Poem: Love Allah More Than Any Of His Servants So "Unrequited Love" Becomes Manageable

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

💌 Unrequited love - ever felt that feeling before? 

When you develop feelings for souls you can't ignore, 

Adoring them from afar while you try to ensure 

That your attraction for each crush will never unfold? 

When you're "in love" with one whom you can't marry nor hold. 

~•~

Unrequited love - so deeply felt but don't want shown, 

Because you fear that those whom you secretly adore 

May freak out and don't want you around them anymore. 

You know it's real. You're attracted to them. It's no joke, 

Yet you keep it to yourself with a mask that stays on. 

~•~ 

As a Muslim whose goal is to serve Allah, recall 

That shaytan, our worst foe, would try his best to enthrall 

And urge you to do things that could lead to your downfall. 

Catching feelings for those who are not marriageable 

Is from shaytan's tricks. Maintain Taqwa. Remain careful.

~•~ 

If the subject of your love is truly lovable, 

As they strive to be pious, generous and helpful, 

Whilst marrying them is clearly unachievable, 

Admit from within you like them but you must move on, 

Lower your gaze, pray for them, and uphold self-control.

~•~ 

When concealing your love for someone unreachable 

Provokes sorrow and you're tired of all the mixed signals, 

Talk to Allah and pray that He makes this bearable - 

A special test to examine if you are truthful, 

If you can resist treating people as His equals.

~•~

📖 Sahl Ibn Sa'd RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever guarantees (the chastity of) what is between his jaws and what is between his legs, I can guarantee for him Paradise."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6109

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari 

📖 'Ubadah Ibn Al-Samit RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Guarantee for me six deeds and I will guarantee for you Paradise: Be truthful when you speak, keep your promises when you make them, fulfill the trust when you are trusted, guard your chastity, lower your gaze, and restrain your hands from harming others."

Source: Musnad Ahmed 22251

Grade: Sahih li ghayri according to Al-Albani 

📖 Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "O young men, if you are able to support a wife, get married. Verily, it lowers the gaze and guards chastity. Whoever is not able to do so, he must fast as it (fasting for Allah's sake regularly) will restrain his passions (desires)."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 1806 

Sahih Muslim 1400

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

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/09/poem-take-care-of-your-heart-by.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/06/poem-differences-between-truly-loving.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/01/poem-advice-to-heartbroken-and-those.html  

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/03/poem-tips-to-detach-and-move-on-from.html 

Poem: Live As A Stranger Or Traveler Who Seeks To Meet Allah In The Next Life

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

💌 By the Messenger Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) we were commanded 

To live in this world as travelers, strangers or guests. 

Think of ourselves as tourists touring a large palace. 

It would be foolish for a guest to stay distracted 

By the lavish furnishings while the tour guide has left. 

~•~ 

As a stranger in someone's apartment or office, 

If you were asked for an appointment or brief visit, 

You wouldn't grab items you don't rightfully possess 

Nor insist on keeping the owner's things and trinkets. 

You'd accomplish the mission of why you're there instead. 

~•~ 

If you've traveled abroad before, can you recollect 

How your trips to each city were like dreams - short and quick? 

Similarly, the pleasures of dunya are short-lived. 

For now we're alive. The next thing you know we're buried. 

Prepare for death before deeds get evaluated. 

~•~

Rather than fretting over how and when we'll be rich, 

Focus on gaining Allah's Love to earn real success. 

Better than stressing to be a graduate, intellect, 

Or a wealthy founder of a high-income business 

Is striving to please Allah, so from Hell we're shielded. 

~•~

This passing life is a test. There's no doubt about it. 

The time of our demise Allah has already set. 

Pack up your luggage with righteous deeds which benefit 

You in the next life. By shaytan don't be distracted. 

Let's not get too comfy on earth to evade regret.

~•~ 

📖 'Abdullah Ibn 'Umar RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Be in this world as if you were a stranger or a traveler along a path."

Ibn 'Umar RadhiAllahu 'anhuma would say, “If you make it to the evening, do not wait for the morning. If you make it to the morning, do not wait for the evening. Take from your health for your sickness, and from your life for your death.”

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6053

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari 

📖 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 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/06/poem-as-allahs-servants-someday-we-must.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/01/poem-do-your-best-to-be-ready-to-meet.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/02/poem-more-we-remember-death-regularly.html 

Tips: ISFP vs INTJ (and how to get along with any MBTI personality type)

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

🗒️ Five ways that INTJ personality types and ISFPs are so different, which is why they usually clash with each other: 

1] ISFPs generally enjoy living in the moment. They'd rather choose instant gratification or do something enjoyable at present than patiently wait for tangible results. INTJs are more focused on the future. They're willing to sacrifice comfort or current pleasures if doing so can benefit their long-term goals. 

2] ISFPs in a group setting aren't readily cooperative unless the tasks which they've been assigned to do are considered favorable by them and agreeable to their values. Although most INTJs are not natural team players, they're receptive to cooperating as long as the other group members can prove they're trustworthy and they don't disrupt their efficiency or structure of working.

3] ISFPs can be very sensitive and get hurt easily. At the same time they can be revengeful if they believe that you treated them unfairly, according to their understanding and perception. INTJs are thick-skinned, indifferent to people's opinions about them, and not overly emotional. They see negative feedback, criticism, and insults as good opportunities for them to improve. INTJs would rather forgive and move on than waste their energy plotting revenge if trying to get even is irrational. 

4] ISFPs typically dislike bossy individuals while they themselves shy away from taking leadership roles. INTJs will take the initiative to manage a group only if there's no reliable leader, and they'll enthusiastically comply with orders on condition that the instructions make logical sense to them. 

5] A pleasant atmosphere for many ISFPs in a social gathering would include activities which allow them to creatively express themselves e.g. art, calligraphy, painting, flower arranging, spoken word poetry etc. INTJs would prefer small get-togethers with carefully selected friends or like-minded acquaintances with whom they can discuss ideas, tips or theories which they find intriguing. 

🔹 You can Inn-sha-Allah get along harmoniously with any MBTI personality type if: 

1] You both understand each other's language, dialect or way of speaking, while the respect is mutual. 

2] Jealousy, pride/kibr, selfishness, insecurities, lies or suspicion do not get in the way of your dealings and interactions. 

3] You can stay patient, lenient, and forgiving for Allah's sake with one another mutually.

4] You have several qualities, interests, or life experiences in common. 

5] You both sincerely strive to do what Allah the Almighty likes, not mainly what your nafs or ego desires. 

~•~ 

📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The believer is one who is trusted by the people. The Muslim is one from whose tongue and hand the Muslims are safe (not guilty of backbiting, telling lies, and knowingly committing injustice). The emigrant (muhaajir) is one who emigrates away from evil. 

By the One (Allah the Almighty) in Whose Hand is my soul, a servant will not enter Paradise if his neighbor is not secure from his harm."

Source: Sahih Ibn Hibbān 515 

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

📖 Abu Umamah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "I guarantee a house on the outskirts of Paradise for one who leaves arguments even if he is right, and a house in the middle of Paradise for one who abandons lies even when joking, and a house in the highest part of Paradise for one who makes his character excellent."

Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4800

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Nawawi 

📋 To discover what your MBTI personality type is:

https://my-personality-test.com/personality-type-indicator 

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

http://www.michaelcaloz.com/personality/

~•~

https://www.idrlabs.com/test/intj-or-istj.php

https://www.idrlabs.com/test/intj-or-intp.php

https://www.idrlabs.com/test/intj-or-infj.php 

https://www.psychologyjunkie.com/2020/01/06/intjs-and-their-compatibility-with-every-myers-briggs-personality-type

Poem: Sometimes Some People Detach Themselves From You To Protect You Both From Fitna

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

💌 Just as germaphobes don't touch objects that carry grime, 

And those on a diet avoid carbs or minimize 

Weight gain by drinking water to reduce appetite, 

Some users who may have caught feelings for you online 

May unfriend or unfollow you so their faith can thrive. 

~•~ 

Perhaps they got tired of feeling excited each time 

They saw you update or share info on your timeline, 

While the growing attraction they try to fight inside 

Inspire them to fantasize about you or descry 

You in dreams from which they rise and ghusl is required. 

~•~ 

Their choice to stop spoiling you with reactions and likes 

To your comments and posts doesn't at all signify 

That they hate you. No. Their care for you can't be denied. 

They love you so much that they're willing to sacrifice 

Fitna and zina, so you both deserve Paradise. 

~•~

Think of restrained vampires that refuse to take a bite 

Out of the necks of potential victims whom they like. 

Oftentimes someone who loves you would push you aside 

To protect you from their ills or dangers they may hide, 

And they're afraid of losing self-control anytime.

~•~ 

For Allah's sake accept His Decree when some decide 

To emotionally disconnect from you online. 

Rather than wanting you more when you're seen left and right, 

They pray for you sometimes and love you from the sidelines, 

Seeking Jannah where hearts aren't tested with desires.

~•~

📖 Abu Qatadah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated that Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, you will never leave anything for the sake of Allah the Almighty but that Allah will replace it with something better."

Source: Musnad Ahmed 22565

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Sahl Ibn Sa'd RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever guarantees (the chastity of) what is between his jaws and what is between his legs, I can guarantee for him Paradise."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6109

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/04/poem-detach-from-those-who-distract-us.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/03/poem-secret-to-feeling-indifferent-when.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/04/poem-evolve-and-transform-positively.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/06/poem-three-signs-youve-become-too.html 

Poem: Three Ways To Respond To Rudeness And Spiteful Comments

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

💌 Three ways to respond to insults and hurtful comments, 

So you stay firm for Allah, not swayed by His servants: 

You can return an insult with a witty comment, 

Agree with critics then ask rhetorical questions, 

Or ignore their ignorance with rewarding patience.

~•~ 

For instance, if someone tells you "you're nasty", "you stink", 

Answer with "well, at least the smell of perspiration 

Can easily vanish by changing clothes and bathing, 

While your disgusting speech and depressing upbringing 

May take ages to be fixed for your development." 

~•~ 

If some address you with "shorty" or "tiny person", 

Say "you're short too, when compared to tall trees and mountains.". 

If told "you've gained so much weight. You look better when slim.", 

Tell them "I know. But no one asked for your opinion." 

~•~

If called "ugly", answer "say that to your reflection." 

Or question "are you training yourself to be champion 

At verbalizing nonsense? Or are you showcasing 

The fact you're a sad product of negligent parents 

Who failed in teaching good manners and educating?" 

~•~ 

If some accuse you of "riyaa", "wanting attention", 

Chillax, trust Allah the Most Just and the All-Knowing, 

Don't get upset by lies, lame jokes, and false assumptions. 

How foes and opponents treat you is a reflection 

Of their sorrow that stems from envy or self-loathing.

~•~ 

Other times better than responding is wise silence. 

Ignoring liars' insults doubles their annoyance. 

Refusing to interact with troublesome persons 

Shows you know they're incapable of understanding 

Your language, thus they're not worthy of your attention.

~•~

Confident happy souls don't walk around insulting 

Others, even if "insults" come with legit reasons. 

Somebody's rude or unfair treatment is evidence 

They're either envious of your joys and achievements, 

Or your strong faith and confidence intimidate them.

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The strong believer is more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, but there is goodness in both of them. Be eager for what benefits you, seek help from Allah, and do not be frustrated. If something befalls you, then do not say: 'If only I had done something else.' Rather say: "Allah has decreed what He wills." Verily, the phrase ‘if only’ opens the way for the work of shaytan." 

Source: Sahih Muslim 2664 

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim 

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https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/09/poem-on-how-not-to-be-affected-by.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/06/poem-dont-be-affected-by-what-people.html 

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