Poem: Never Compare Your Halal Love Story To Someone Else's Journey

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

💌 A tough lion would focus on attaining its games, 

Likely grateful to Allah for the fine mane He gave, 

Uninterested in comparing itself to snakes, 

Not at all jealous of any snake's hisses and scales, 

As no good can be gained when you wish for someone's state. 

~•~ 

Falcons, ravens, and eagles don't fly around each day 

Comparing themselves to birds whose beaks are not the same 

Nor do they waste their faculties, forgetting their aims, 

On wishing they were as big as elephants and whales. 

They're blessed with preys and flying skills to appreciate. 

~•~

I can't bring myself to envy couples who display 

Photos of their wedding, outings, and cutesy playdates, 

Because what they're proud of isn't something I want gained, 

My halal romance and theirs differ in many ways, 

And I thank Allah for my spouse whom He wisely gave. 

~•~ 

When blessings of pious wives and husbands are portrayed, 

Such as when they pray together every other day, 

Help each other progress as Muslims for Allah's sake, 

And remind one another to trust Allah always, 

I admire their unity, contentment, and strong faith. 

~•~ 

Consider marriage as a challenge, and win this game 

Through maintaining Sabr with Shukr for Allah's sake, 

Without being distracted by other players' states. 

When shaytan tells you to yearn for someone else's place, 

Shush him with "I'm not you. Jealousy isn't my trait.".

~•~ 

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Look to those below you and do not look at those above you, for it is the best way not to belittle the favors of Allah."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6125

Sahih Muslim 2963

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, "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 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/03/poem-three-tips-to-stay-contented-with.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/03/note-not-everyone-on-earth-has-same.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/09/poem-what-it-means-to-be-truly-happy-in.html 

Note: Five Examples Of Business Scams Or Dishonesty In Trade

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

💌 Five examples of business scams or dishonesty in trade (buying and selling) to avoid: 

1] When an online seller refuses to publicize the prices of their products. This kind of seller may deceitfully modify the price of each item according to how well they know you, if they like you, and if they sense you can actually afford to buy each product from them at a price that is much higher than the original cost. 

2] If the usual price of a cellphone charger they're selling is 250 pesos but, upon guessing you're somebody who can be easily deceived, they claim "its actual price is 400, but I'll give it to you for 350 pesos" - selling a product at an unreasonable price then pretending to be offering you a "special discount" by slightly decreasing its cost to act sympathetic. 

3] Giving you a bag of rice that weighs two kilograms when you requested for three kilograms or a box of ten cupcakes when you paid for one dozen - giving you less than what you asked for. 

4] Purchasing an abaya from a retailer for 450 pesos then selling it to you for 2000 pesos, while claiming that it's from Saudi Arabia when they're aware of the fact it was tailored by a local in the Philippines. 

5] Editing the images of one's products which are advertised online in such a way that they look appealing and in good condition, then when the customers receive them, they discover damages, incorrect orders, or several parts are missing. 

Untruthful business owners and online entrepreneurs may "enjoy" the additional money they've unlawfully obtained, but in the Hereafter or on Judgment Day, if Allah the Most Just doesn't forgive them, they may regret their fraudulent acts and wrong decisions. 

~•~

📖 Abu Sa'eed RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The honest and trustworthy merchant (businessperson, entrepreneur) will be with the prophets, the truthful ones, and the martyrs."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1209

Grade: Sahih li ghayrihi (Authentic due to external evidence) according to Al-Albani 

📖 Abdullah Ibn Umar RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam, said, "Whoever takes up arms against us is not one of us."

In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever deceives us (or cheats) is not one of us (Muslims)."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6659, Sahih Muslim 98

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

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/04/poem-treat-allahs-creation-with-good.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/06/hadith-virtues-of-honesty-in-trade-and.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/09/note-importance-of-truthfulness-even.html 

https://www.salafisounds.com/be-truthful-and-keep-away-from-lying-traits-of-a-true-believer-by-abu-khadeejah/ 

Poem: To Muslimahs Who Can't Decide Whether They Should Get Married Or Not

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

💌 To Muslim females who are afraid to leave their homes, 

Who fear the idea of marrying someone wrong, 

Who have received marriage proposals but on and on 

They rebuffed each guy who didn't look like "the right one", 

Or who guess staying single is the best decision: 

~•~ 

First off, you have freewill to make your own decisions. 

In Islam there's no forced marriage. Your parents, siblings, 

And elders can't force you to wed without your consent. 

So it's fine to reject marriage proposals often 

If those proposing don't seem sincere and appealing. 

~•~ 

Why say yes to a guy who's known to dislike praying, 

Who does drugs, enjoys clubbing, or who has frequent flings? 

Why become the wife of a male who's still dependent 

On his parents' income while he's proud of not working? 

Why marry a criminal with unlawful earnings? 

~•~ 

Yes, you don't need a man to feel complete from within. 

True. One can stay happy without ever marrying. 

Nonetheless, wouldn't you want to have your own children? 

At least one child? A set of twins? A sweet companion? 

Mahram and travel buddy? A close friend who's trusting?

~•~ 

With a husband you can have someone to confide in, 

A teammate towards Jannah whose hugs are comforting, 

And from each other you boost gratitude and patience, 

While shielding yourself more from zina/fornication. 

Pray for a good spouse and don't refuse Allah's blessings.

~•~

📖 Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha narrated: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, should women be asked for their consent (permission) before marriage?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Yes." I said, “Indeed, sometimes a virgin is too shy to speak when asked.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Her silence (not refusing nor complaining) is her consent (sign that she accepts the marriage proposal)."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6547

Sahih Muslim 1420

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

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "If someone proposes marriage to you whose religion and character satisfies you, then you should accept it. If you do not do so, there will be trials on the earth and the spread of corruption."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1084

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/04/poem-to-each-muslimah-whos-currently.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/08/note-three-tips-for-single-muslimahs-on.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/08/note-some-reasons-why-number-of-women.html 

https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/28476/%D8%B4%D8%B1%D8%AD-%D8%AD%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AB-%D8%A7%D8%B0%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D8%AA%D8%A7%D9%83%D9%85-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%B6%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%87-%D9%88%D9%85%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%82%D8%B5%D9%88%D8%AF-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D8%AA%D9%86%D8%A9

Poem: Some Advice On How To Overcome Foul Whispers From shaytan

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

💌 Struggling with waswaas is another kind of test. 

When your efforts to be close to Allah are noticed 

By our foe shaytan he gets jealous and tries his best 

To whisper in your heart and persistently suggest 

Evil thoughts so you can sin and be kept from success. 

~•~ 

It's shaytan's style to beautify what's prohibited - 

Prompting you to think of thoughts like, "Just go for that kiss. 

You both fancy each other. Good fun not to be missed.", 

"Look around. Nobody's watching. Go ahead. Steal it.", 

And "What's the point of praying if I'm stressed and depressed?". 

~•~ 

Don't assume you can never be prone to shaytan's tricks, 

As this devil can be patient and he can outwit 

You if you're far from Allah, forgot your life's purpose, 

And by dunya's joys and glitter you seem distracted. 

Defeat him with Taqwa and Dhikr oft-repeated. 

~•~ 

Win against shaytan through awareness that he hates it 

When the Adhan is called and Qur'an is recited, 

When you pray well and your prayers are not neglected, 

When you resist the urge to hit and choose to forgive, 

When you ditch the paths to zina and avoid music.

~•~ 

To strengthen your faith, so you're not easily tempted 

To act upon foul suggestions which shaytan suggests: 

Stay connected to Allah. Seek authentic knowledge.

Read the Qur'an. Join those who love praying Tahajjud.

Know that wrongdoings can bring dreadful consequences.

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah has pardoned my nation for what occurs within themselves (indecent thoughts, imaginations, or feelings), as long as they do not speak of it or act upon it."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6287 

Sahih Muslim 127

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

📖 Ibn Abbas RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah has recorded good and evil deeds and He made them clear. Whoever intends to perform a good deed but does not do it, Allah will record it as a complete good deed. If he intends to do it and does so, Allah the Almighty will record it as ten good deeds, up to seven hundred times as much or even more. If he intends to do an evil deed and does not do it, Allah will record for him one complete good deed. If he does it, Allah will record for him a single evil deed."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6126

Sahih Muslim 131

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

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Some of the companions came to the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam and they asked him, "We find within ourselves that which is too grievous to speak of." The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "You have indeed found it so?" They said "yes". The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "That is sincere faith."

In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "That is (evidence or sign of) pure faith (that shaytan is trying to distract you because he sees the strength of your faith/Imaan or potential to be pious)." 

Source: Sahih Muslim 132

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/08/poem-for-allahs-sake-avoid-evil-thoughts.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/09/tips-on-how-to-deal-with-ocd-intrusive.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/04/poem-dont-listen-to-your-heart-where.html 

Note: The Ruling On Thinking About Sinning While Trying To Avoid Sins For Allah's Sake

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

📜 Question: What is the ruling on thinking about haraam/forbidden things? For instance when a person thinks about stealing or he/she fantasizes about committing zina (fornication/adultery) while he/she is aware that they would never do such a thing even if they were readily accessible? 

📝 Answer: Whatever takes place within a person's nafs from evil thoughts, such as when contemplating about committing theft, or zina (fornication/adultery), or drinking intoxicants, and the like, and the person does not act upon those imaginations, then he/she will be excused and not be guilty of actually carrying out the sin. 

Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah has pardoned my nation for what occurs within themselves (indecent thoughts, imaginations, or feelings), as long as they do not speak of it or act upon it."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6287 

Sahih Muslim 127

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

Ibn Abbas RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah has recorded good and evil deeds and He made them clear. Whoever intends to perform a good deed but does not do it, Allah will record it as a complete good deed. If he intends to do it and does so, Allah the Almighty will record it as ten good deeds, up to seven hundred times as much or even more. If he intends to do an evil deed and does not do it, Allah will record for him one complete good deed. If he does it, Allah will record for him a single evil deed."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6126

Sahih Muslim 131

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

The meaning here is that when a Muslim leaves or abandons a sin sincerely to please Allah the Almighty, then a reward or good deed is written for him/her, whereas if one avoids a wrongdoing not for Allah's sake but for other reasons (fearing people's censure or their disapproval), then he/she doesn't earn a sin or good deed. 

This is from the Mercy of Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala Who deserves all gratitude and praise, there is no true god who deserves to be worshipped but Him Only. 

Allah the Most Wise knows best. 

From the Fataawa of sheikh AbdulAziz Ibn Baz (May Allah have mercy on him. Ameen.) 

~•~ 

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Some of the companions came to the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam and they asked him, "We find within ourselves that which is too grievous to speak of." The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "You have indeed found it so?" They said "yes". The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "That is sincere faith."

In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "That is (evidence or sign of) pure faith (that shaytan is trying to distract you because he sees the strength of your faith/Imaan or potential to be pious)." 

Source: Sahih Muslim 132

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/08/poem-for-allahs-sake-avoid-evil-thoughts.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/09/tips-on-how-to-deal-with-ocd-intrusive.html 

https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/1440/%D8%AD%D9%83%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%81%D9%83%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85-%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%B9%D9%85%D9%84 

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