.: ADVICE: Differences Between The True Friend And The Fake "Friend"

In no particular order signs of a true Muslim friend: 1)    When his/her friend is happy they are also happy. They never get jealous of their friend’s achievements. They always want their friends to be happy. 2)   They share their joys with their friends. They love to share their belongings and are generous. 3)   They are protective of their friends. They always defend their friends when their friends need backing up. 4)   They never laugh at their friends’ mishaps. They never make hurtful comments or jokes about their friends. 5)   They are always there for their friends. If their friends need someone to talk to or if they need help in any way they are always available for them. 6)   They are humble and love taking care of their friends. 7)   They are always truthful with their friends. They never lie to them. 8)   They accept their friends as they are and if they want their friends to change it would only be for their betterment e.g. for the friend to improve spiritually/religiously. 9)   If they see their friends committing a mistake, they are quick to point it out and advise them in the nicest way. 10)         They love returning the favors of their friends. They sincerely appreciate whatever good their friends do to them. 11)         They seldom lose interest in their friends and enjoy spending time with them, especially in exchanging Islamic knowledge and wisdom. 12)         They are trustworthy and always keep their promises. 13)         If they wrong you in any way, they are quick to apologize and would do anything to compensate.

In no particular order signs of a fake friend: 1)   They hate seeing you happy. They get jealous of your achievements. 2)   They don’t always share their joys with you. At times they can be very selfish. 3)   When you’re in trouble, they either ridicule you or run away. 4)   When given the chance they love to laugh at you and make fun of you. 5)   When someone says some nasty things about you, the fake friend either laughs at what is being told to them, agrees with what is being said or shares the gossip with others. 6)   That fake friend is often very arrogant in your company, doesn’t welcome your advice and would never take orders from you. 7)   They may lie to you from time to time. They love being sarcastic, so much so that sometimes you’d need to guess if they’re telling the truth or if they’re lying. 8)   When befriending you, they usually have hidden or ulterior motives, as though they are nosy spies hunting for ‘information’. 9)   They hardly ever advise you when you need advice. They never bother correcting you when you are wrong. 10)          They don’t always appreciate the good things you do to them. In your dealings with them you’re oftentimes the giver while they’re the taker and ingrate. 11)          They hate being seen with you. They easily get bored by you. They try to avoid you whenever possible. 12)          They have a tendency to break their promises and have many times proved to be untrustworthy. 13)          Saying a simple ‘I’m sorry’ to you is very strenuous and difficult for them. They hate apologizing.

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.: ADVICE: The Virtues Of Calling The Adhan (Call To Salah/Prayer)

Masha-Allah, Muslim student in the 4th grade calls the adhaan (call to prayer) (WISHES www.wisdom.edu.ph)

http://youtu.be/foxQ8zSVAD0

Allah knows best. It was narrated that the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam said, “The Muadhdhin will receive forgiveness to the extent the voice of his Adhan reaches; every living and non-living thing that hears his voice, supplicates for his forgiveness. In another narration it is stated: Every living and non-living thing replies to his Adhan.” and “The Muadhdhins will have the longest necks amongst the people on the Day of Resurrection.”

.: ADVICE: Nobody Lives A Perfect Life Until They Enter Heaven

Allah knows best. If everybody’s lives were completely “perfect”, then there would be no need to go to Heaven as it would be a place on earth, which is not the case.

This temporal life is a gateway that leads to an eternal abode, either in Heaven (if you are true believers in Allah and are sincere good-doers) or in Hell (due to your arrogance, disbelief, injustice and crimes).

It was narrated that the Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam said, "When those deserving of Paradise would enter Paradise, the Blessed and the Exalted Allah would ask: Do you wish Me to give you anything more? They would say: Hast Thou not brightened our faces? Hast Thou not made us enter Paradise and saved us from Fire? He (the narrator) said: He (Allah) would lift the veil, and of things given to them nothing would be dearer to them than the sight of their Lord Allah, the Almighty and the Glorious. He then recited the verse: {For those who do good is the best reward and even more}" [Sahih Muslim]

May Allah make us among His Muslim friends who will be blessed to be with Him in Heaven and see His Noble Face. Ameen.

.: What Are The Pillars Of Islam? (Muslim Kids Praying In The Masjid)

It was narrated that the Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Islam is built upon five pillars: 1) To testify that there is no true god who deserves to be worshipped but Allah and to testify that Muhammad is Allah's final Messenger 2) Prayer 3) Obligatory Zakah/Charity 4) Performing Hajj 5) Fasting in the holy month of Ramadan."

To be Muslim is to sincerely believe in Allah who sent His Prophets such as Noah, Jonah, Job/Ayyoub, Abraham, David, Solomon, Isaac, Ishmael, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Jesus and the final Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam to call/summon everyone to worship the Only One God and Creator Allah, and to peacefully submit to Allah's Orders, as His faithful servants, who will meet Him (Allah) insha-Allah on the Day of Judgment. Allah knows best.

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.: ADVICE: Rudeness And Bullying Are Signs Of Jealousy

Allah knows best.

Two reasons why some people can be very rude:

1) As kids, they never got a single attention from their irresponsible parents, and therefore they are begging for it from you.

2) They feel so inferior and insecure of themselves that they feel the need to put others down in order to just let go of their jealousy.

So when any stranger insults you and calls you names which do not describe you (but describes them best) just know that they are only sad and jealous people. May Allah guide them if they deserve Allah’s Mercy and Guidance. Ameen.

Two signs of a confident person:

1~ They love to help out in only what is good and love sharing whatever lessons they’ve learned from life.

2~ They don’t walk around insulting others, especially strangers, because they know that rudeness is equal to insecurity.

.: ADVICE: Say This Du'a Every Morning And Evening

http://youtu.be/cNElQbETxeM
Allah knows best.
The Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu ‘alaihi wa sallam said “The most superior way of asking for forgiveness from Allah is: ‘Allahumma anta Rabbi la ilaha illa anta, Anta Khalaqtani wa ana `Abduka, wa ana ‘ala ahdika wa wa’dika mastata’tu, A`udhu bika min Sharri ma sana’tu, abu’u Laka bini’matika ‘alaiya, wa Abu Laka bidhanbi faghfirli innahu la yaghfiru adhdhunuba illa anta.” The Prophet added. “If somebody recites it during the day with firm faith in it, and dies on the same day before the evening, he will be from the people of Paradise; and if somebody recites it at night with firm faith in it, and dies before the morning, he will be from the people of Paradise.”
Recite the above du’a/supplication and say it every morning after the Fajr salah and every evening before or after the Maghreb salah to be among those whom God Allah will welcome to Heaven :)

Wasalaam

.: ADVICE: Islam is Peace, Mercy and Justice

Allah knows best.

To be good to a leader whom I should be loyal to is obedience. To be close friends with my leader’s enemies is disloyalty. And to be good to a liar (e.g. satan) who only wishes evil for me is foolishness. Just because I’m a good person doesn’t mean that I should be good to every single one.