient with the man whom Allah the Most Wise chose as her other half.

3] Improved capability to appreciate cooperation, unity and togetherness when they regularly interact with their father's other wives and children.

4] Open-minded attitude and respect towards people who come from the same tribe or country as their half-siblings.

5] They can Inn-sha-Allah work together with their half-siblings in Da'wah or business in the future, as long as they team up against shaytan who wants humanity to surrender to worldly greed, suspicion and envy.

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📖 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

📖 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-Tirmidhī 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 Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala."

Source: Mirqāt Al-Mafātih 5/2125

📖 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

Poem: Encouragement To Bring Up Righteous Muslim Children

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

💌 Some signs of kids who were brought up with good upbringing,
Trained to be pious Muslims by productive parents:
They know that worshipping Allah is their main mission,
So they learn Islam and try to do good with patience.
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They pronounce "Bismillah" before eating and drinking,
Ensure they eat and drink with their right, since they're Muslim,
Say "Alhamdulillah" when thankful and when sneezing,
Answer salaams, pray on time, and say Dhikr often.
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Well-brought-up Muslim girls wear hijab, modest clothing
And indifference to fashion without reluctance.
Growing up wearing hijab around male non-mahrams,
They believe Allah judges their hearts, not appearance.
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Muslim boys who were raised with Islamic upbringing
Readily pray in the Masjid without complaining,
Aware of prayer's importance and obligation,
Eager to evolve into dutiful Muslim men.
~•~
Kids who are blessed with responsible, caring parents
Apply basic courtesy, choose carefully their friends,
Value good manners, keep mercy and justice balanced,
While actively avoiding gossiping and lying.
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To fast in Ramadan they were trained as young children,
And praying Sunnah prayers seems intriguing to them.
Their mother's warmth, father's support, and both their actions
Are from the instruments to proper education.
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Through kind clarification after strict discipline
These kids are taught self-control, forming right decisions,
And due to genuine love for their loving parents,
They pray for them lovingly in their supplications.
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📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "When the human being dies, his deeds come to an end except for three: Ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him."
Source: Sahih Muslim 1631
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah the Almighty will raise the status of His righteous servants in Paradise and they will say: 'O Lord, what is this?' Allah will say: 'This is due to your child seeking forgiveness for you.'"
Source: Musnad Ahmed 10232
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani
📖 Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha narrated: A bedouin came to the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam and he said, “You kiss the children? We do not kiss them.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "I cannot put mercy into your heart if Allah has removed it from you."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5652
Sahih Muslim 2317
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 Abdullah ibn Umar RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Every one of you is a shepherd and is responsible for his flock. The leader of people is a guardian and is responsible for his subjects. A man is the guardian of his family and he is responsible for them. A woman is the guardian of her husband’s home and his children and she is responsible for them. The servant of a man is a guardian of the property of his master and he is responsible for it. No doubt, every one of you is a shepherd and is responsible for his flock."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6719
Sahih Muslim 1829
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 Abdullah ibn Amr ibn Al-'Aas RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "Command your children to pray when they become seven years old, and (lightly) beat them for it (if they do not pray) when they become ten years old; and arrange their beds (to sleep) separately."
Hasan Sahih (Al-Albani) 
Reference : Sunan Abi Dawud 495
In-book reference: Book 2, Hadith 105
English translation: Book 2, Hadith 495