Poem: Keep Moving Forward Towards Allah.

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 When we make effort to progress in life for Allah,
Eagerly making gradual steps to deserve Jannah,
We find some "friends" who mock us or who doubt our niyyah.
We move forward while they linger in realms of fitna.
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Despite enjoining right, forbidding wrong, and helping,
Correcting their wrongs to aid them in self-improvement,
They resist and gladly insist on vile temptations
Like gossiping and pursuing haraam relations.
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"Don't judge me.", "Mind your business." are their usual statements,
Along with "You're so self-righteous.", "That's your opinion."
"We're still young. YOLO!" to justify sinful actions.
Indeed Only Allah knows who deserves His Guidance.
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We can't save our loved ones if they prefer misguidance,
If they're consumed by ignorance or innovation
(Bid'ah) or if their refusal stems from arrogance.
We'll stay patient, knowing we've done our best to help them.
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Let them find us weird or cringe by our transformation.
While we're repenting and they revile our improvements,
We often pray for them and pity their ignorance.
Accept we can't force people to have the same thinking.
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As long as we do Da'wah (Call and invitation),
Calling people to honor Allah's Laws and Rulings,
We can move on from those who respond with rejection,
And know Allah is the Only One Who can guide them.
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Alhamdulillah Allah saved us from our past sins,
From dunya's deceptions and deceitful companions.
If ever flashbacks of our misguided acts return,
We remain firm for Allah. Steadfastly keep moving.
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📖 Abu Qatadah RadhiAllahu ‘anhu narrated: 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

Note: We Can't Control People, Just Our Reactions.

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful 💌 Some aspects about people we can't control: 1] While we can't control people's decisions and we can't force everyone to agree with our beliefs, opinions and perceptions, we can control our reactions to their wrong choices, misinterpretation and mistakes by having patience. Someone's incorrect way of seeing something shouldn't influence us to be like them. 2] While we can't control their behavior and enforce everybody to maintain good character, we have the ability to control how we react when they demonstrate bad manners. A person's rudeness and disrespectful conduct towards us should train us to be more patient, not hatefully bitter. 3] While we can't control how some people make us feel, whether they've triggered feelings of sadness, hurt, jealousy, anger or attraction, we have the freewill Alhamdulillah to control our actions, refusing to act wrongly on any intense emotion. We can't control people, but we can control how we deal with them. Don't let something that you can't control stress you out or distract you from your life goals. When certain circumstances get out of hand or become unmanageable, always seek guidance and help from Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala Who has full control over everyone and everything. ~*~ 📖 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

Poem: Learn From Allah's Creations.

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Five positive traits good Muslims ought to have,
Which are learned from His wonderful creations.
Through these creatures, with Allah's Mercy above,
We can derive some beneficial lessons.
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Like the tiger, show courage for Allah's sake.
Be brave as you walk along Allah's Straight Way.
Rely on Allah, and use the means He gave
In obedience, while trusting Allah always.
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Show wisdom as the owl does in reacting.
Know that all things from Allah has a set time.
Take that chance to do good, be understanding,
And of Islam seek knowledge to be more wise.
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As the falcon, be observant and watchful.
Of the hypocrites' lies and scams be careful.
Be quick when speed is needed, stop if you must,
Slow down when you should, and know whom you can trust.
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Just as the just lion - Royal and regal,
Show justice, and be fair for Allah the King.
Guide the lost, defend your friends, remain loyal,
Lead the Way to Allah and depend on Him.
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Like the wolf, be independent, never lone,
Don't mind if you can't find a friend who is true.
Your goal: To be with Allah and Jannah's Home.
You are: Okay when alone, better in groups.
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As a Muslim, you aim to please God Allah.
With your mercy and kindness, you share Islam,
While including Muslims in your good Du'as,
So Paradise near Allah is where you land.
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📖 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

Hadith: Be Kind When You Find The Chance.

📖 Abdullah Ibn Umar RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The upper hand is better than the lower hand. The upper hand is the one that gives and the lower hand is the one that takes."

Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Al-Bukhārī 1362, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1033
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim

📖 Abu Umamah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "O son of Adam, to offer your surplus in charity is better for you, and to withhold it is evil for you, yet there is no blame to keep what is needed. Begin by giving to your dependents, for the upper hand is better than the lower hand."

Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1036

Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "There is not a day upon which the servant awakens but that two angels descend. One of them says: 'O Allah, repay one who spends in charity!' The other says: 'O Allah, destroy one who withholds charity!'"

Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Al-Bukhārī 1374, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1010

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

Hadith: Virtues Of Taking Care Of Your Speech.

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Allah does not like for you to waste wealth, nor ask many unnecessary questions, nor spread gossip.”

Source: Musnad Al-Bazzār 8463

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Mu’adh Ibn Jabal RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: He said, “O Messenger of Allah, instruct me.” The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Worship Allah as if you can see Him and prepare yourself for death. If you wish, I will tell you what should be reigned in more than all of that. It is this,” and the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam pointed to his tongue.

Source: Al-Ṣamt li Ibn Abī Dunyā 22

Grade: Jayyid (Very good) according to Al-Mundhiri

📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: We were gathered around the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam while he mentioned tribulations (trials, fitna), saying, “If you see that people have disordered their commitments, diminished their trusts, and are as jumbled as this,” and he interlaced his fingers. I stood to come near him and I said, “How should I act if that happens?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Stay in your house, control your tongue, accept what you know is good, reject what you know is evil, take care of your affairs specifically and abandon the affairs of the common people.”

Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4343

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