Poem: Advice To Deal With "Loneliness" Or Not Fitting In

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

💌 Few righteous friends with whom you can learn Islam often 

Is much more rewarding than self-imposed seclusion. 

But what happens if the environment where you're in 

Lacks people who enjoy learning and share your mission? 

When truthful souls are scarce, solitude is a blessing.

~•~

Avoiding those prone to lying, acting, backbiting, 

Constantly comparing their state to your condition, 

Criticizing your flaws, envying your achievements, 

And calculating how many freebies you've given, 

Signifies freedom from drama and bad influence.

~•~

No good can be attained by chatting with fake persons, 

Who draw forced smiles on their faces, invent false statements, 

And frequently fool around to see your reaction. 

'Tis better to gaze at clouds or count eggs of chickens 

Than interact with actors guilty of pretending.

~•~

Fifty-five minutes of chit-chat with an acquaintance 

Can be more wisely spent on Qur'an recitation, 

Reading useful books, researching for self-improvement, 

And other works that don't involve lies and gossiping. 

No good can be gained from one who can't teach anything.

~•~

Stay connected to Allah, and you won't feel lonesome. 

You can't always expect joy from Allah's creation 

Since all humans are flawed, each soul with their own problems, 

And feelings can get in the way of right decisions. 

Once content with Allah's Love, you'll be self-sufficient.

~•~

📖 Sa'd Ibn Abi Waqqas RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah loves a servant who is righteous, independent, and obscure (unknown, unpopular, not famous)."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2965

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Those in solitude have raced ahead." They said, “O Messenger of Allah, who are those in solitude ('al-mufarridoon')?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "They are men and women who remember Allah a lot."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2676

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

📖 Abu Darda RadhiAllahu 'anhu said: "A righteous companion is better than loneliness, and loneliness is better than an evil companion. A good writer is better than one silent, and one silent is better than an evil writer."

Source: Rawdat Al-‘Uqalā 56

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Poem: Some Tips To Patiently Cope With The Death Of Loved Ones

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

💌 Some advice to patiently cope with a loved one's death, 

So when you find out that the person you love is dead, 

You bravely respond with patience to pass Allah's test, 

Know they returned to Allah Who provides, takes and gives, 

And from dunya's problems pray they can peacefully rest:

~•~

Believe their demise was destined, their visit short-lived, 

And don't assume their death was unjust or incorrect. 

How they passed away and when shouldn't keep you upset, 

As Allah decreed all incidents and He knows best 

What to do with His servants, with mercy and justice. 

~•~

Whether some were killed, their end by opponents plotted, 

Or they died from an accident, fell or gotten sick, 

Or they just breathed their last because Allah wanted it, 

Pray they're martyrs, that their good deeds have been accepted, 

And pray that in Jannah you can be reunited. 

~•~

Feeling sad for a number of days is expected, 

Specially if that loved one was caring, devoted, 

And there are countless memorable things that they did. 

Let grief and sorrow have your sins eliminated, 

As you keep praying that in Jannah you'll reconnect.

~•~

If some remind you of loved ones who no longer live, 

Stay patient, or avoid them so you don't stay upset, 

But still maintain peace with the pious and relatives. 

Whenever you miss a loved one who no longer lives, 

Pray for them and prepare for death. Anytime we're next.

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Allah the Almighty says: 'I have nothing to give to My faithful servant but Paradise if I cause his dear friend to die and he remains patient.'"

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6424

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari

📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam passed by a woman who was weeping next to a grave. The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Be mindful of Allah and be patient." She said, “Go away from me! You have not been afflicted by a calamity like mine,” and she did not recognize him. Then, she was told that it was the Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam, so she went to the Prophet’s house and she did not find any guards there. She said to him, “I did not recognize you.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, patience is at the first strike."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 1223 

Sahih Muslim 926

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

📖 Ibn 'Umar RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated from his father that the noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The deceased is punished in his grave for the wailing done over him."

Reference: Sahih Al-Bukhari 1292

In-book reference: Book 23, Hadith 51

USC-MSA web (English) reference: Vol. 2, Book 23, Hadith 379

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Poem: Dismiss shaytan's Whispers As He Tries To Disrupt Your Marriage

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

💌 Because Allah is the One Who destined your marriage, 

And your soulmate was by Allah wisely selected, 

shaytan the accursed will try his best to destroy it - 

That beautiful connection Allah planned and witnessed. 

Whatever Allah makes - shaytan attempts to damage.

~•~

Constantly comparing your man to your friends' husbands, 

Admiring the looks of male celebs and non-mahrams, 

Wishing that your husband was slightly more good-looking, 

Receiving his late messages with disappointment, 

And counting his faults are from shaytan's foul suggestions.

~•~

You wouldn't complain easily if you're contented, 

Satisfied with your soulmate whom Allah appointed. 

You wouldn't whine about your guy not being perfect, 

If you're wise enough to know you're likewise imperfect.

Your true love for Allah's sake helps you forgive defects.

~•~

Complaining about your husband's job or low income, 

Disdaining how his distance decreased your attraction, 

Disliking how his female colleagues, clients, patients, 

Students or customers get more of his attention, 

And recalling his flaws are from shaytan's deceptions.

~•~

The demon wants you to think, "Dang, this man is useless. 

With him working away from me, I don't feel married." 

When you can drop your ego, pray for your man's success, 

Support him with fierce loyalty, patience and courage, 

Preferring Jannah where you can perfectly connect.

~•~

📖 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

📖 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

📖 Jabir RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, shaytan places his throne over the water and he sends out his troops. The closest to him in rank are the greatest at causing tribulations. One of them says: 'I have done this and this.' shaytan says: 'you have done nothing.' Another one says: 'I did not leave this man alone until I separated him from his wife.' shaytan embraces him and he says: 'you have done well!'"

Source: Sahih Muslim 2813

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

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Poem: Some Advice To Overcome Extreme Shyness Or Social Anxiety

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

💌 Some benefits of being shy in a pleasant way: 

Less interest in speaking. Less talk means less mistakes.

Less need to share one's thoughts. No chance to humiliate 

Or insult others and bring them to a dismal state.

Being an awesome listener is another trait.

~•~

In certain cases though, shyness can debilitate: 

When you can contribute ideas, but hesitate;

When you can't apply Islam, feeling too "shy" to pray; 

When you can help someone, but instead you walk away; 

And when you can't defend yourself since you carry shame.

~•~

Shyness isn't cute if Allah's slaves keep you afraid, 

If you fear the people more than Allah Who creates 

Different challenges to check the strength of your faith. 

Rather than worrying about what people will say, 

Focus on serving Allah. Strive to fulfill your aims.

~•~

Remember that all humans are like you in some ways: 

They have weaknesses, worries, get stressed out on some days, 

They sweat, feel nervous, they're not in perfect moods always, 

Sometimes they get nightmares, setbacks, critics full of hate, 

And when checking lists most people first search for their names.

~•~

Don't speculate people are judging you everyday. 

Your deliberate actions, choices you firmly make, 

And your style are not for humans to evaluate. 

Do what makes you happy, specially for Allah's sake. 

Don't let shyness stop you from winning on Judgment Day.

~•~

📖 Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam was more modest than a virgin in seclusion. If he SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam saw something that he disliked, we would see it on his face.

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5751 

Sahih Muslim 2320

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, "Modesty and reticence (being reserved) are two branches of faith. Profanity and temerity (audacity) are two branches of hypocrisy."

At-Tirmidhi said, “Reticence is to speak little. Profanity is to speak obscenely. Temerity is to speak too often (shamelessly), such as those preachers who preach at great length and with eloquence, to be praised by people in what is not pleasing to Allah.”

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2027

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 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

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Poem: What It Means To Be Steadfast And Consistent As A Muslim

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

💌 Seven cases to demonstrate what staying firm means, 

To give examples on doing good consistently, 

And show what it's like to strive for Allah steadfastly, 

Unaffected by obstacles, rivals' enmity, 

Distractions and moments when you doubt that you'll proceed: 

~•~

First case: When a Muslimah, for Allah's sake only, 

Wears the hijaab when outdoors and values modesty, 

And she won't give up on it even if frequently 

She receives insults from strangers, friends and family, 

Since her beauty is reserved for her husband strictly. 

~•~

Second: When a teen goes to school with unruly peers, 

Surrounded by fitna while righteous friends aren't near, 

And with their faith in Allah they choose to persevere, 

Praying on time when the Adhaan in one's phone is heard, 

And abstaining from actions whose essence is unclear.

~•~

Third: When two souls fall in love with each other deeply, 

And they both know they're into each other mutually, 

Yet since marrying is not a possibility, 

For Allah they avoid one another equally, 

Determined to control desires though it's not easy.

~•~

Fourth: When a Muslim prays Tahajjud regularly, 

And on some nights Allah decrees that they'd oversleep, 

They continue praying Qiyaam Al-Layl patiently 

When they get the chance to rise despite feeling sleepy, 

Because calling upon Allah is sweeter than sleep.

~•~

Fifth: When a worker is bullied by some employees, 

Made fun of often for their looks, background or beliefs, 

And they refuse to call in sick, so they strive bravely 

To earn halal income to support their families, 

Seeking help from Allah the Only One Whom they fear.

~•~

Sixth: When a lady wearing niqaab strongly adheres 

To her style, while most judge her to be "extreme" or "weird", 

And she maintains her identity so stubbornly, 

Even if she's viewed as "strange" by her community 

And she deals with criticism occasionally.

~•~

Seventh: When a loving wife, with savage loyalty, 

Has divorced friends, news of divorce she oftentimes hears, 

And she's one of her husband's wives, in polygyny, 

She's consistent in respecting her spouse faithfully, 

Never wanting to quit, as her love and care are real.

~•~ 

Some tips to do good deeds for Allah consistently:

Remember your true purpose - to serve Allah Only,

Joining those who are worthy of Jannah's grand entry.

Seek rewards from Allah; don't expect His slaves to cheer.

Consistency occurs when your goals are crystal clear.

~•~

📖 Sufyan Ibn Abdullah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: I said, "O Messenger of Allah, tell me of a word in Islam I will not need to ask of anyone after you." The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Say, 'I have faith in Allah,' and then remain steadfast."

Source: Sahih Muslim 38

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to 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

📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "You must not be impressed with anyone until you see their end. Verily, a servant may do righteous deeds throughout his life, or for a long time. If he were to die in that state, he would enter Paradise, but then he diverts himself and does evil deeds. Verily, a servant may do evil deeds for a long time. If he were to die in that state, he would enter Hellfire, but then he diverts himself and does righteous deeds. If Allah intends goodness for a servant, He puts him into action before death." They said, O Messenger of Allah, how is he put into action?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "He is guided to do righteous deeds and he holds firmly to it."

Source: Musnad Ahmed 11804

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

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