Tips: Some Things You May Relate To If You Have Ni Introverted Intuition As Your Dominant Cognitive Function - If You're INTJ Or INFJ

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

📑 Some strange things you may relate to if you have Ni (introverted intuition) as your dominant cognitive function (if your MBTI personality type is INFJ or INTJ): 

1] In some gatherings or situations where you must interact with other individuals, you sometimes feel or imagine as though you're in a prank TV episode or social experiment show with surveillance gadgets around. If somebody mistreats you or shows any sign of disrespect, you visualize them as lousy actors who were given instructions by an insecure outsider to annoy you for the sake of seeing you overreact. In many cases you'd respond in a way that won't give your opponents the satisfaction of witnessing you acting provoked emotionally. As Muslims Alhamdulillah we strive to avoid behaving in ways that would entertain shaytan and his misguided allies.

2] Most "surprises" can't really surprise you, since (with Allah's Will) you recognize patterns and have an uncanny ability (with intuition gifted by Allah the Most Wise) to guess people's probable motives behind a lot of their actions. 

3] You can usually sense how a person actually feels about you, despite the facial gestures and body language signals they attempt to make. With guidance from Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala, you're capable of determining if somebody is telling facts, being untruthful, or if they're the kind of acquaintance who'll disappoint you numerous times in the future and you're unsurprised by their unreliability. 

4] With Allah's Will, a lot of your dreams actually come true. 

5] When someone whom you truly love for Allah's sake misbehaves, upsets you or acts illogically, it's easy for you to analyze all the possible reasons behind why they may be acting weird, so you're able to forgive them readily. To you, there's a difference between a friend who mistreats you because they don't like you back in reality and a loved one who may occasionally upset you because some nosy outsiders, who envy your connection, are the ones compelling them to treat you wrongly or they're struggling with lots of difficulties which deter them from behaving decently. 

6] When given multiple choices to choose from, you can decisively pick the option which you believe is the most effective, meaningful and rewarding for you, without remorse, even if what you selected may have its disadvantages, particularly if you always trust that Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala only grants you what He knows is beneficial for your soul. 

7] With Ni (introverted intuition) as your dominant cognitive function, you're not very observant with all of the details of your surroundings most of the time. Generally you focus on the big picture, listen to the main points of a lengthy discussion and tend to jump to conclusions when you're stressed out. 

Although we've made mistakes and misjudgements in the past, Alhamdulillah we have learned so much from them and still continue learning.

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📖 Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Beware of the intuition of the believer. Verily, he sees with the Light of Allah." Then, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam recited the verse, “Verily, in that are signs for those of discernment.” (The Noble Qur'an 15:75)

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3127

Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Haythami

Ibn Al-Qayyim (May Allah have mercy on him. Ameen.) said, “It is a light that Allah bestows in the heart of His servant, by which he distinguishes between truth and falsehood, advantage and disadvantage, the honest and the liar.”

Source: Madārij Al-Sālikīn 2/453

📖 Abu Tha'laba RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, tell me what is lawful and unlawful for me.” The Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Righteousness is serenity in the soul and peace of mind in the heart. 

Sin is not serene in the soul and not pleasant to the heart, even if the judge gives you approval."

Source: Musnad Ahmed 17396 

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Abu Umamah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: A man asked the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam, “What is faith?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “If you are happy with your good deeds and saddened by your bad deeds, then you are a believer.” The man said, “O Messenger of Allah, what is sin?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "If something waivers in your soul (disturbs you), then you should leave it."

Source: Musnad Ahmed 21695 

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani 

📖 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 Muhammad 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 

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Tips: Red Flags Of Toxic Friendships And Signs Of A Real "Frenemy"

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

📑 Red flags of toxic friendships and signs that somebody isn't a real friend but an enemy in disguise or "frenemy", despite their rehearsed smiles, jokes and willingness to join you on outings: 

1] They easily tease and laugh at you yet ironically get offended when you joke about them. 

2] They don't seem genuinely interested or concerned whenever you share some news and info about yourself with them yet they expect you to be attentive when they're bragging or complaining to you about an issue. 

3] They have an awful obsession with gossiping, fault-finding and acting as if they're completely flawless. It can be a challenge to act naturally around them because you're worried they may criticize, belittle or embarrass you at any moment. 

4] Ever since you first met, they haven't actually been helpful, inspiring and supportive. You feel like you're only wasting time and energy whenever you unwillingly interact with them. 

5] If you were to count the number of times they initiated conversations with you online and face to face, you'd realize that you're mostly the one reaching out and putting effort in maintaining the connection. 

6] You're more joyful and at ease when they're absent than when they're around. You don't miss them when they've been away for several weeks, as their vibes and overall presence make you very uncomfortable or unsure of yourself. 

7] Even if you exchange salaams and handshakes occasionally, a lot of your dialogues are unpleasantly awkward and several times they've indicated they're untrustworthy, so you can never entrust them with anything. 

Once you've discovered that someone doesn't deserve your trust and loyalty, minimize unimportant interactions with them for Allah's sake to preserve your faith/Imaan and emotional well-being, while still treating them with common courtesy.

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📖 Abu Umamah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever loves for the sake of Allah, hates for the sake of Allah, gives for the sake of Allah, and withholds for the sake of Allah has perfected the faith."

Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4681

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani 

📖 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 

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Tips: Some Advice On Remaining Steadfast For Allah's Sake

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

🗒️ Allah the Most Merciful said:

"Indeed, those who have said, "Our Lord is Allah " and then remained (steadfast) on a right course - the angels will descend upon them, [saying], 'Do not fear and do not grieve but receive good tidings of Paradise, which you were promised.'" (Surah Fussilat verse 41:30)

💎 Some tips to attain patience and steadfastness in Islam:

1] Remember your actual mission and purpose in life. Strive to fulfill your duties to our Creator Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala.

2] Recall Allah's blessings on you, especially the blessing of being Muslim, guided by Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala to the truth and correct 'Aqeedah.

3] Train yourself to stay grateful to Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala. Say Dhikr and Du'a as frequently as you can.

4] Focus on your journey. Avoid comparing your tests to others' exams and trials.

5] Understand the virtues of patience and why Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala often tests those whom He loves.

6] Attain genuine happiness by striving to do what you can to join those whom Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala loves.

7] Take good care of your heart by maintaining strong connection with Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala.

8] Aspire to remain truthful and avoid lies as much as possible.

9] Sincerely seek Allah's Forgiveness day and night.

10] Don't be too hard on yourself. Acknowledge Allah's Mercy.

11] Be consistent and continue moving forward towards Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala.

12] Consistently acquire authentic Islamic knowledge through reliable sources.

13] Remain steadfast upon the right path, avoiding anything which could lead to misguidance and bid'ah.

14] Genuinely help other Muslims for Allah's sake. Support one another in doing the deeds which Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala and His noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam love.

15] Say more Du'a and wholeheartedly supplicate to Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala that He keeps you steadfast and patient.

The beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam is the best role model from whom we can learn many noble traits like patience and steadfastness. The other Prophets of Allah 'alaihim as-salaam were also notable examples in maintaining patience and steadfastness throughout their lives. 

📖 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), 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. 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

📖 Sufyan Ibn Abdullah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: I said, "O Messenger of Allah, tell me of a word in Islam which I will not need to ask of anyone after you." The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Say, 'I have faith in Allah,' and then remain steadfast."

Source: Sahih Muslim 38

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

Note: Imagine The People You Meet As Items At A Grocery Store (On Incompatibility)

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

🛍️👝 Imagine the people you meet as items for sale at a supermarket or grocery store. Although all of those products may be in good condition, you'll realize that you won't be interested in purchasing every single one of them for the following reasons: 

1] You can't afford to buy them at the moment. 

2] You don't really require them for now. There are other things which are more important. 

3] You've tried them before and you didn't enjoy the experience, or they remind you of someone or something that's unpleasant in your opinion. 

4] You could be slightly curious about them until you admit they're not intriguing enough to hold your attention. 

5] You were too distracted or walking too fast that you unintentionally overlooked them.

✅ Lesson: Even if you're one of those kindhearted believers whom Allah the Almighty loves and guides, there will always be a number of individuals who are not eager to connect with you because: 

1] They assume beforehand that you'll instantly reject them, or they believe they're not up to your level. Low or lack of confidence causes them to feel as though they are "not good enough" for you. 

2] They're too focused on some tasks or too emotionally preoccupied to even think of befriending you, or they can't see any purpose in trying to network with you. 

3] Your name or presence reminds them of somebody who mistreated them in the past. Maintaining a cordial connection with you would make it difficult for them to move on from previous emotional scars. 

4] They perceive you as too different and unrelatable. Not having a sufficient number of similar goals and interests, particularly if there's an obvious language barrier, can lead you both to feeling mutually uninterested in becoming close friends. 

5] They simply didn't notice you or they were unable to recognize the merits of starting a friendship with you. 

It's not your fault that some souls on earth can't reciprocate your efforts to get acquainted with them. Striving to patiently accept what Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala decrees and doesn't destine is part of being a Muslim.

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📖 Abu Umamah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever loves for the sake of Allah, hates for the sake of Allah, gives for the sake of Allah, and withholds for the sake of Allah has perfected the faith (Imaan)."

Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4681

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani 

📖 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 Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The souls are conscripted soldiers. They come together upon what they recognize, and they differ upon what they reject." 

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 3109

Sahih Muslim 2638 

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

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Tips: What Immaturity Is And What It's Not

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

🗒️ Immature adults generally act like children and most of the time lack good manners when dealing with others. 

🔹 You're not immature if you often enjoy spending time with kids, including your nieces and nephews, particularly when taking care of them. The term "immature" suitably describes adults who spend most of their lifetime plotting of ways to bully and get back at somebody who is a lot younger than them. 

🔹 You're not immature if oftentimes your bedroom, residence or office gets messy and unorganized, especially when you are too stressed or fatigued to maintain its tidiness. A person would be immature if they instantly judge everybody based on their outward appearance and environment they reside in without prior attempt to actually become acquainted with them. 

🔹 You're not immature if you sometimes smell like perspiration, specially if you've been walking around a lot, you have health issues, or you are still preoccupied with tasks that are tiring. Immature adults tend to make fun of others' flaws and imperfections as though they themselves are completely free from shortcomings. 

🔹 You are not immature if you occasionally giggle when you find an inoffensive joke or witty remark funny. You would be immature if you repeatedly laugh at other people whenever they slip, lose their balance, mispronounce a word, make mistakes or find themselves in awkward situations, instead of making effort to show empathy. 

🔹 You are far from being immature if you're uninterested in winning every single debate and arguing with those who are too arrogant to forgive, apologize or admit their wrongs. Immaturity is obvious when one is incapable of letting go of past slights and misunderstandings. 

🔹 Rightfully asserting your rights with their valid reasons does not make you immature. What does is when you always feel a sense of entitlement, insist that anytime you can grab what others have because you pridefully believe you deserve it somehow, and when you don't receive what you demanded, you overreact irrationally. 

🔹 Other negative qualities which are typical of immature adults include: Laughing boisterously when one should be taking something seriously, playing a game on one's phone or being deliberately inattentive when a lecturer is delivering a speech, and participating in childish gossip.

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📖 Abu Dharr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Fear Allah wherever you are, follow a bad deed with a good deed and it will erase it, and behave well with good character towards the people."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1987

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to At-Tirmidhi 

📖 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 

📖 Abu Nu'aym reported: Fudayl Ibn 'Iyad, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “If you mix with people, mix with those who have good character; it only invites to good. Do not mix with those who have bad character, for it only invites to evil.”

Source: Ḥilyat Al-Awliyā’ 11728

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