بسم الله. ربي زدني علما. امين

بسم الله. ربي زدني علما. امين
May Allah the Almighty grant us more beneficial knowledge, accept our good deeds, forgive our mistakes, protect us from fitna, and join us with the righteous believers in Jannatul Ferdaus. Ameen.

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Note: For Allah's Sake Patiently Love Your Husband Sincerely Not For Your Spouse's Money

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

✅ Question: Thoroughly without sugarcoating describe and analyze in detail the tone of this Facebook status update by an INTJ-A female and give 11 examples to clarify their message then give 13 other sentences which almost mean the same thing: "While your hubby is obliged to treat you kindly, not everyday he'll give money freely just as not every second you be looking sexy."

💠 Gemini AI: The Status: "While your hubby is obliged to treat you kindly, not everyday he'll give money freely just as not every second you be looking sexy."

Tone Analysis (Thorough and Unsugarcoated):

The tone of this status update is predominantly:

Pragmatic and Realistic: It cuts through romanticized notions of marriage. The INTJ's "Thinking" preference is evident here, favoring logic and objective reality over idealized emotional expectations. She's stating what she perceives as a functional truth of relationships.


Transactional (with a basis of obligation): It frames aspects of the relationship in terms of exchange or balance, but not purely transactional. Kindness is presented as an "obligation"—a baseline, non-negotiable requirement. Beyond that, elements like financial giving and maintaining peak physical attractiveness are presented as variables, not constants, and implicitly, as contributions that may fluctuate.


Direct and Blunt: True to the INTJ style, particularly an Assertive (A) one who is less concerned with social niceties if they obscure a point. There's no sugarcoating. "Not everyday he'll give money freely" and "not every second you be looking sexy" are straightforward declarations. The slightly ungrammatical "you be looking sexy" adds a colloquial, almost dismissive flavor to the ideal of constant sexiness, reinforcing the bluntness.


Analytical and Detached: The statement dissects relationship dynamics into components (kindness, financial support, physical attractiveness) and analyzes their expected frequency or consistency. It's less about the emotional experience and more about the mechanics or "rules" of the system as she sees them.


Assertive and Confident: The INTJ-A personality is self-assured. She's not asking for opinions; she's stating her observation or principle as a matter-of-fact. There's an underlying confidence in her perspective.


Potentially Provocative/Challenging: While she might see it as simple realism, the juxtaposition of a husband's financial generosity with a wife's physical appearance ("looking sexy") could be intentionally provocative or, at the very least, designed to make people think critically about unspoken expectations in relationships. It challenges both the spouse expecting constant financial pampering and the spouse expecting constant aesthetic perfection.


Unsentimental: There's a distinct lack of romantic idealism or flowery language. It's functional. Love and affection are implied to exist around these practical considerations, but the focus here is on the functional realities.


Fairness-Oriented (in a specific way): The "just as" construction implies a sense of reciprocity or balance. If one partner isn't expected to provide something (e.g., constant free-flowing money) 100% of the time, then the other partner also isn't expected to deliver on their variable contributions (e.g., looking "sexy") 100% of the time. It's about managing mutual expectations.


In essence, the INTJ-A female is likely communicating: "Let's be real. Kindness is the foundation and a requirement. Beyond that, other contributions in a marriage—like financial generosity or maintaining a certain level of physical appeal—are not and should not be expected to be constant, 24/7 outputs from either partner. Manage your expectations accordingly for a sustainable partnership."

It's a call for practical understanding, devoid of what she might perceive as unrealistic or emotionally-driven demands that don't align with the logical functioning of a long-term relationship. Others (especially Feeling types) might perceive this tone as cold, cynical, or overly transactional, missing the INTJ's underlying search for a sustainable, logically sound framework for partnership.

11 Examples to Clarify Their Message (reflecting the underlying principle):

The core message is about differentiating baseline obligations from variable contributions and recognizing that these variables apply to both partners.

He's expected to be emotionally supportive (kindness), but he might not always have the energy for deep, lengthy emotional processing after a draining day, just as you might not always have the energy to meticulously plan an elaborate date night.


You both commit to household responsibilities (obligation), but he might not fix the leaky faucet the instant it's mentioned, just as you might not have dinner on the table at precisely 6 PM every single day.


He's obliged to be faithful (kindness/respect), but he won't always shower you with expensive gifts for no reason, just as you won't always be in the mood for intense physical intimacy.


She is expected to communicate respectfully (kindness), but she won't always agree with his opinions or enthusiastically support all his hobbies, just as he won't always find her detailed work stories riveting.


A partner is obliged to show care, but they might not always be a mind-reader for your every unspoken need, just as you won't always preemptively solve all their minor inconveniences.


He’s obliged to respect your family (kindness), but he doesn’t have to become best friends with your most annoying cousin, just as you don’t have to approve of all the decisions made by his overly domineering boss.


Kindness dictates he listens to your problems, but he isn't your 24/7 therapist on call, just as you aren't his constant personal assistant for every minor task.


There's an obligation for mutual support in goals, but he might not always have the immediate financial capacity to fund your new venture, just as you might not always have the time to proofread all his reports.


He's expected to be a present father (if applicable, a form of kindness/responsibility), but he won't always be the 'fun parent' full of boundless energy, just as you won't always be the 'patient teacher' with endless calm.


Honesty is an obligation, but he might not always share every fleeting thought or minor daily annoyance immediately, just as you might not always verbalize every single mood fluctuation.


He’s obliged to consider your needs, but not every decision will be 100% to your liking or prioritize you above all else (especially if other obligations exist), just as not every one of your choices will perfectly align with his preferences.


13 Other Sentences Which Almost Mean the Same Thing:

"Basic decency and kindness are mandatory in marriage; constant financial windfalls aren't, much like perpetual physical perfection isn't your daily reality."


"Expect kindness from your husband as a given, but don't bank on daily cash, just as he shouldn't expect you to be flawlessly glamorous 24/7."


"A husband's duty is to be kind, but unconditional, daily financial support is not guaranteed, just as a wife's peak attractiveness isn't a constant state."


"While kindness is a marital non-negotiable, the flow of money isn't always open, just as your 'sexy' isn't always switched on."


"He must treat you well; however, discretionary spending from him isn't a daily right, just as you're not required to look like a model every waking moment."


"Fundamental kindness is an expectation in marriage, but don't count on him being an ATM every day, anymore than he can count on you always being perfectly put-together."


"Treating you with kindness is his baseline responsibility; providing endless funds isn't, just as maintaining constant sex appeal isn't yours."


"Marital kindness is essential, but daily financial generosity is a variable, just like your effort to look 'sexy' can fluctuate."


"It's his job to be kind, but it's unrealistic to expect him to dispense money on demand, just as it's unrealistic for him to expect you to be 'on' visually all the time."


"Kindness is the marital standard; extras like readily available cash aren't always on tap, similar to how maintaining peak sexiness isn't a continuous performance."


"Your husband owes you kindness, but not necessarily his wallet daily, in the same way you don't owe him a constant state of 'sexiness'."


"Mutual respect and kindness are foundational, but continuous financial disbursements or unwavering physical allure are variable, not constant, marital attributes for either partner."


"The obligation for him is kindness, not an open bank account every day, just as the expectation for you isn't to be a perpetual genie unrealistically granting him all his wishes."

⤴️ Some notes from Gemini AI

Note: Quick Tips Regarding Some Insecure Husbands

 بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

💡 In some cases an insecure guy really dislikes it when his wife appears to be more financially stable or successful than him because he may fear that she can leave him anytime. Such insecure husband, regardless of his age, may feel like an ultimate failure if he sees his wife earning a lot more income than him so he, as a human being prone to making mistakes and wrong choices now and then, may be tempted to do the following at times:

❎ The insecure husband may refrain from complimenting his wife whom he witnesses is more well-off than him just to negatively influence her moods hoping that her negative emotions can have a drastic effect on her overall performance so he can be the more financially stable spouse again and she can depend on him once more. A lot of guys like to feel "needed" or "wanted" like it's a big indicator of their worth/value.

❎ He may secretly get married again, eventually allowing her to find out that he has another legal wife just so she can suffer from intense jealousy, while he desperately wishes that her unsettling emotional state would ruin her overall performance and so he can return to being the spouse whom she's dependent on financially.

❎ The insecure guy gradually acts more distant and aloof, deliberately ignoring her messages, seldom spending quality time with her and doing whatever he can to emotionally destroy his wife whom he envies until she can't take his idiotic acts anymore so she asks for divorce which he won't give until she gives up her halal business so he can be the more financially successful spouse again.

✅ Instead of the wife instantly considering separation, if she truly loves her human husband for Allah's sake ever since she willingly accepted his marriage proposal, she must stay patient with her other half to serve Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala and advise her husband, patiently educating him about how he must not see her as a threat or reassuring him that he mustn't fear that she may leave him anytime because she sincerely loves him for Allah's sake. The secure, loyal and confident Muslim wife should avoid:

❎ Acting obnoxiously boastful about her financial success to her husband's face and if ever he seems jealously threatened she should find ways to comfort him and to tone down his insecurities. She must help her sensitive husband realize that her financial success won't stop her from staying loyal to him for Allah's sake.

❎ Behaving too independent as if she can easily ditch him whenever she likes. A good Muslim wife should be humble enough to make her husband feel as if he really is the leader of their household and that she genuinely respects him for trying his best to be a hardworking provider etc. 

❎ Frequently and needlessly saying positive remarks about non-mahram men in his presence, particularly any of his brothers, or more financially thriving entrepreneurs and professionals because an insecure guy would typically feel worse when others' successes remind him of his setbacks or shortcomings.


There's no point in divorcing an insecure guy if the woman may remarry another guy who could be more insecure than the previous spouse. 


📑 Sharing my research paper written as a student from Markaz Ibn Al-Qayyim Inn-sha-Allah in Arabic language as sadaqa jaariyah (the topic I chose was about the negative consequences of divorce): 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NtHxopYvOsSp5ySaMWBTssWU-B8x4xmw/view


✅ Some advice on how divorce is not always the best solution,

PDF document (in English language) which you can Inn-sha-Allah share as sadaqah jaariya: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X6s2MS9EBIz0HMBGh8sWpnXQlEvjq3Bs/view


🗒️ Note: Reminder to recite Surah Al-Kahf every Jumuah Friday and include the Muslim Ummah in your Du'as.

Note: Some Reminders From An INTJ Muslimah (88)

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

Note: Alhamdulillah. Sharing Some Lessons Learned From The Islamic Courses In Arabic Language At Markaz Ibn Al-Qayyim

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 
🌼 Alhamdulillah, with Tawfeeq and guidance only from Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala, my brothers (ustadh Ahmad and ustadh AbdurRahman) and I were able to complete the Islamic education courses in Arabic language at Markaz Ibn AlQayyim, based in one of the Middle Eastern countries with sheikh Dr Khalid Adh-Dhufairi (I'm sorry if I misspelled his name), which took four semesters Alhamdulillah.

Although my weakest subject I've realized is Nahu or advanced Arabic grammar, which I need to improve and 
Inn-sha-Allah work on in the present and future, I am very grateful Alhamdulillah for the many lessons which Allah the Most Wise has taught us through the informative online classes, recorded lectures we listened to and PDF documents that we still need to read more often, and I pray that Allah the Most Merciful immensely rewards all those generous Muslims who sponsored for our online courses at this prestigious Islamic institute. Ameen.

Inn-sha-Allah we shall continue our pursuit of seeking authentic Islamic knowledge to enhance our faith Imaan and strengthen our connection with our Creator Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala and keep sharing what we have discovered for Allah's sake whenever we can until our souls return to Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala, while striving to avoid anything which could lead to fitna and deviance of any sort.

✅ 3 Quick lessons learned from the valuable courses we took Alhamdulillah while I taught Qur'an subject to several high school female students at Wisdom Islamic School:
1• Purifying one's niyyah intention is very important. Even if the outcome may not always be pleasant or satisfactory, what truly matter are the sincere efforts and 
Inn-sha-Allah the rewards attained from the patience you tried your best to maintain for Allah's sake.
2• Sometimes you experience certain incidents as a teacher also taking some online classes so you're reminded of how to treat your own students. For instance, recently while busily taking an online exam, despite doing my best to comprehend the PDF documents and content etc. for several hours with insufficient sleep, I received a score of 30 out of 50 in the Nahu (advanced Arabic grammar) subject exam which is equivalent to 70% if I'm not mistaken and the tears just fell as I noticed how low it was (I thought I could at least gain 80 something percent). I instantly recalled that's probably how bad some learners feel when they earn a a grade below 70% at times. Alhamdulillah it's an effective reminder to be more empathetic towards fellow human beings when one finds the opportunity to be more lenient when necessary and to never quit learning. 
3• Even if we attained an Ijazah, certificate or award of any kind, I believe that as Muslims Alhamdulillah we should still continue learning more about our Deen Islam through reliable sources according to the teachings in the Noble Qur'an and Sunnah of the beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam. 

⚠️ Actually arrogant individuals act as if they know better than everyone whom they meet and may behave as though they're absolutely qualified to deliver formal lectures whenever they spot an audience, while those who sincerely seek authentic Islamic knowledge discover there's still so much to research and understand, so we continue for Allah's sake in patiently learning and researching.

https://markzibnqayyim.com/my/

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Note: Sharing Some More Tips And Lessons Learned From Our Recent Trip To Samal Island (Mindanao Philippines)

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 

📝 Five more lessons learned Alhamdulillah from our recent outing in Samal Island with some loved ones and sisters in Islam (not our first time going there but we don't go to Samal Island every year):
1🔹 Although I bought some drinks the night before we went to the wharf the next day, I eventually forgot to bring the beverages which I placed inside the freezer due to rushing in the morning.
Lesson learned for those who generally like to think "it's okay; there's still plenty of time
Inn-sha-Allah before we go, no need to rush things.": It is a lot better to pack one's luggage the night or even the day before traveling rather than hurriedly packing prior to going out and later on discovering some items were forgotten.
2🔹 Alhamdulillah when we arrived at the wharf while waiting for the ship to arrive, one of our female students bought for me and herself bottles of water after I informed her how I forgot the cold beverages.
Lesson learned: Sometimes Allah the Almighty decrees that some of His servants go through certain difficulties or they commit some mistakes so He Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala can examine your reaction - will you attempt to empathize with those human beings and do what you can to improve their situation for Allah's sake? Or will you learn from their errors and do your best to avoid copying what they did in the future? Or will you make fun of them? Or will you recall that you too aren't the only one on earth occasionally going through mishaps from time to time? What most people experience at times can be very useful lessons for us and others.
3🔹 While having lunch at the Muslim community that we visited Alhamdulillah, I recalled how I not only forgot the drinks I bought the night going to Samal Island but I also forgot to bring with me the bottles of spicy chili sauce one of which I wanted to give as a small gift to the host together with a pack of marshmello sweets which I was looking forward to giving some of the kids at the Muslim community.
Lesson learned: Always strive to purify your niyyah intention to do good deeds sincerely to please Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala Only so that if ever the good deed which you eagerly intended to do is not achieved or it couldn't be completed for whatever reason, then
Inn-sha-Allah you still attain some rewards for your sincere intentions.
4🔹 I also recalled how one of my daughter's classmates accordingly forgot to carry soy sauce and limes / calamansi which were newly bought if I'm not mistaken and how I was the one making use of some soy sauce and calamansi during lunch that day (we were on the same island but the teens were at Villa Amparo resort while I visited a Muslim community). May Allah the Most Merciful again reward those Muslims who generously prepared the lunch and merienda and increase the barakah blessings in their lives always. Ameen.
Lesson learned: Oftentimes in this temporary dunya / world, there will be some things with us which a number of individuals probably lack while those same individuals enjoy some things which we don't or can't have. Instead of consistently comparing yourself to others' circumstances, train yourself to patiently accept Allah's Qadr/Decree as much as you can, knowing that Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala loves it when the believers show patience for His sake, and try to stay contented. If contentment is usually challenging at first, then at least refrain from loudly complaining or negatively overthinking. Complaints are pointless if they don't come with suggested solutions to solve problems.
5🔹 I thought I could visit another sister in Islam residing somewhere around Samal Island and we could have a lengthy conversation about how to persevere for Allah's sake in marriage perhaps after visiting the Muslim community but I couldn't because I totally forgot to inform her of my arrival that time and I was willing to join the family of one of my daughter's Tausug friends who also went to Samal Island while I intended to visit the Muslim community but I went along with another group before their car arrived on the island (so many vehicles going to Samal Island on Saturdays and Sundays). Telling the mom of my daughter's friend something like:
"Yes Inn-sha-Allah I'll meet you when we arrive at Samal, don't worry" isn't clear enough if you're waiting for their car to arrive while another vehicle is waiting for you to send you to their Muslim community.
Alhamdulillah at least I'm happy that the family of my daughter's friend were able to spend some quality time at a different beach together so they can relax for that day instead of feeling obliged to answer my multitude of random questions.
Inn-sha-Allah I hope we can have another time productively spent in the future.
Lesson learned: Next time Inn-sha-Allah if you're traveling or going on an outing with several groups to the same destination, it may be more efficient if all the members in each group not only have data or load on their cellphones but also they're given a list of places where they can assemble in case they wish to meet up with the others. While there should be a Plan B, Plan C, Plan D, Plan E etc. we Muslims must take note that even if we plan certain things, Allah the Most Wise controls everything in the universe and outside of the universe and He Subhaanahu wa Ta'aa always plans and destines what He Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala knows is the most ideal or most rewarding for us in both worlds.
Note: Photos shared by Zahra one of our students at Wisdom Islamic School