Poem: Different Faces Of Depression

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

💌 Depression isn't only shown in sleeping a lot, 

For constant worry at night can cause one to stay up. 

Sorrow can make one lethargic or insomniac, 

Squandering one's lifetime on pointless games, excess naps, 

Sins that spoil one's soul with guilt, like addiction to drugs. 

~•~

Depression can be obvious, or concealed behind masks 

Of seemingly happy people who frequently laugh, 

Post selfies, record viral videos, upload cool vlogs, 

Gain fans daily on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, 

While deep inside they feel empty, confused, sad and lost.

~•~

As long as they don't believe in Allah, our True God, 

While much of their lives are spent on fleeting joys and fraud, 

And they're guilty of injustice, hurting this and that, 

Materialists lack actual peace despite what they've got, 

More so if they're misguided and far from Allah's Love.

~•~

It's fine to cry sometimes, specially when life gets rough, 

Until sadness leads you to think of suicidal thoughts, 

To doubt Allah's Wisdom and assume He is "unjust", 

And you find yourself agreeing with shaytan's waswaas. 

Defeat shaytan's plots with Qur'an, Adhkaar and Du'as.

~•~

Don't label yourself as "depressed" due to wrongful acts 

Done by jealous souls or those who were badly brought up. 

Bad news surrounding you should inspire you to stay tough, 

To trust Allah and strive to see Him someday above 

In Jannah where there's lasting peace and hearts can relax.

~•~

📖 Sa'd Ibn Abi Waqqas RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, which of the people are most severely tested?” The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "They are the prophets, then the next best (in terms of righteousness), then the next best. A man is put to trial according to his Deen/religion. If he is firm in his religion, his trials will be more severe. If he is weak in his religion, he is put to trial according to his strength in religion. The servant will continue to be put to trial until he is left walking upon the earth without any sin."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2398

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Nothing afflicts a Muslim of hardship, nor illness, nor anxiety, nor sorrow, nor harm, nor distress, nor even the pricking of a thorn, but that Allah will expiate his sins by it."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5318 

Sahih Muslim 2573

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

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Poem: Beware Of shaytan's Plot To Delude Some Souls To Trying Out Homosexuality

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

💌 Allah's archenemy, the devil, will try his best 

To delude humankind to fail all of Allah's tests, 

To distort, ruin and twist what Allah created, 

And make earth a playground of sins and chaotic mess, 

To collect more playmates in Hell where he's bound to rest.

~•~

If shaytan notices that you're passing every test, 

That you're praying on time, wearing hijaab with courage, 

And you ditch zina because you're waiting for marriage, 

This crafty nemesis may try to get you tempted 

To commit what the misguided people of Lut ('alaihis salaam) did.

~•~

shaytan may persistently suggest that you'd notice 

Another Muslimah's pleasant features, attractive 

Qualities, or vibes until you become addicted 

To admiring them in a way that's more than needed, 

And two hearts that get attached may want to share a kiss.

~•~

shaytan may entice you with thoughts like, "you both know it, 

You're attracted to each other, stop denying it. 

Invite her to a place that's quiet and secluded. 

It's fine, touching each other won't lead to having kids. 

People will never find out. Allah always forgives."

~•~

When shaytan tries to distract you from truth and logic,

While playing with your feelings is one of his sly tricks, 

Beg for Allah's Help, so shaytan gets disappointed. 

Pray, "Dear Allah, I'm weak, please keep my faith protected," 

And with Sabr and Taqwa, strive to pass Allah's tests.

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah has pardoned my nation for what occurs within themselves (inappropriate thoughts, imaginations, or feelings), as long as they do not speak of it or act upon it."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6287 

Sahih Muslim 127

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

📖 Jabir RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, what I fear most for my nation is the deed of the people of Lot / Prophet Lut 'alaihis salaam (i.e. homosexuality, zina between same genders)."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1374

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Suyuti

📖 Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "A man should not look at the nakedness (private parts) of another man, and a woman should not look at the nakedness (private parts) of another woman. A man should not lie with another man under a single blanket, and a woman should not lie with another woman under a single blanket."

Source: Sahih Muslim 338

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

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Poem: Journeying To Allah's Love

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

💌 This is my love story with Allah our Creator,

Ever since I was in the womb of my dear mother.

Allah is the Only One Whose Love I run after,

Always praying I meet Allah in Jannah up there.

~•~

My love for Allah is in looking forward to pray,

Leaving the comfort of sleep so I can supplicate,

Crying to Allah though I haven't seen yet His Face,

Finding peace with Allah every time I say His Names.

~•~

I cry in the morn when I miss our meetings at night,

Missing Qiyam Al-Layl which I pray once in a while.

There is relief knowing that Allah knows I was tired,

So I rise to pray Duha prayers after sunrise.

~•~

Allah's Love is shown when He grants trials that strengthen

And increase my Imaan so my soul isn't weakened.

Allah gifts me with difficulties that train patience

Which push me towards Allah's Love through supplications.

~•~

Allah's Love is also proven when He teaches me

About the Deen and how to accept His Destiny,

How to please Him through morals and sincere piety,

Preferring Jannah's bliss to what is temporary.

~•~

Being human often makes me slip yet I recall

My duty to Allah and how I'm accountable.

Thus with faith I rush to Allah the Most Merciful,

Begging Him to forgive me and enlighten my soul.

~•~

In this course of ups and downs, I long to reach the top,

Combating obstacles for Allah I can't give up.

So I go on serving till I see Allah above

In Jannah, for my Islam which I maintained with love.

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Allah the Almighty said: 'Whoever shows hostility (enmity) to a righteous friend of Mine, I have declared war upon him. My servant does not grow closer to Me with anything more beloved to Me than the obligatory duties that I have imposed upon him. My servant continues to grow closer to Me with extra good works (nawaafil deeds like praying Tahajjud and fasting Sunnah fasts) until I love him. When I love him, I am his hearing with which he hears, his seeing with which he sees, his hand with which he strikes, and his foot with which he walks. Were he to ask something from Me, I would surely give it to him. Were he to ask Me for refuge, I would surely grant it to him. I do not hesitate to do anything as I hesitate to take the soul of the believer, for he hates death and I hate to disappoint him.'"

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6137

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari

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Poem: Dealing With Letdowns And Disappointments As Muslims

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

💌 Tips on how to deal with letdowns and disappointments, 

As Muslims who strive to accept what Allah destines, 

So when someone's acts disappoint you, you stay patient, 

You'd react with, "I had a feeling that would happen. 

I'm not surprised. We can't always trust Allah's servants."

~•~

Consider, when some people tell you they'll do something, 

Such as students who promise they'll send their assignments 

Or customers who agree on certain transactions, 

Recall that they're humans, with feelings, limitations, 

And above all, Allah controls all situations.

~•~

If Allah the Most Wise, All-Knowing and All-Seeing, 

Did not predestine a particular occurrence, 

Then regardless of efforts to ensure it happens, 

Through your friends' assistance and frequent supplications, 

Such event won't take place if it was never destined.

~•~

Let each annoyance train you to excel at patience, 

As you thrive, with Allah's Will, by gaining more wisdom, 

Increased awareness that you can't depend on humans, 

Specially those who were deprived of good upbringing. 

Liars inspire us to thank Allah we're not like them.

~•~

Also note that many delay their prayers often 

And most disregard Allah's Rights and Legislations, 

Yet Allah the Almighty stays True, Firm and Patient. 

Keep serving Allah, despite people's disappointments. 

In Jannah we'll see the rewards of persevering.

~•~

📖 Suhayb RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Amazing is the affair of the believer, as there is good for him in every matter. This is not the case for anyone but for the believer. If he goes through ease (or happy moments), he thanks Allah and it is good for him. If he goes through difficulty, he shows patience and it is good for him."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2999

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim

📖 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: Some Things To Consider Before You Indulge In Backbiting About Other Muslims

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

💌 Some things to consider before you wish to complain 

About somebody's traits, unintentional mistakes, 

Or unappealing attributes they clearly display, 

So you're not guilty of a sin which Allah forbade - 

Backbiting or verbally abusing Allah's slaves:

~•~

If you and some friends give someone a funny nickname, 

Or describe them in a way that they would really hate, 

What's your intention? To hurt them as you entertain 

Your ego and insecure fans? Or to motivate 

Others to oppose them to soothe your personal aches? 

~•~

If through your complaints you aim to decrease your self-hate, 

Or to demonstrate rage on something that can be changed, 

Then keep dismay to yourself so good deeds are retained,

Or confront those who mistreated, meet them face to face, 

And bravely clarify why they must quit their mistake.

~•~

There's no need to criticize how a person behaves, 

Looks, smells, sounds, or makes choices if complaining portrays 

Pride that provokes impatience or desire to bring shame 

To your foes, and whining doesn't push problems away.

~•~ 

Before bashing a Muslim, put yourself in their place, 

Would you approve if about you critics said the same? 

If dissing other Muslims doesn't eliminate 

Religious ignorance while it just keeps your pride safe, 

Then remain quiet, and ditch rumors for Allah's sake.

~•~

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated that Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Do you know who is the bankrupt?" They said, “The one without money or goods is bankrupt.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, the bankrupt of my nation are those who come on the Day of Resurrection with prayers, fasting, and charity, but also with insults, slander (and backbiting), consuming wealth, shedding blood (unlawfully murdering), and beating others. The oppressed (the Muslims whom they treated with injustice) will each be given from his good deeds. If his good deeds run out before justice is fulfilled, then their sins will be cast upon him and he (the oppressor) will be thrown into Jahannam/Hell."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2581

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim's

📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu reported that they mentioned a man in front of the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam and they said, “He only eats if he is fed! He only moves if he is made to move!” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "You have backbitten him." They said, “We only said what is true about him.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "It is enough sin to mention bad things about your brother."

In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "If what you said about him were not true, you would have slandered him."

Source: Musnad ‘Abdullah ibn Al-Mubārak 2

Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Mundhiri 

📖 AbdurRahman Ghanm RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The best servants of Allah are those who remind you of Allah when they are seen. The worst servants of Allah and those who spread gossip, separating between loved ones, and causing misery to the innocent."

Source: Musnad Ahmed 17998

Grade: Hasan li ghayrihi according to Al-Arna’ut

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