Poem: Be Strong Enough To Forgive Others

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Be strong enough to forgive people for Allah's sake,
Even those who gossiped about you, tarnished your name,
Who still owe you some money, tried to humiliate,
Ignored your salaams, mocked you, or put you under blame.
~•~
Forgive like the Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) was forgiving,
Who forgave Taif's people who weren't welcoming,
Abu Sufyan and Hind who had Hamza's heart bitten,
And Wahshi with others who later became Muslims.
~•~
Forgive as the Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) was kind and tough,
Who pardoned those who unjustly accused him and scoffed,
Called him names that didn't suit him and had him laughed at,
Unaware he's a mercy sent from Allah above.
~•~
Forgiveness doesn't mean returning to destruction,
Allowing oneself to befriend toxic companions
Who are used to lying, abusing, and backbiting,
Whose companionship brings nothing but bad influence.
~•~
To forgive Muslims for Allah's sake is to be free
From the urge to plot revenge, get even childishly,
And from enmity that keeps one from sleeping soundly.
It proves inner strength, faith and enhanced maturity.
~•~
Forgive that Muslim although you're not close anymore.
To forgive is to release them from being abhorred,
Despite remembering their insulting acts or words.
Forgive, even if the emotional wounds still hurt.
~•~
Forgive and move on. It's your right to choose friendly wisely,
Pious friends who aren't too proud to say they're sorry,
Who understand your story, forgive you readily,
And who live their lives to gain Allah's Love and Mercy.
~•~
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Charity does not decrease wealth, no one forgives another but that Allah increases his honor, and no one humbles himself for the sake of Allah but that Allah raises his status.”
Source: Sahih Muslim 2588
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
📖 Abdullah ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The merciful will be shown mercy by the Most Merciful. Be merciful to those on the earth and the One (Allah) in the heavens will have mercy upon you."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1924
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to At-Tirmidhi
📖 Al-Shafi’i, may Allah have mercy on him, wrote in his poetry, “When I forgave and stopped holding malice against anyone, I relieved my soul of the worries of enmity.”
Source: Dīwān Al-Shāfiʻī 31

Note: Thoughts On Bad Dreams We Have About Some People

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

💌 Oftentimes we wake up from nightmares or strange dreams about people whom we're acquainted with, whether they're our relatives, colleagues, neighbors or someone we've met through a mutual friend. Some of the visions we've had about those people may cause excessive worry, anxiety or feelings of discomfort when we're around them.
Allah the Almighty knows best. Two examples of bad dreams about individuals whom we know offline, regardless of how close our connection is with them include:
1] Seeing somebody try to harm us physically or emotionally in a dream. Being harmed, chased or confusingly ridiculed by them.
2] Having a weird dream in which you and a familiar face are being unusually intimate or inappropriate. Being in bed with them, enjoying a supposedly romantic date with them, strangely flirting with one another, watching them propose to you, or kissing them are some things you may have seen in this kind of dream.
🔸 Some possible meanings of certain nightmares concerning people:
1] Allah the Most Wise may be giving you signs regarding how this person truly feels about you. Perhaps they like you a lot or find specific traits of yours admirable, and this dream is a warning for you to ensure your affectionate moves are displayed moderately or you're given signals to avoid being too available, so the bond between you doesn't lead to something haraam/forbidden or abnormal.
Otherwise if you saw this person in your dream hurting you, there's a possibility that they could be secretly jealous of you, or they're completely against a number of your qualities or life choices. This dream may be a message from Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala for you to stay safe by slightly distancing yourself from them and accepting the fact that they can't always be relied on.
2] It may be that shaytan is attempting to play emotional and mental games with you by appearing in your dreams and resembling the image of people you know. Perhaps he wants you to pursue your feelings of attraction to someone and commit zina with them, or he desires that you discontinue a blessed friendship with a righteous Muslim by making them seem unpleasant and dangerous in a nightmare.
Inn-sha-Allah such nightmares, which shouldn't be interpreted literally, can't negatively impact you as long as you seek Allah's protection and resist the urge to spread it around.
3] A lot of your dreams could also represent your innermost thoughts, feelings and current condition. Maybe you miss that person so much so that a copy of them showed up in your dream as a way of coping with the sorrowful emotions associated with missing them. Maybe there's a quality that they possess which you can benefit from if you had it too e.g. humility, courage, confidence, assertiveness or generosity. Or maybe their presence in your life actually has significant meaning. Thus rather than taking them for granted, do what you can to maintain good connections with them for Allah's sake in a manner that inspires you two to be successful Muslims in both worlds.
https://www.abukhadeejah.com/notes-on-dream-interpretation/
📖 Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “When one of you sees a dream that he likes, it is from Allah so let him praise Allah for it and speak about it. When one of you sees something else he dislikes, it is from shaytan, so let him seek refuge from its evil and not mention it to anyone. It will not harm him."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6584
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari
📖 Jabir RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "If one of you sees a dream which he dislikes, let him blow on his left side three times and seek refuge in Allah from shaytan three times. Let him turn to the other side on which he was sleeping."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2262
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever sees me in a dream has truly seen me, for shaytan cannot assume my form."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6592
Sahih Muslim 2266
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 Abu Qatadah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The good dream is from Allah and the bad dream is from shaytan. Whoever sees something that he dislikes, let him blow to his left side three times and seek refuge from shaytan. Verily, it will not harm him and shaytan cannot appear in my form."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6594
Sahih Muslim 2261
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, "If one of you is frightened by a dream during sleep, let him say: 'I seek refuge in the perfect words of Allah from His anger, His punishment, and the evil of His servants, from the insinuations of devils and their presence.' Verily, they will never harm him."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3528
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to At-Tirmidhi

Note: Some Qualities Of INTJs (MBTI Personality)

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

🔸Some qualities or signs of an INTJ type:

1] In a group setting they're usually the quiet one, silently observing and attentively learning from behind the scenes. They speak up only when they believe that vocalizing their thoughts is beneficial or necessary. 

2] They never get bored reading, researching online and accumulating random information which they consider as relevant to their life goals or interests. "Robotic", "nerdy", "studious", "serious" and "erudite" are words that could describe them. 

3] They're either the only one not laughing, maintaining a straight face, when others are making jokes about other people, or they're the only listener grinning when they understood a sarcastic joke not about people but a subject that they find amusing.

4] They avoid public speaking if possible and their speech is usually brief, concise and to the point. 

5] They can often read between the lines and identify how someone may actually feel on the inside despite their outward behavior. Those whom they detect as untruthful or untrustworthy individuals who like playing passive-aggressive games are eventually avoided for their well-being.

6] From their teens or a younger age, INTJs typically feel like outsiders, not fitting in with their peers. They are oftentimes more mature and intellectually curious that they can't always relate to what seems popular, trendy or socially acceptable to the majority. Gossip is something they also intensely abhor.

7] Out of the 16 personality types INTJs are the most independent. They can be satisfied and contented, not "lonely", when solo especially if performing a task or accomplishing something on their own (with Allah's help) is more efficient than with a group of unreliable individuals. 

8] They don't get offended easily since they value the truth, logic and reason more than fluctuating emotions. You can yell at them, scold them, accuse, insult or exclude them from gatherings and they still (with Allah's Will) manage to stand up resilient and move on confidently, unfazed by criticism and irrational moves. 

9] Because they're more future-oriented, visionary and forward thinking, they easily move on from the past. They're not afraid of detaching, cancelling some plans, and disconnecting from certain distractions if doing so is more sensible and advantageous than continuing inefficiently. 

10] While it takes a lot of time to befriend INTJs, as they're extremely selective regarding who they emotionally invest in, once they regard you as part of their circle of trusted companions, they prove to be very caring, loyal and protective. You get to see a side of them too which they conceal from strangers. 

11] Actual INTJs, not INTJ-wannabes, aren't obnoxiously disrespectful and insulting without justification. They're not the kind to bully others specifically since they dislike dealing with unnecessary emotional reactions. They'd rather avoid those who conflict with them than indulge in unwanted interactions and fruitless arguments. 

https://personalitygrowth.com/most-likely-first-impressions-of-each-personality-type/

https://www.personalityperfect.com/test/free-personality-test/

Poem: What To Do When You Miss Your Husband

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

💌 Some tips for the wife to cope with missing her husband, 

Her other half and soulmate whom Allah has chosen,

Whether he works far away or he travels often, 

Or he's wed to multiple wives to raise more children.

~•~

The fact you long for his presence when he is absent,

Or you get worried or cranky when you're not near him, 

Is clear evidence you care about your dear husband.

Your love is genuine with such special connection.

~•~

Take note of this, regardless of where your husband goes 

On earth, you're both under the same skies, while Allah knows 

How much you miss each other as your affection grows 

With every thought of him for sweet gestures he has shown. 

~•~

You're not alone on nights when he's not by your pillow, 

As Allah the Most Kind sees you, ready to comfort 

Your heart with solace whenever you read Allah's Words.

Keep calm knowing this world's challenges won't take too long.

~•~

After a distressing evening full of thunderstorms 

Follow dawn and a brighter morning with sunlight warm.

Just as you'd admire a rose's scent more than its thorns, 

Focus on loving Allah more and gaining rewards. 

~•~

There's reward in being patient with Allah's Decree, 

Contentment in believing after trials come ease,

At least if not on earth then in Jannah finally 

Where the pious souls can enjoy love eternally.

~•~

Missing your spouse? Mention him in Du'as lovingly.

Pray that Jannah's where you'll reunite ultimately.

Understand that when you go through distress or unease,

Sins leave. So persevere with Sabr and loyalty.

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "If a woman prays her five prayers, fasts her month of Ramadan, guards her chastity, and obeys her husband, she will enter Paradise from any gate she wishes."

Source: Sahih Ibn Hibbān 4252

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "If I were to order anyone to prostrate to another, I would have ordered a wife to prostrate before her husband."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1159

Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to At-Tirmidhi

Ali Al-Qari said, "That she prostrates to her husband is due to the number of his rights over her and her difficulty in maintaining gratitude for them. This rhetorical point conveys the obligation of the wife to obey her husband in his rights. Indeed, prostration is not lawful to anyone other than Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala."

Source: Mirqāt Al-Mafātih 5/2125

📖 Ibn 'Abbas RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "I was shown the Hellfire and (found) that the majority of its dwellers were women who were ungrateful." It was asked, "Do they disbelieve in Allah?" (or are they ungrateful to Allah?) He SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam replied, "They are ungrateful to their husbands and are ungrateful for the favors and the good (charitable deeds) done to them. If you have always been good (benevolent) to one of them and then she sees something in you (not of her liking), she will say, 'I have never received any good from you."

Sahih Al-Bukhari 29

In-book reference: Book 2, Hadith 22

USC-MSA web (English) reference: Vol. 1, Book 2, Hadith 29

Poem: Money Is Either A Test Or A Blessing

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

💌 The wealth that Allah gave you is a test from Allah. 

What you spend on from what you earn can reveal a  lot, 

Your true colors, your goals in life, what you truly love - 

Money: A route to Jannah, or a source of fitna. 

~•~

Some splurge their income on traveling around the world, 

On snacks, on cosmetics, on jewelry made of gold, 

On stacking up their closets with branded shoes and clothes, 

While most purchase essentials which they can just afford. 

~•~

How you use up your wealth can say so much about you - 

Generous - if you mostly buy gifts and feed the poor.

Greedy - if earnings are mainly spent on surplus food. 

Shallow - if richness makes you loathe those with less or few. 

~•~

Smart - if part of your salary grants access to books.

Selfish - if being rich only means improving looks, 

Adorning oneself with greed and pompous attitude.

Lost - if money distracts you from Jannah and the truth. 

~•~

The wise whom Allah guides utilize their wealth for good, 

To run Islamic schools so Islam is understood, 

To share Islam with all, so peace surrounds neighborhoods - 

Islam: Our faith that promotes patience and gratitude.

~•~

As Muslims we must stay patient with Allah's Qadr, 

Patient serving Allah and obeying His Orders, 

Patient during tough times and when things are in order, 

Patiently steadfast when gains increase or get lesser.

~•~

Remember: Dunya is not permanent - Jannah is. 

How wealthy one is doesn't measure actual success.

We're not yet successful until we pass Allah's tests, 

And meet Allah in Jannah where there's eternal bliss. 

~•~

📖 Ibn Abbas RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Take advantage of five before five: Your youth before your old age, your health before your illness, your riches before your poverty, your free time before your work, and your life before your death."

Source: Shu’ab Al-Imān 9575

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Abdullah ibn Umar RadhiAllahu 'anhuma 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: Sahih Al-Bukhari 1362

Sahih Muslim 1033

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, "Beware of greed, for it was only greed that destroyed those before you. It commanded them to be miserly and they did so. It commanded them to sever their family ties and they did so. It commanded them to behave wickedly and they did so."

Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 1698

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani