Tips: Some Notes Regarding The Animal Sacrifice On Eid Al-Adha

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

🗒️ Some notes regarding the udh-hiya (animal sacrifice): 

🔹 Its ruling: Sunnah muakkada (emphasized Sunnah). There is reward in carrying out the sacrifice for Allah's sake. There is no punishment if a Muslim does not perform it, especially if they are physically unable or can't afford to do so. 

🔹 When can the sacrifice be done: After praying the Eid prayer, while the sun is completely up, on Eid Al-Adha (Yawm An-Nahr) or during any of the following days of Tashreeq (11th, 12th and 13th of Dhul-Hijjah). One shouldn't be fasting on ayyaam At-Tashreeq. 

🔹 Allah the Almighty knows best. Muslims who intend to make a sacrifice on Eid Al-Adha must avoid trimming their nails and hair strands from the moment they established their niyyah/intention on the last day of Dhul-Qi'dah. If a Muslim was unaware of this ruling, they can continue with their intention to sacrifice while avoiding trimming their nails and cutting any part of their hair on the following days, particularly on Friday/Jumuah when it is Sunnah to trim one's fingernails and toenails. 

🔹 What are the animals that can be sacrificed: Goat, cow, sheep, ram, camel. The animal to be sacrificed for Allah's sake should be mature and in good condition. 

🔹 What to say before sacrificing, while making sure that the knife is nicely sharp: "Bismillah. Allahu Akbar." 

🔹 What is the purpose or intention of sacrificing on Yawm An-Nahr or on any of the days of Tashreeq? To follow the Sunnah of the beloved Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam, seeking to be closer to Allah the Most Merciful, and aiming to attain more rewards. 

🔹 To whom can parts of the animal sacrifice be distributed: To the less fortunate, the poor or financially struggling, to one's family and relatives, to Muslim friends, and to neighbors whether they are Muslim or not Muslim yet.  

🔹 Can the sacrifice be done on behalf of the dead? Sacrificing on behalf of living Muslims takes priority over sacrificing on behalf of the deceased. If a Muslim wants to sacrifice on behalf of some dead Muslims, he/she must also include Muslims who are still alive. 

🔹 What should one's niyyah/intention be in distributing the portions of the sacrificed animal (cow, goat etc. without specified weight) to the needy? To do charity/sadaqah to seek closeness to Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala and to sincerely follow the Sunnah of the noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam in distributing the udh-hiya on Eid Al-Adha or on any of the three days of Tashreeq.

~•~

https://abdurrahman.org/2018/05/06/adh-dhabh-sacrificing-or-slaughtering-its-types-and-its-proof/

https://www.abukhadeejah.com/eid-al-adha-regulations-of-sacrifice-and-sending-abroad/ 

https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/4439/%D9%85%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%B2%D9%8A%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B6%D8%AD%D9%8A%D8%A9 

https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/17196/%D8%AD%D9%83%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B6%D8%AD%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%B9%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B6%D8%AD%D9%89-%D9%88%D9%83%D9%8A%D9%81%D9%8A%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%A7 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=m_DDtqzDJJM

Poem: Patiently Accepting Polygyny For Allah's Sake Doesn't Equate To "Normalizing Cheating"

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

💌 A patient wife's choice to let her husband remarry 

Does not mean she's too weak that she lets her soulmate "cheat". 

A Muslimah's patience with Allah's Qadr/Decree 

To allow men to care for multiple wives fairly 

Does not equate to "normalizing cheating", really. 

~•~ 

If you wish to ensure that your husband never "cheats", 

Keep him in your house, monitor when and why he leaves, 

So he's shielded from glancing at ladies in the streets, 

Stopped from dealing with female customers and colleagues, 

And see if you can freeze his heart too so he can't "feel".

~•~ 

Allah the Most Wise knows best. Most men generally 

Are polygynous, capable of loving many 

Women equally, specially if their looks vary, 

From fair and lovely to dark beauty, slightly heavy 

To slim - each lady with her own personality.

~•~ 

If you, as your husband's wife, can sense undoubtedly 

That he likes another lady romantically, 

Warn him to lower his gaze and fear Allah, firstly, 

To change jobs or work nearby him if necessary, 

And remind him there's penalty in adultery. 

~•~ 

Then inform him that if his feelings for her are real, 

It's his right to legalize that love and remarry, 

While you gain more of Allah's Love as you patiently 

Train yourself to stay strong, accept Allah's Destiny, 

And silence the proud ego that fears polygyny.

~•~

📖 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 

📖 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 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/12/poem-patience-for-allahs-sake-can.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/12/poem-to-those-not-strong-enough-to.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/11/poem-from-signs-of-pious-wives-is-they.html 

Note: Three Likely Reasons Why Some People Are Not Affected By The Evil Eye

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

💌 On the day after our wedding, some time in Shawwal 2006, I remember my husband strangely suffering from fever or high body temperature, when he seemed okay, energetic and cheerful the other day. When I was a teenager during our travel to Indonesia at an Islamic institute, there was a crowd of female students sitting around me, staring while some of them were telling me how pretty I looked. My late mom (Allah yarhamha. Ameen.) and I were in the females' section at a Masjid so we temporarily took off our niqab/face-veil. Immediately the next day I had fever and pimples or multiple rashes around my face. That took place when I was a "music addict", occasionally drew sketches of living beings which Muslims aren't supposed to draw, and wasn't religious so much so that I didn't know the virtues of saying the morning and evening Adhkaar unlike now Alhamdulillah.

The evil eye isn't a myth. It is real. A lot of individuals from different cults even believe that it's not a joke, which is why some non-Muslims wear talismans, amulets or special accessories designed to safeguard themselves from witchcraft, voodoo spells and negative energy. Such methods of shielding oneself obviously contradict the tradition of the noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam and since many of these self-preserving practices involve requesting assistance from jinn or demons, they could ultimately lead to kufr/disbelief or shirk/polytheism. 

Some people though, in spite of being exposed to the public a lot, don't show any signs of being affected or badly impacted by the evil eye. For instance, a number of celebrities, bands, politicians, instagrammers, or famous YouTubers, despite performing several times on stage, being interviewed in front of a large audience, or broadcasting their lavish lifestyles through frequently uploaded photos and vlogs... they still seem fine and unaffected by 'ayn or evil eye which usually occurs when an intensely envious person emits jealous vibes or hatred towards those whom they envy.

📋 Three possible reasons why some people are immune or incapable of receiving any impact from someone's evil eye:

1] Their trust and faith in Allah the Almighty are very high. They regularly say Du'a, as well as the morning and evening Adhkaar, and effectively shield themselves with steadfast Taqwa, frequent recitation of Ayatul Kursi along with other verses and chapters from the Noble Qur'an. Plus they try their best for Allah's sake to abstain from sins which can make humans more vulnerable to shaytan's deception and cunning tricks. 

2] Allah the Almighty knows best. Since the evil eye may generally be transmitted from dark souls or individuals whose hearts are spiritually impure (due to jealousy, suspicion and wishing evil on others), their effects cannot reach similarly dark souls or hearts that are already broken, disturbed or spoiled. If you were to hold two magnets with the negative sides or north poles pointing towards each other, you'd notice that the two resembling points cause an instant repelling reaction. No matter how much you try to place the same poles of two magnets near each other (blue side with blue, or red with red), they quickly repel one another because their energy is completely identical, just as fictional zombies won't run after other zombies and vampires normally don't attack fellow vampires. 

3] They likely protect themselves from bad energy by relying on magic spells, incantations or jewelry specially worn to counteract and prevent the evil eye. This way of protecting oneself must be strictly avoided, to stay away from kufr/disbelief and shirk/polytheism. 

Of course nothing on earth can occur unless Allah the Most Wise destines it. While the evil eye may overtake Allah's Qadr/Decree (for example if it was decreed that a certain man would live until his late 50s, his vulnerability to the evil eye or negligence with regard to his faith/Imaan may shorten his lifespan so he dies from a car accident before his preordained age), the negative impacts of the evil eye come with a reason - to remind us, as Allah's servants, to: 

1] Keep trusting Allah the Most Loving, remembering Him day and night with humility as many times as we can. 

2] Stay away from pridefully showing off what Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala gave us, as if we're the ones who invented them, unless displaying them and helpfully informing others about them (while remaining grateful to Allah the Almighty) are done for a good purpose. 

3] Continue striving to be worthy of Jannah Paradise where no evil eye nor envious souls can steal anybody's happiness and sources of perfect joy.

~•~

📖 Ibn Abbas RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu' alaihi wa sallam said, "The evil eye is true. If anything could outrun the decree (Qadr/Destiny), it would be outran by the evil eye. When you perform a ritual bath, wash well."

Source: Sahih Muslim 2188

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim 

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Take up your shields." They said, “O Messenger of Allah, is the enemy present?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "No, rather your shields from the Hellfire are to declare the Glory of Allah, the Praise of Allah, there is no God but Allah, and Allah is The Greatest. (Say 'SubhanAllah', 'Alhamdulillah', 'Laa ilaaha ilAllah', 'Allahu Akbar') Verily, they (Adhkaar) will come on the Day of Resurrection as saviors and guardian angels, and they are the ‘righteous deeds everlasting.’" (The Noble Qur'an 18:46)

Source: Al-Sunan Al-Kubrá lil-Nasā’ī 10204

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2020/06/note-fear-allah-more-than-fearing-evil.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/01/poem-fear-allah-almighty-more-than-evil.html 

https://binbaz.org.sa/fatwas/21562/%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%AC%D8%A9-%D8%AD%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AB-%D8%A7%D9%83%D8%AB%D8%B1-%D9%85%D9%88%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%AA%D9%8A-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%8A%D9%86

Poem: A Few Tips On Dealing With Awkward Moments

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

💌 Some tips on how to deal with awkward situations, 

How to keep cool, defeat feelings of embarrassment, 

And seem confident or unfazed when some are laughing 

At you or blushing when embarrassing things happen, 

As you're here to serve Allah, not amuse His servants: 

~•~

When you stumble or slip while you're casually walking, 

Rise back up and confidently continue moving. 

If you're surrounded by friends or spectators staring, 

Wave your right hand and greet them with dashing confidence, 

Or resume strolling like your fall is not a problem.

~•~ 

If you're in a group, and wish to ask or say something, 

But nobody seemed to hear your question or statement, 

Repeat it but with louder and clearer utterance, 

Or calmly sigh and tell yourself "oh well..." from within, 

"Maybe Allah wants that I skip it and stay silent.".

~•~

If an item fell while you were holding tons of things, 

Or portions of a dish dropped while serving or eating, 

And some cringe at your clumsiness in most gatherings, 

Laugh about it, or embrace the fact you're different.

How Allah sees us matters more than what His slaves think.

~•~

Understand you're human, with flaws and imperfections. 

Other humans too go through awkward moments often. 

Learn from your mistakes and people's random shortcomings.

Allah may grant awkwardness as a hidden blessing 

To always seek His Guidance and avoid arrogance.

~•~

📖 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 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/01/poem-what-insecure-people-do-and-tips.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/03/poem-five-insecure-habits-that.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/01/poem-eleven-signs-of-people-with-strong.html 

https://socialpronow.com/blog/uncomfortable-around-people/

Poem: Signs That A Much Older Person Is Jealous Of You

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

💌 Three obvious signs that an elder person envies you, 

Whether they're your aunt who can't admit they're insecure, 

A teacher who doesn't want you to succeed at school, 

A professor who finds faults with many things you do, 

Or an older cousin who disdains what you value: 

~•~

First sign: Despite being older, they seem immature. 

They'd go out of their way to spoil your plans and good moods, 

Make you feel ignored online and offline, and exclude 

You from events while they invite friends you know and knew, 

And, all in all, they treat you in a manner that's rude. 

~•~

Second: Since they're jealously threatened by your virtues 

And your confidence or strong faith frightens their repute, 

Sincere advice and tips towards success they refuse 

To share, in spite of having done the same things you do. 

Envy prevents them from wanting to see you improve.

~•~ 

Third: They're quiet when you thrive or express gratitude, 

Yet as soon as they spot mistakes in the things you do, 

They quickly criticize you, ridicule and rebuke, 

As if your faults and failures rejuvenate their mood. 

Intense jealousy proves they're not morally mature.

~•~ 

How to deal with an older person who envies you: 

Firstly, thank Allah that you're unlike them - insecure. 

Jealous souls are unhappy from inside, that's for sure. 

Withhold secrets from them, and convos with them reduce. 

Maintain grateful, composed, and confident attitude.

~•~  

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Beware of envy, for it devours good deeds just as fire devours wood or grass."  

Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4903 

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Suyuti  

📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Envy consumes good deeds just as fire burns wood. Charity (Sadaqah) extinguishes sinful deeds just as water extinguishes fire. Prayer is the light of the believer and fasting is his shield from the Hellfire." 

Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 4210 

Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Ibn Asakir 

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Faith and envy do not combine within a believing servant."

In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Greed and faith are never combined in the heart of a servant."

Source: Sunan Al-Nasā’ī 3109

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/01/poem-clear-signs-of-jealous-people-even.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/05/poem-seven-signs-that-indicate-jealousy.html 

https://mjustsharingislam.blogspot.com/2021/01/poem-advice-on-how-to-deal-with-people.html