Note: The Need To Say More Du'as As Earthquakes Become More Frequent

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 When a woman is about to give birth, she experiences mild contractions every once in a while. She goes through frequent labor contractions prior to the actual date of delivery, signalling that the time her baby comes out is almost approaching. Similarly, frequent occurrence of earthquakes is from the signs of the coming of the Day of Judgment.
Before the advent of the Day of Resurrection, Allah the Almighty can cause earthquakes to take place occasionally as warnings and reminders for us to prepare for the final meeting.
Alhamdulillah we are granted many chances to do Tawbah/repent (from uploading TikTok videos, gossiping, addiction to music, neglecting the obligatory prayers, not dressing modestly etc.), improve our faith/Imaan, and rectify ourselves so once Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala evaluates our accounts on Yawm Al-Qiyaamah we have nobody to blame but our own selves.
Earthquakes occuring frequently also remind us how earth isn't our real abode. The different kinds of trials we encounter encourage us to seek Allah's Help through wholehearted Du'as, to remember we're just Allah's servants who should avoid arrogance as much as possible, and to prefer striving for Jannatul Ferdaus where its inhabitants can be guaranteed to be safe, secure and at peace everlastingly.
📖 Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "There is no Muslim who calls upon Allah, without sin or cutting family ties, but that Allah will give him one of three answers: He (Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) will quickly fulfill his supplication, He will store it for him in the Hereafter, or He will divert an evil from him similar to it." They said, “In that case we will ask for more.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Allah has even more.”
Source: Musnad Ahmed 10749
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
📖 Abu Musa RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “This nation of mine has been granted mercy. Their punishment is not in the Hereafter. Their punishment is in the world, in the form of persecution, earthquakes, and slaughter.”
Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4278
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
📖 Salman RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Nothing repels the divine decree but supplication, and nothing increases life span but righteousness.”
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2139
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani

Poem: By Maintaining Taqwa You Can Avoid Temptation

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
📝 Some random notes to share which some youths may relate to,
About what you should do when your heart plays games with you.
While having crushes is something that many go through,
It's part of being Muslim to control what you do.
~•~
Intense feelings can develop when you keep looking,
When you like what you see, and stare with admiration,
When you start liking upon seeing traits so common,
And though your mind knows it's wrong, you keep thinking of them.
~•~
Whether you're a human with a crush on a teacher,
A classmate, workmate, someone younger or much older,
A neighbor, or one whose perfect looks make you shiver -
Remember you're Muslim. Keep it halal. Do better.
~•~
Consider this as your Jihad against your desires.
Lower your gaze and maintain Taqwa to win this fight.
Don't go near flirting no matter how much your nafs likes.
Remind yourself of death and your main goal Paradise.
~•~
Don't sacrifice Jannah for haraam relationships.
Don't sacrifice your Imaan for a forbidden kiss.
Don't sacrifice self-respect for some sinful minutes
Misusing your hands in doing what's prohibited.
~•~
Longing to feel loved can't be fulfilled in haraam ways.
Premarital relations invite guilt and dismay.
No matter how much your nafs wants to have just one taste
Of forbidden love, just stay away for Allah's sake.
~•~
So remain chaste. Reserve your special touch for your spouse.
Wait for Qadr. Your other half is somewhere around,
Supplicating to Allah for you. Wait till they're found.
Only with your other half is flirtation allowed.
~•~
Strong is the faith of Muslims who love one another,
Yet their emotions are controlled and their gaze lowered.
If their love is deep, they wish to marry each other.
If marriage can't happen, both avoid haraam matters.
~•~
In Islam it's better to marry at a young age,
And fast often to discipline every other day.
Don't make zina cheaper than marriage, for Allah's sake.
Zina is one of shaytan's tricks to lead all astray.
~•~
📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Guarantee six deeds from me and I assure your acceptance into Paradise. When one of you speaks, let him not lie. When one of you promises, let him not break it. When one of you is trusted, let him not betray it. Lower your gaze, restrain your hands from harming others, and guard your chastity."
Source: Musnad Abī Ya’lá 4195
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
📖 Sahl Ibn Sa’d RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever guarantees (the chastity of) what is between his jaws and what is between his legs, I can guarantee for him Paradise."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6109
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari

Note: How Happy Are You With Your Marriage?

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

💌 If you answered 'yes Alhamdulillah' to someone's question, "Are you happy with your marriage?" and they reacted with "But why? Your husband isn't that handsome. There are other guys who are way more good-looking than him. He doesn't give you the full attention and love which you deserve. Your accomodation is awful. Your husband isn't spending enough time with your kids. I think he's too immature for you, and you are worth much more than patiently putting up with him. Plus you're both clearly incompatible and not on the same wavelength. Find someone who's as amazing, inspiring and ambitious as you." What would your actual reaction be?

You could respond with "you know, you're right. There are plenty of fish in the sea. I can easily ditch him, search for an ideal match on a matrimonial website and hopefully spot a rich Arab guy who can make me happy. I don't mind being his third or fourth wife since I'm completely okay with polygyny." or you could come up with a better answer and maintain your positive attitude, saying something like, "I already told you, I'm happy with my marriage. Alhamdulillah, in fact, I'm better than happy; I'm contented, grateful and satisfied with what Allah the Almighty chose for me. Even if you were to bribe me with an enormous sum of cash so I could demand for a divorce, I would never accept such ridiculous negotiation because I have always genuinely loved my husband ever since Allah the Most Wise connected our souls to become husband and wife. He's my other half whose numerous favors, gifts, efforts, loving gestures and companionship I wholeheartedly cherish and appreciate for Allah's sake. Unlike other people, my husband doesn't scornfully judge or look down on my flaws, defects, and imperfections. Through him Alhamdulillah I've learned to be more tolerant, understanding, compassionate, resilient, forgiving, steadfastly persistent, and patient. I'll always love my husband for Allah's sake, even if our marriage life doesn't measure up to the standards of those who are overly materialistic. I married my spouse to complete the other half of my religion to please Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala, to raise a righteous Muslim family together seeking to reunite in Jannah, and to preserve modesty so my being 'married' is also a shield from haraam relationships and fitna. I'm not staying with my husband because I want his money or to enjoy the status of being 'the perfect wife', but I remain loyal because loving him for Allah's sake necessitates that I want him to come with me to Jannah Paradise, where happiness and desires can be enjoyed with divine everlasting perfection. Whether he became paralyzed, lost his job, turned into the black sheep in his community, got into a serious accident so he is unable to remember me, or even if he was sent to jail or had to be employed in a faraway country, I refuse to give up on our love that Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala decreed. Fake connections can instantly break, while it's difficult to forget and detach from a love that is real."

📖 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-Tirmidhī 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

📖 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

📖 Narrated Abu Sa`eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: On Eid-ul-Fitr or Eid-ul-Adha, Allah's Messenger SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam went out to the Musalla. After finishing the prayer, he delivered the sermon and ordered the people to give alms (charity). He said, "O people! Give alms." Then he went towards the women and said. "O women! Give alms, for I have seen that the majority of the dwellers of Hell-Fire were you (women)." The women asked, "O Allah's Messenger! What is the reason for it?" He replied, "O women! You curse frequently, and are ungrateful to your husbands. I have not seen anyone more deficient in intelligence and religion than you. O women, some of you can lead a cautious wise man astray." Then he left. And when he reached his house, Zainab, the wife of Ibn Mas`ud, came and asked permission to enter It was said, "O Allah's Messenger! It is Zainab." He asked, 'Which Zainab?" The reply was that she was the wife of Ibn Mas'ud. He said, "Yes, allow her to enter." And she was admitted. Then she said, "O Prophet of Allah! Today you ordered people to give alms and I had an ornament and intended to give it as alms, but Ibn Mas`ud said that he and his children deserved it more than anybody else." The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam replied, "Ibn Mas`ud had spoken the truth. Your husband and your children had more right to it than anybody else."

Sahih Al-Bukhari 1462

In-book reference: Book 24, Hadith 65

USC-MSA web (English) reference: Vol. 2, Book 24, Hadith 541

Tips: How Mature Adults And Muslims Should Deal With Grudges

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

💌 Five ways unconfident people deal with those whom they dislike:

1] They obsessively stalk their social media accounts with jealous resentment while not having any form of connection with the individuals they hate. They desperately aim to count their flaws, fabricate a list of their errors, or laugh at their mistakes.

2] They give the people whom they resent offensive nicknames or titles that don't really suit them. For instance if somebody they loathe walks by, they're likely to tell their friends 'the "monster" has arrived' or 'warning: miss tornado approaching.' often in a language which the subject doesn't understand. They seem to be obnoxious pros at being cowardly passive-aggressive, which reflects their depressing upbringing or low self-confidence.

3] They deliberately ignore the salaams, greetings, genuine efforts to be more acquainted, and invitations of the people they can't stand. They either treat the person whom they despise rudely and disrespectfully, or they regard them as non-existent. 

4] They immaturely gossip about those who clash with them or who threaten their self-esteem. Scornfully mimicking, making deplorable jokes or spreading malicious rumors about those whom they're undeniably envious of are some things they do to remedy their wounded ego or gigantic load of insecurities.

5] A lot of the status updates they post on their timelines are indirect insults and false accusations meant for those people who trigger negative feelings of envy or suspicion. If someone seems to be bothering you online or offline, it is a logical move to either confront them directly, in a one-on-one manner, or confidently walk away from their negative influence.

🔹 How should educated, mature and responsible adults deal with petty grudges:

1] Avoid surrounding yourself with those whom you believe are incompatible, troublesome or annoying. If you don't enjoy watching a YouTuber's channel, stop viewing their content instead of trolling around with spiteful comments. If some Facebook users upload stuff which bother you, simply unfollow, unfriend and quit acting like a virtual paparazzi on their timeline. You're accountable for the kind of info you decide to read and digest, not for what users choose to post.

2] No matter how different, indifferent or insulting some people have been, you are not entitled at all to invent hurtful nicknames for them. If you wouldn't be okay with strangers and haters addressing you with an inappropriate title, why do it to others. You may end up with an unpleasant outcome if the person you've offended happens to be someone whom Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala loves.

3] As Muslims Alhamdulillah we must value the rights of other Muslims, one of which is responding to their salaams and invitations. If we were unable to accept an invitation for whatever reason or we didn't answer a Muslim's salaam because we were rushing, we should at least apologize for our shortcomings, ensure we avoid repeating the same offense, or carry out a generous deed in the future to compensate for our mistreatment.

4] Even if some resentful individuals or critics gossiped about us in the past, we mustn't stoop down to their level, dissing them back from behind like insecure cowards. A person backbiting about us, thereby loading their account of deeds with our sins each time they backbite, isn't a request for us to emulate their ignorant behavior.

5] When we love some people wholeheartedly for Allah's sake, we tend to mention their names regularly in our Du'as, and hearing their names pronounced from us or others brings a sense of comfort. In contrast, if there are a number of souls who aren't in good terms with us, it is more rational to intentionally refrain from uttering their names, because we don't wish to associate with them, than accumulate their wrongdoings through sinfully gossiping.

A person's misconduct should inspire us to be patient for Allah's sake and motivate us to persistently maintain good character as much as possible, not diminish our values and morals.

📖 Anas ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said to me, “Young man, if you are able every morning and evening to remove any malice in your heart towards anyone, do so.” Then, the Prophet SallAllahu' alaihi wa sallam said to me, “Young man, that is my Sunnah. Whoever revives my Sunnah has loved me, and whoever loves me will be with me in Paradise.”

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2678

Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to At-Tirmidhi

📖 Abdullah ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, who are the best people?” The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “One with a heart swept clean and truthful in speech.” We said, “O Messenger of Allah, we know truthful in speech. What is a heart swept clean?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “One that is mindful of Allah and pure, in which there is no sin, nor aggression, nor envy.” We said, “Who shows a sign of it?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “One who hates worldliness and loves the Hereafter.” They said, “And who shows a sign of it?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “A believer with good character.”

Source: Shu’ab Al-Imān 4457

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Mu’adh ibn Anas RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “The best of faith is to love for the sake of Allah, to hate for the sake of Allah, and to keep your tongue busy in the remembrance of Allah.” Mu’adh said, “And what else, O Messenger of Allah?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “And that you love for the people what you love for yourself, and you hate for them what you hate for yourself, and you speak goodness or remain silent.”

Source: Musnad Ahmed 21627

Grade: Sahih li ghayri (Authentic due to external evidence) according to Al-Arna’ut

Note: Important Lessons From Surah Al-Kahf

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Important life lessons we can learn from Surah Al-Kahf which we're encouraged to recite every Friday:
1] Similar goals and shared interests or experiences are what can bring people together. Often when Allah the Almighty decrees that you meet a group of individuals, it's because you have a lot of things in common and their companionship can benefit you Inn-sha-Allah in the future.
2] During times of rising fitna or when you're surrounded by people who mistrust you, avoiding them or distancing yourself from them is an effective way to protect your faith/Imaan and overall well-being.
3] The exact number of how many people attended an event, the precise quantity of persons involved in a project, and their full names are not that important. What matters is their actual intention or condition in partaking in a task which is only known by Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala.
4] Just because you're the only one who believes in a certain truth doesn't mean nobody will ever understand or support you. Some time in the future Inn-sha-Allah there could be individuals who realize and agree with the things that you value. Never give up on what you believe is authentic, rewarding and true.
5] Being imperfect in numerous ways or having some defects can be a blessing in disguise. A blemish, mistake, malfunction, error or disfigurement could be a protection from something that only Allah the Most Kind knows of.
6] Anything that you lose or which is taken by Allah the Most Loving can Inn-sha-Allah be replaced and substituted with something else that is better and more rewarding. A loss in one area could open doors to further gains, such as earning the rewards of being patient for Allah's sake, as well as obtaining a more beneficial blessing than the one that got away.
7] It's not a must that people should be kind to you before you display kindness to them. Sometimes Allah the Most Merciful inspires us to help or do favors to specific persons because they're loved by Him Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala. Meanwhile you attain the rewards of being helpful without expecting anything in return from the people.
8] Gratitude to Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala for even the simplest of blessings can guarantee that they last for a longer period of time. Pridefully bragging about what you have, without being grateful to Allah for them, could eventually lead to their disappearance or destruction.
9] Reminder that the Day of Judgment is a reality that cannot be denied, and all of the actions of humankind will be judged by Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala.
10] Even if you have a number of special qualities or you have a significant reputation in society, there will always be somebody out there who surpasses you in many areas or who does better than you in different aspects. This is to prevent humans from being overly sure of themselves while they have the opportunity to learn valuable lessons from those who are more knowledgeable, trained or experienced.
11] It takes an enormous load of waiting with patience, listening carefully and observing attentively for those who wish to learn from a teacher or wise person. Unnecessarily commenting or aggressively questioning the motives of an instructor prior to their clarification can disrupt the learning journey.
12] You can forgive a person who has offended you, disrespected you, or broke a promise up to three times. If after the second time they duplicate their mistakes, it's up to you to pursue a connection with them or to part ways, clarifying that you have a right to disconnect from people who emotionally drain you.
13] While the tendency to forget at times is a natural characteristic of humans, oftentimes forgetting about something can be a blessing in disguise.
14] Effective leadership can be attained if the followers or students willingly cooperate with the leader or teacher. A person with the potential to lead cannot organize effectively if the people he or she is managing are not being cooperative, understanding and supportive.
15] In verse 90 of Surah Al-Kahf, Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala mentioned about a place on earth where the residents are almost always exposed to sunlight or where the sun is always shining brightly. Some people call it "the midnight sun" located somewhere in Norway. This is one of the many evidences that the beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam did not write the Qur'an but the Noble Qur'an is clearly a revelation from Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala. How else would the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam know about that sun if he was all the way in the deserts of Makkah and Madinah and there were no satellites thousands of years ago.
📖 Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam, "Whoever recites Surah Al-Kahf on Friday will have a light between this Friday and the next."
In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Whoever reads Surah Al-Kahf as it was revealed, there will be a light for him on the Day of Resurrection.”
Source: Al-Sunan Al-Kubrá 5856
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
📖 Anas RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Increase your supplications for me on the day and night of Friday. Whoever blesses me once, Allah will bless him ten times."
Source: Al-Sunan Al-Kubrá 5854
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani
📖 Abu Darda RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever memorizes ten verses from the beginning of Surah Al-Kahf will be protected from the false messiah (dajjaal)."
In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “From the last ten verses of Surah Al-Kahf.”
Source: Sahih Muslim 809
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
https://greatrewards.abdurrahman.org/2014/08/01/whoever-reads-surah-al-kahf-on-the-day-of-jumuah/
https://www.visitnorway.com/things-to-do/nature-attractions/midnight-sun/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midnight_sun