Tips: Three Signs Which Could Indicate That Allah Actually Loves You

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

🗒️ Three obvious signs that Allah the Most Kind loves you even if you sometimes go through challenges, difficulties, mood swings, problems and stress in life: 

1]• When Allah the Most Wise provides you access to authentic Islamic knowledge, guides you to the correct belief / 'Aqeedah, and gives you plenty of opportunities to learn more about Islam, then understand that He Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala loves you and wants you to succeed in both worlds. 

Teachers who genuinely care about their students would offer them as many tips, tricks and advice as they can to help the learners pass their tests with good performance.

📖 Mu'awiyah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "If Allah intends goodness for someone, He gives him understanding of the religion."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 71

Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi 

2]• When Allah the Most Loving inspires you to join the elite of Muslims who wake up to pray Tahajjud / Qiyaam Al-Layl often and motivates you to do more Sunnah / voluntary good deeds, such as praying Salat Ad-Duha and fasting Sunnah fasts regularly, then be assured that Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala loves you. 

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Allah the Almighty said: 'Whoever shows hostility (enmity) to a righteous friend of Mine, I have declared war against him. My servant does not grow closer to Me with anything more beloved to Me than the obligatory duties that I have imposed upon him. My servant continues to grow closer to Me with extra good works (nawaafil deeds like praying Tahajjud and fasting Sunnah fasts) until I love him. When I love him, I am his hearing with which he hears, his seeing with which he sees, his hand with which he strikes, and his foot with which he walks. Were he to ask something from Me, I would surely give it to him. Were he to ask Me for refuge, I would surely grant it to him. I do not hesitate to do anything as I hesitate to take the soul of the believer, for he hates death and I hate to disappoint him.'"

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6137

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari 

3]• When Allah's Love causes you to be extra careful concerning who you socialize with and what online content to absorb, realize that your choosiness when it comes to forming friendships indicates you're one of Allah's allies who stay away from distractions and negative influence.

A loyal citizen who feels valued by a certain president would perceive that the latter's care is a lot more important than putting effort in maintaining connections with anybody who is the leader's critic and opponent. 

You are never desperate for people's love and admiration when you've become one of those whom Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala loves and grants guidance.

📖 Sa'd Ibn Abi Waqqas RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah loves a servant who is righteous, independent, and obscure (unknown, unpopular, not famous)."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2965

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim 

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📖 Sa'd Ibn Abi Waqqas RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, which of the people are most severely tested?” The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "They are the prophets, then the next best (in terms of piety/righteousness), then the next best. A man is put to trial according to his Deen/religion. If he is firm in his religion, his trials will be more severe (challenging). If he is weak in his religion, he is put to trial according to his strength in religion. The servant will continue to be put to trial until he is left walking upon the earth without any sin."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2398

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/07/note-five-traits-to-have-so-allah-loves.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/03/poem-what-to-search-for-to-know-if.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/12/poem-affluence-isnt-always-sign-that.html 

Poem: May Allah The Most Loving Have Mercy On My Dear Parents And Reunite Us In Jannah. Ameen.

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

💌 O' Allah, the Most Merciful, Most Loving,

Some good deeds my parents did back when living,

As a witness that my parents did their best,

While I pray that Jannah is their place of rest:

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Dear Allah, I remember those nights back then

Seeing my parents pray Tahajjud often,

My Dad as my Mom's Imam, I'd find them both

Praying together for success in both worlds.

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My Mom, also a close friend, did what she could

To fulfill our needs, she cleaned, sew clothes and cooked,

Woke us early for Fajr Salah on time,

Was there a lot to love, feed, hug and advise.

________________

Before going to school I'd kiss her goodbye,

While she'd write her Islamic books oftentimes.

Preoccupied with learning about Islam,

She taught me lessons I had to understand.

________________

My Dad, a hardworking man, tried his best too

In caring for us, buying supplies for school.

Often he'd come home from work with lots of sweets,

And ensure we had blankets before he'd sleep.

________________

Many times he helped me with school assignments, 

And scold when I'd make mistakes or misjudgements.

I recall that time he sat right next to me

To prevent boys mixing, to teach modesty.

________________

MashaAllah, both were active in Da'wah,

Delivering lectures and giving Zakah.

Saw how they'd donate boxes of food and clothes

To loved ones in need and refugees unknown.

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Always concerned for oppressed Muslims worldwide,

In Iraq, Kashmir, Chechnya, Palestine,

And other countries, they both did what they could

To share Islam so it's not misunderstood.

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My parents too loved feeding stray cats and birds,

Strove to teach us good manners and keep us learned.

From dear Mom's advice: Have patience with people, 

And don't quit doing good. From Dad: Be humble.

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Before Mom died, I helped her pray her prayers,

Lifting her arms, saying ‘Allahu Akbar’.

On seeing Dad passed in ICU, told him

‘You’re a martyr, we’ll meet in Jannah again.’

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No nights and days pass without sorrow greeting,

May my tears expiate all my sins. Ameen.

May Allah the Most Kind always grant Mercy

And unite me with my beloved parents in Jannah. Ameen.

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May Allah the Most Merciful have mercy on my dear parents, accept their good deeds, forgive their sins, protect them from the grave's torment, and reunite us in Jannatul Ferdaus next to Allah and His noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam. Ameen. 

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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 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/09/poem-dear-muslim-kids-whove-been.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/06/note-words-of-comfort-to-adult-orphans.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/01/tips-good-deeds-that-benefit-dead-in.html 

🗒️ You are welcome to order one of the books of my late mother Dr. Norlain (Khadija) Dindang "Da'wah According To The Qur'an And Sunnah" (Allah yarhamha. Ameen.) at Darussalam Publishers:

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Poem: As Muslims We Do Not Celebrate So-called "Valentine's Day"

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

💌 Glad tidings to those clever enough to realize 

What's real and what isn't, so they don't do Valentine's. 

What non-Muslim couples do they don't romanticize, 

Aware that most of their affairs are not legalized. 

To avoid commemorating zina we're obliged.

~•~

On the fourteenth of February, we're not required 

To purchase heart-shaped cakes, to wear pink or red attire, 

To send roses or cards, to buy gifts to signify 

Profound love, or for Muslim couples to dine outside

Beside lovers whose "love" lives aren't legitimized.

~•~

This day being celebrated by thousands worldwide 

Can't justify it even if one's niyyah is right. 

A Muslim wife can express her love each day and night 

To her husband in ways where she doesn't sacrifice 

Her faith/Imaan to match misguided people's desires.

~•~

A Muslim husband doesn't need to cutely describe 

His gratitude for each woman whom he calls his 'wife' 

On Valentine's day, as he knows it's not justified.

If you love your spouse for Allah, softly verbalize 

Your feelings in loving Du'as every day and night.

~•~

Forget watching romantic movies on Valentine's. 

Remember that unbelievers cannot be admired 

For their wrong beliefs and practices unsanctified. 

We're not old-fashioned, closed-minded, not full of vile pride.

As Allah's servants, we strive to leave what He dislikes.

~•~

📖 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

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=t7cNYS3a4gs

Poem: Divorce May Lead To Regret If You Disregarded The Available Solutions

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

💌 To those who take Allah's blessings in marriage lightly, 

Who treat marriage like it's a joke or funny story, 

Who wrongly assume that as soon as you get married 

You'd stay happy and completely free from all worries, 

And who guess that divorce can solve every misery: 

~•~

Is that how you perceive love? Temporary and cheap? 

Do you see marriage as a toy which you can freely 

Discard once you're bored or when it doesn't meet your needs? 

Kids who walk around licking lollipops partially 

Clearly lack good manners, morals and integrity. 

~•~

It's illogical to decide that you wish to leave 

Your husband simply because you find his looks "ugly" - 

Didn't you agree to his proposal previously? 

What happened to your ability to choose wisely? 

Those who break their vows often are deemed untrustworthy.

~•~ 

If you ditch your spouse for struggling financially, 

Doubtlessly you never loved him but desire money. 

If asking for divorce gets tempting as you believe 

Your marital life is devoid of true harmony, 

Ask yourself 'is there bliss with a broken family?'.

~•~

Marrying just to split up implies stupidity 

When you couldn't think of solutions ingeniously. 

Preserve marriage to please Allah, value loyalty, 

And work with your soulmate as a team so you both reach 

Jannah for safeguarding this gift from shaytan's envy. 

~•~

📖 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 

📖 Jabir RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, shaytan places his throne over the water and he sends out his troops. The closest to him in rank are the greatest at causing tribulations (mischief, trouble). One of them says: 'I have done this and this.' shaytan says: 'you have done nothing.' Another one says: 'I did not leave this man alone until I separated him from his wife.' shaytan embraces him and he says: 'you have done well!'" 

Source: Sahih Muslim 2813 

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/11/note-loyalty-for-allahs-sake-is-more.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/12/poem-demerits-of-divorce.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/04/poem-why-i-despise-divorce-even-though.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/07/poem-seven-reasons-why-divorce-is-more.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/10/poem-obvious-reasons-why-shaytan-finds.html 

https://youtu.be/a55_gXRWnUI

Note: Can An INTJ Personality Type Feel "Lonely"?

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

🗒️ Question: Do you, as an INTJ personality type, ever feel lonely? What is your secret to being very selective when it comes to choosing your close friends?

📝 Answer: Sometimes I do feel lonesome when there are certain topics I wish to discuss, ideas I'm willing to share, dreams which I'd like to have interpreted, questions that need to be asked, some doubts to be clarified, news I want to analyze or stuff I could rant about but realize there's no individual yet who can be counted as genuinely trustworthy, who isn't preoccupied with a multitude of responsibilities, and who won't misunderstand what I'm trying to convey. Alhamdulillah what I usually do when there's an urge to chat with somebody is I say some Du'as (supplicate to Allah the All-Knowing) or find comfort in reading some pages from the Noble Qur'an while hoping to attain rewards for every letter that's recited. Other times I read some articles or books, research online, listen to Islamic lectures including recorded Friday sermons / Jumuah Khutbahs on YouTube and browse around websites which promote self-confidence and self-development as a Muslim. 

From the reasons why I am rather choosy when it comes to building friendships and maintaining contact: 

1] I don't want to waste time, money, feelings, energy and words on those who pretend to be whom they aren't and who may secretly despise me in any way. To ensure their overall well-being and safety, lambs in general wouldn't mingle with wolves nor would birds build their nests nearby snakes. 

2] It doesn't make sense for a dedicated Muslim, who aims to be closer to Allah the Most Loving, to connect with people whose bad manners and negative influence act as obstacles to attaining Allah's Love. Skilled mountaineers would avoid climbing on feeble rocks and slippery surfaces to prevent falling. Nothing valuable can be gained from staying connected with individuals who are incapable of granting support, assistance and commitment. 

3] Being affiliated with the wrong circle of friends can lead to trouble in this fleeting world and the next. The less you socialize with toxic people, the farther you are from unnecessary stress, flattering those who are unworthy of your compliments, and collecting people's sins through futile gossiping.

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

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2378

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Nawawi

📖 Abu Darda RadhiAllahu 'anhu said: "A righteous companion is better than loneliness, and loneliness is better than an evil companion. A good writer is better than one silent, and one silent is better than an evil writer."

Source: Rawdat Al-‘Uqalā 56 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/08/poem-intjs-and-infjs-enjoy-their.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/08/note-choosiness-of-most-intjs-when-it.html 

https://high5test.com/intj-strengths-weaknesses/

https://personalitygrowth.com/heres-how-to-find-your-tribe-based-on-your-personality-type/

https://bestpersonalitytests.com/16-personality-types/