Poem: Five Reasons Why Zina (Fornication And Adultery) Is Haraam/Forbidden

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

💌 Five reasons why in Islam zina is unlawful, 

Why Muslims can't go on dates that are premarital, 

Why zina is a sin for both married and single, 

Whether zina occurs between a male and female, 

Or among same genders who are not marriageable: 

~•~

One: Allah's forbiddance of zina to the people 

Is a test, a trial to detect who is faithful, 

To determine who from His slaves are firmly loyal, 

And to see who's strong enough to resist obstacles, 

Without scorning Allah's Laws, being servants humble.

~•~

Two: Another cause in zina being illegal 

Is to prevent Muslims from mimicking animals 

And beasts which lack rationale, morals and self-control. 

We're not enslaved by lust, by our nafs we're not controlled,   

And Taqwa makes this avoidance more manageable.

~•~

Three: "Fun" found in zina is unblessed, superficial, 

And enjoyable only for a very short while. 

Doubtlessly, from its outcomes are feeling remorseful, 

Guilty for displeasing Allah, while being shameful.

True joy can't be felt in doing what's deplorable.

~•~

Four: You either live to serve Allah the Powerful, 

Or you surrender to shaytan the detestable, 

Regarding the devil's tricks as irresistible. 

Worshipping Allah while satisfying His rival 

Resembles the style of one who's hypocritical.

~•~

Five: Performing what Allah made impermissible 

While Allah is watching and one is nearby Angels 

Could imply one is ignorant or disrespectful, 

Or their disobedience depicts they prefer this world, 

And to wait for Jannah's real bliss they seem unable.

~•~

So your boycotting of zina becomes successful, 

And avoiding captivating souls is workable: 

Recall that pleasing Allah is our primary goal. 

Death isn't a joke. Prepare with good deeds. Be careful. 

Ignore shaytan who can make muddy filth look like gold.

~•~

📖 Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "O young men, if you are able to support a wife, get married. Verily, it lowers the gaze and guards chastity. Whoever is not able to do so, then he must fast as it (fasting regularly for Allah's sake) will discipline his desires."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 1806

Sahih Muslim 1400

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

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah has written for the son of Adam his portion of adultery (zina / fornication) which he will inevitably commit: the adultery of the eyes is the lustful look, the adultery of the tongue is the lustful speech. The soul craves and yearns; the passions will affirm it (the unlawful desire) or deny it."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6612 

Sahih Muslim 2657

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

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Remember often the destroyer of pleasures," by which he meant death.

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2307

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

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Poem: Five Tips To Befriend Yourself And Practice Self-Respect

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

💌 Five tips to befriend yourself and practice self-respect, 

While trusting Allah and with His Love you're contented, 

Unbothered by grudges from those whom He created, 

So through quality time with Allah you're comforted, 

And solitude boosts inner peace and self-awareness: 

~•~

One: Live for Allah. Strive to do what Allah ordered. 

Serve Allah, not vile desires. Aim to pass Allah's tests. 

The more you please Allah through sincere acts of worship, 

Like reading Qur'an often, at least a few pages, 

The stronger your faith and the more serene your heart gets.

~•~

Two: Guard your nafs. Avoid what Allah prohibited. 

To refrain from major and minor sins do your best. 

Stay away from sinning, while aware you're not perfect, 

Because wrongdoings like backbiting lead to regret, 

A heart that feels empty, or emotional unrest.

~•~

Three: Gladly like yourself. Never chase people's respect. 

Strong bond with Allah, which leads to inward happiness, 

Can assure bliss without befriending each soul you've met. 

The close friends you socialize with carefully select, 

Since links with troublesome persons breed unhappiness.

~•~

Four: Gifts Allah distributed patiently accept. 

Don't discredit yourself by choosing to feel upset 

And jealous of another Muslim's blessings and test. 

Strangers' vlogs and posts that can trigger envy forget. 

Focus on self-improvement. Don't stalk others' progress. 

~•~

Five: Treat yourself kindly. It's fine if you're imperfect. 

It's human to make mistakes and carry some defects. 

What's foul is forgetting that Allah loves to forgive. 

Do what you can to obey Allah, and when you slip, 

When you fall into fitna, seek Allah's Forgiveness.

~•~

Again, what we must do to maintain wise self-respect: 

Live for Allah. No attachments to the created. 

Ensure our duties to Allah are not neglected.

Discard from ourselves qualities which Allah detests, 

And for Allah's Guidance and Mercy always request.

~•~

📖 Abu Bakr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: He said to the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam, “O Messenger of Allah, teach me a supplication (Du'a) to say in my prayers.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Say: 'O Allah, indeed I have wronged myself with many wrongs and none forgives sins but You, so forgive me with forgiveness from You and have mercy upon me. Verily, You alone are the Forgiving, the Merciful.'"

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6953 

Sahih Muslim 2705

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

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Do good deeds only as much as you are able, for the best deeds are those done regularly (consistently) even if they are few."

Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 4240

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

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Poem: Be Your Husband's Grateful Wife, Loyal Friend And Soulmate, Not "Gold Digger"

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

💌 Affirmations to myself and wives who can relate, 

To each loyal wife who loves her spouse for Allah's sake, 

And whose husband financially struggles on some days, 

When he oft explains, "my wages they had to delay,",

"That's all I can give for now," and "they reduced my pay.":

~•~

Remember, you remain married because you love him, 

You love him for Allah, and want to see him thriving 

In both worlds, as a patient and hardworking Muslim. 

You didn't marry his money, job, and possessions. 

His soul, so you both reach Jannah, is more important.

~•~

Understand that his career won't be easy always. 

Don't be surprised when he comes home from work, tired and states, 

"There were no customers/patients for several days," 

"Please accept what I can provide, while I try to save," 

And "It's not much, but at least halal income I make."

~•~

In tough times when you and your spouse receive small earnings, 

Turn this trial into a blessing, practice patience, 

Take such moments as chances to have your love proven, 

Still loyal to your spouse despite financial problems, 

And recall that Jannah is our real destination.

~•~

If you love your man, then you should be able to wait, 

To await better days, while hands in Du'as are raised, 

Patiently waiting for Allah to grant ease someday. 

Your man's decreased or delayed salary doesn't change 

The fact you love your soulmate truly for Allah's sake.

~•~

📖 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

📖 Thawban RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The best wealth is a tongue that remembers Allah, a grateful heart, and a believing wife to help one in his faith."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3094

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Abu Dharr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "O Abu Dharr, do you say an abundance of possessions is wealth?" I said 'yes.' The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Do you say a lack of possessions is poverty?" I said 'yes.' The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam repeated this three times, then he said, "Wealth is in the heart and poverty is in the heart. Whoever is wealthy in his heart will not be harmed no matter what happens in the world. Whoever is impoverished in his heart will not be satisfied no matter how much he has in the world. Verily, he will only be harmed by the greed of his own soul."

Source: Al-Mu’jam Al-Kabīr 1618

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

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Tips: Trust Allah The Almighty And Do Not Worry About Matters Which We Can't Always Control

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

🗒️ Do not overthink about three things: 

1] Do not overthink about poverty (or insufficient income), because doing so can increase your worries and sorrow, and it could lead to being overly obsessed with dunya/worldly matters. 

2] Do not overthink about the injustices done by those who have oppressed you, as your heart may become hardened out of resentment, your grudge intensifies, emotional unrest or bitterness is prolonged.

3] And do not overthink about longevity or living a long life in this temporal world, as doing so can make a person love hoarding, waste most of one's lifetime pursuing unproductive interests, and procrastinate the more important duties and responsibilities related to thriving in the Hereafter. 

At all times trust Allah the Almighty Who controls everything and do not worry about matters which we humans can't always control.

📖 Umar Ibn Al-Khattab RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "If you were to rely upon Allah with reliance due to Him, He (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) would provide for you just as He provides for the birds. They go out in the morning with empty stomachs and return full (satisfied)."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2344

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

Hadith: Concerning The Three Masaajid / Mosques That We're Encouraged To Visit

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Do not undertake a religious journey except to three mosques: The Sacred Mosque in Mecca (Makkah), the Mosque of the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam (in Madinah), and the Farthest Mosque in Jerusalem (Masjid Al-Aqsa in Palestine)."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 1132

 Sahih Muslim 1397

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

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