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Honesty Story

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Algerian journalist and renowned Arab television presenter Khadija Bent Qenna once shared an unforgettable experience from her visit to the United States.

After finishing her shopping at a large supermarket, she was waiting in line to pay when she noticed a Muslim woman in hijab pulling a large box apparently containing a lawn mower back into the store. The woman looked exhausted after what seemed to be a long journey.

She approached the cashier politely and explained that she had purchased the machine the previous day along with several other items.

The cashier assumed she wanted to return it and asked if there was a problem. She then mentioned that if the same item had been found at a lower price elsewhere, the store's policy allowed for a price adjustment with proof.

The Muslim woman gently replied, "None of those reasons apply. Yesterday I paid for all my shopping by credit card and drove nearly two hours back home. When I checked my receipt later, I realized that although I had taken the lawn mower, I had never been charged for it."

The cashier was left speechless. She embraced the woman and, holding back tears, asked, "What made you drive four hours round trip and take time off just to return?"

Her answer was simple:

"Honesty."

She then explained that Islam teaches believers to safeguard trusts, fulfill responsibilities and remain truthful even when no one is watching.

The cashier immediately informed the store manager. After hearing what had happened, the manager gathered the staff and many customers also came over to listen. Everyone wanted to know what inspired such remarkable integrity.

The woman answered their questions by explaining how Islam encourages honesty, justice and accountability before God.

Deeply moved, the manager offered to let her keep the lawn mower as a gift. With gratitude and humility, she declined, saying that earning Allah's pleasure meant far more to her than receiving a free machine. She insisted on paying the full amount, thanked the staff and quietly left the store.

Many of the customers watched in admiration as the woman walked away with dignity, her smile reflecting the beauty of faith and sincere character.

Khadija Bent Qenna later said that witnessing this incident filled her heart with pride for being a Muslim and made her thank Allah for the values Islam instills in its followers.

This story reminds us that two qualities elevate a person's status in this world and, by Allah's mercy, may become a means of success in the Hereafter:

- A sincere consciousness of Allah (Taqwa).
- Excellent character and honest conduct.

May Allah bless us with both.

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I can see you actually intend good for our highly revered Boss Iyke, it's understandable you want him to gear up and milk more from the domain business but this isn't the correct way of talking to such a selfless person who devoted his time to teach people genuine/legit way of making money!

As for as domain industry is considered in Nigeria, boss Iyke had contributed more than a lot to the industry.

Before I personally chose to learn directly from him last year, the first person (a very successful domainer known to many of us here but I won't mention his name) who taught me the domain business told me he learned the business from boss Iyke too.

Just imagine this respected man's impact! He's the boss of the bosses. And he's very much selfless too, just imagine what he charges to train people, a token just to make sure people get more into the business with ease and well-equiped with basic knowledge.

Better way to ginger him or someone in boss Iyke status could be - "Boss, I wish to see more of your sales in 4 - 5 figures" would have passed the message you wanted to pass across.

Wealth355:
Senior man no vex ooo
If I were at Ur levels I'll not be celebrating sales below 1k
at Ur levels you done suppose leave geo domains teytey
You should in dsame level with them abdul basit
The boy way you tutor, I da very sure you no da near his current levels now
Leave your comfort zone bro
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Nigerian Christians won't fathom this!

Israel isn't a christian state, they hate Christianity, the same way they hate Islam.

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Harllaby:
100 Registrations, 5 Sales
It's been a long time coming, so I was really looking out for my next clue on a particular sale of mine until I found my way back to my past archives, then I rememise and appreciate the little details I shared... I couldn't have figured it out if not that I documented a few sales.

Appreciate everyone keeping this thread alive. I believe there's always something for everyone willing to do what it takes to get it done.

The journey was never smooth and indeed every good thing requires tons of hard work... no short cut... You wanted it, go for it

I have seen best of best domain never got sold worse case, sold cheap and I've seen worse name in quote sells for high figures.

I have send out 100s of email with fine templates/ sales script without a single reply and I've send out emails with just a subject line ( no body) that got sold immediately.

I've hurriedly accepted low ball offers that never converted and later sold high when I least expected.

I've worked and placed all my bet on that champion domain that never ever yield only for the one I neglected abandoned and given hope on sold at it 11 hour.

I've gone a whole year streaks without Sales just at the brim of giving up, was shower with multiple blessing of sales...

It got me wondering, Big world! Something are just placed in a perfect way to be a coincidence. I took a break to go figure out life squarely.

It was them I realize life is a scattered piece 🧩 of puzzles (every tiny pieces matters never ignore be conscious), everyone has a unique story to tell.

Until your beliefs, your values, your goals, your desires, your daily actions and your habits to become who you have always dreamt off all align together as one, your effort/hardwork is just as good as the goals and purpose you've set in the right direction to achieve the vision to become who you've always envision and dreamt off... no more, no less... every other thing outside this spectrum is external noise.

My advice: Never take another man's advice given to you, it's just about their reality of roadmap. infact most advices are inherently selfish. Best advice is the one you give your self in the darkest moment. Only if the person is where u want to be in life take it.

Never ever cap your dream... if your dream is to buy food and have just enough to pay housing rent buy commercial okada ... everything would work out only for that purpose. Dream wild and big.

Never envy want you want but don't have... How can you attract what you hate. Rejoice with the rich and those making sales... Every Egyptian Pyramids has treasure and Gold inside it... search inside of you... There lies your unique strategy.

Never ever dwell on the past, focus only on future... Don't dwell on seeing problems always... let your brain think of solutions always regardless of your reality and circumstances.

A eagle and a snake can prey and catch a rabbit... But eagle never uses snake strategy likewise Snake would never copy eagle style... Everything I've said think about it and Create your style.

Don't be the snake in the eagle's Shadow.

Say I've been appointed as the Supreme Leader of Iran

Kim Jong Un : Has anyone said anything bad about me yet?

Kim: Did President Trump just insult me?

Generals: no, he has not mentioned ur name anywhere.

Kim: has any North Korean citizen been killed in the war between Israel, Us and Iran?

Generals: No

Kim: what of North Korean animals?

Generals: no sir.

Kim: so no one has provoked us yet so we can test our missiles?

Generals: no

Kim: ok, put your ears on the ground and inform me immediately anyone talks about us.

Generals: yes sir
🤣🤣🤣🤣

Iran is actually ready for this offensive war, a lot of nations will learn from this war. Iran shouldn't be treated as an underdog!

There is abundant good in planting and sowing.

Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen (Rahimahullah) said: “There is abundant good in planting and sowing. In them is a religious benefit as well as a worldly interest.

As for the worldly interest, the produce of the plant will benefit the planter and the whole country.

All people will benefit from it by buying its fruits and seeds and eating from it.

In this way there will be growth in goodness in the community, contrary to the wealth which would be put in safe boxes, where no one can benefit from it.

As for religious benefits: if birds, chickens, pigeons, and so forth eat from it, even one seed of it; it is considered as a Sadaqah for the person who planted it, whether he intended it or not.

Even if the person didn’t think of it when he was planting or sowing, still it will be considered as a Sadaqah for him.

More wondrous than that, if a thief steals a date fruit from someone’s garden or palm tree, it will be written as a reward for the owner/ planter.

Even though the owner may know the thief and take him to court, Allah (Ta’ala) has written a Sadaqah for him by this theft till the Day of Judgment.

Moreover, if any beasts or creatures of the earth eat of that plant, it is Sadaqah for him.

Accordingly, the Hadeeth (as narrated by Jabir (رضي الله عنه) that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said: “If a Muslim plants a tree, whatever is eaten from it is charity from him and whatever is stolen is charity and whatever is subtracted from it is charity.” [Muslim 1552]) indicates that the Prophet (ﷺ) encouraged planting and sowing because in them are abundant worldly and religious benefits.

Another narration says: “If a Muslim plants a tree, or sows (seeds) a field and men and beasts and birds eat from it, all of it is charity from him.”

Sharh Riyadus-Saliheen (hadith 135) by Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen (may Allaah mercy be upon him)

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Prophecy gámbler!

Ten Profound Benefits Of Lowering The Gaze From What Allah Has Forbidden By Imam Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya (رحمه الله)

https://www.nairaland.com/8579657/ten-profound-benefits-lowering-gaze

Imam Ibnul Qayyim (رحمه الله) said:

“There are numerous benefits to lowering one’s gaze:

1) Relief from the pain of longing and regret.

When a person lets his eyes wander freely, his heart is never at rest. The gaze shows him what he passionately desires, but cannot reach or be patient without—and this constant yearning becomes the cause of his deepest pain and torment.

2) It fills the heart with light and radiance

This light becomes visible upon one’s eyes, face, and entire being. Just as the one who restrains his gaze is blessed with inner illumination, the one who indulges his eyes is marked by darkness that manifests upon his face and limbs.

3) It grants true spiritual insight (firāsah)
Insight is born of light and clarity. When the heart shines with divine light, one’s perception becomes keen—like a mirror that reflects reality as it is.

But when a person’s gaze is unrestrained, it clouds this mirror, dimming the heart’s brightness.

Allah rewards people in kind: whoever lowers his gaze from the unlawful, Allah grants him penetrating vision and the light of discernment. When he restrains his sight for Allah’s sake, Allah opens for him the eyes of his heart; and whoever lets his eyes wander toward the forbidden, Allah blinds his inner vision.

4) It opens the doors of knowledge and understanding

A heart filled with light perceives truths quickly and deeply. Lowering the gaze clears the mind, allowing knowledge to flow easily.

But when the eyes are left unchecked, the heart becomes disturbed and dark, and the doors of understanding are shut tight.

5) It strengthens the heart with courage and firmness

Lowering the gaze empowers the soul, granting both the strength of spiritual insight and the authority of reasoned proof.

In contrast, those who follow their desires live in humiliation and weakness—disgraced and debased, for such is the fate of those who prefer their whims over the pleasure of Allah.

6) It brings joy and delight to the heart.

This happiness is far greater than the fleeting pleasure of a sinful look.

Why? Because the believer defeats his enemy—his own self and its desires. When he restrains his lust for the sake of Allah, Allah replaces it with a purer, deeper joy.

One of the righteous said:

“By Allah, the pleasure of chastity is greater than the pleasure of sin.”

Indeed, when the soul opposes its base desires, it experiences a lasting joy far surpassing the brief sweetness of indulgence.

Here is where intellect distinguishes itself from desire.

7) It frees the heart from the captivity of lust.

The true prisoner is the one enslaved by his passions. When lust and desire capture the heart, the enemy gains full control over it, tormenting it endlessly.

Like a small bird in a child’s hand,…. tossed about playfully toward death while the child laughs and plays.

It closes one of the gates of Hell.

The gaze is the gateway to desire, which leads to sinful action.

Allah’s divine prohibition acts as a protective veil—once that veil is torn, the soul rushes headlong into the forbidden and never stops.

The lustful soul is never satisfied; its pleasure lies only in what is new. Thus, lowering the gaze shuts a door that even kings have been unable to close completely.

9) It strengthens and sharpens the intellect
Unrestrained looking is born of a light and foolish mind that ignores consequences. But the essence of reason is to consider outcomes before acting.

The poet said:

The wisest of men is he who never embarks upon a deed…. until he reflects on what its consequences will bring.

10) It sobers the heart from the intoxication of lust and awakens it from heedlessness.

Letting the gaze roam freely leads to heedlessness of Allah and the Hereafter. It intoxicates the soul with passion, as Allah said about the lovers of worldly beauty:

لعمرك إنهم لفي سكرتهم يعمهون

“By your life, they were in their drunkenness, wandering blindly.” [Al-Hijr 15:72]

A single glance is like a sip of wine, and infatuation is its intoxication.

But the intoxication of passion is far worse than that of wine,

The drunkard of wine may awaken — But the drunkard of desire rarely wakes except among the dead.

The benefits of lowering the gaze—and the harms of letting it go—are far greater than can be counted. We have only hinted at some of them here.

Especially dangerous is looking at those whom Allah has not permitted one to desire, such as handsome youths—for gazing at them is a deadly poison and a destructive disease.

[Rāwdat al-Muḥibbīn — by Imam Ibn ul-Qayyim.]

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9. “And We have made your sleep as a thing for rest.
10. And We have made the night as a covering (through its darkness),
11. And We have made the day for livelihood”
[al-Naba’ 78:9-11].

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:

“ And We have made your sleep as a thing for rest ” means: to put an end to tiredness, because sleep puts an end to that which comes before it of tiredness, and a person renews his energy thereby for what lies ahead. Hence you see that if a man becomes tired and sleeps, he is refreshed and his energy is renewed.

This is a blessing and it is also one of the signs of Allaah, as Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“And among His Signs is your sleep by night and by day, and your seeking of His Bounty”
[al-Room 30:23].

“ And We have made the day for livelihood ” i.e., living whereby people seek their provision according to their status and circumstances. This is the blessing of Allaah upon His slaves.

Tafseer Juz’a ‘Amma, p. 22, 23.

From Ibn Abbas –RadhiAllaahu anhumma– who said:

ما من عام بأكثر مطرا من عام ولكن الله يصرفه بين خلقه [حيث يشاء] . ثم قرأ: (ولقد صرفناه بينهم [ليذكروا

‘There is no year which has more rain than another year, however, Allaah distributes it between His creation where ever He wills,’ then he recited:

وَلَقَدْ صَرَّفْنَاهُ بَيْنَهُمْ لِيَذَّكَّرُوا

《And indeed We have distributed it (rain or water) amongst them in order that they may remember the Grace of Allaah》[Furqan:50]

Shaykh Albaani collected this hadeeth and said:

Collected by Ibn Jareer in his ‘Tafseer’ and al-Hakim from Ibn Abbas and he said: ‘This hadeeth is authentic upon the conditions of Bukhari and Muslim.’ Dhahabi agreed with him and it is as they said it is.

Baghawi said in ‘Mua’lim at-Tanzeel’ at the end of the hadeeth of Ibn Abbas:

‘This hadeeth as it is narrated is from the Prophet: ‘There is no hour from the day or night except that rain descends from the sky and Allaah distributes it where ever He wills.’

Mentioned by Ibn Is’haaq, Ibn Juraij, Maqatil and they conveyed it from Ibn Mas’ood- marfoo’ : ‘There is no year worse than another year, however Allaah distributes provisions, so He placed it in the sky of the Duniya in this drop (rain). He sends it down every year in a certain portion and a certain weight, if a people committed sins then Allaah sends it to other than them and if they are all sinful then Allaah distributes that to the deserts and the oceans.’

I (Albaani) say: what becomes clear from what has preceded that even though the hadeeth is Mawqoof (limited to the Companion) but its ruling is raised to the Prophet because these type of statements are not said based upon one’s opinion and judgment and this is why it is attributed to the Prophet. And Allaah knows best.

[Taken from Silsilah Saheehah no. 2461]

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🍁 Whenever Sa’id Ibn Jubair (رضي الله عنه) prayed the Asr prayer, he would not converse with anyone up until the sun had set (meaning he was busy with supplication). [Zaad al-Ma’ad 1/382]

🍁 Fatimah (رضي الله عنها) would send a servant to watch the sun on Fridays. When informed that it was about to set, she would engage in supplication until the sun set. [Fath al-Bari, Kitab al-Jumu’ah]

🍁 Abdullah ibn Salam (رضي الله عنه) said: “The day consists of twelve hours, and the hour mentioned on Friday is the last hour of the day.” (Means the hour of answering Dua) [Musannaf of Abdurrazzaaq 5579]

🍁 Whenever Tawus Ibn Kaysan (رحمه الله) prayed the Asr prayer on Friday, he would face the Qiblah and not speak with anyone up until the sun had set. [Tarikh Wasit]

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🍁 Whenever Al-Mufadhal Ibn Fudalah (رحمه الله) prayed Asr prayer on a Friday, he’d seclude himself to a corner of the Masjid and would not cease to make supplication up until the sun had set. [Akhbar Al-Quda’ (3/238)]

🍁 Ibn Asakir mentioned in his book: “Al-Salt bin Bastam was afflicted with blindness, so his brothers sat and prayed for him on Friday at ‘Asr time. Before sunset, he sneezed, and his sight returned.” [Tarikh Madinah ad-Dimashq 64/140]

🍁 Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal (رحمه الله) said: “From what is proven from the ahadeeth is that this hour starts after Asr and it can also be hoped for after the setting of the sun.” [Sharh us-Sunnah: 4/209]

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🍁 Ibn al-Qayyim also said: “The Hour of Response in it (i.e. Friday) is like the Night of Decree in Ramadan.” [Zaad al-Ma’ad 1/398]

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All glory to God!

“Seek that which is beneficial to you.”

This counsel is from the Prophet (May Allaah peace and blessings be upon him) to this Ummah. It is a comprehensive advice, “Seek that which is beneficial to you”; strive towards pursuing and realizing it.

The opposite of the beneficial thing is that which involves harm and the things that bring neither benefit nor harm.
This is because actions can be classified into three:

a. That which benefits man.
b. What that harms man.
c. What neither benefits nor harms.

So the wise person is the one who would accept this advice of the Prophet (May Allaah peace and blessings be upon him) and adhere to what will benefit him.

Many are those who waste their time today in non-beneficial things, and in fact in things detrimental to their souls and religion.

For this reason, we say to these people and their ilk, “You have not made use of the Prophet’s advice due to ignorance on your own part or laxity.”

Conversely, the intelligent and resolute believer is he who accepts this admonition
and strives towards what benefits him in his religion and worldly life.

This is a great hadeeth, it is important for the individual to make it a torch for himself in his religious and worldly activities.

The Prophet (May Allaah peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Stick to that which will benefit you”!

The statement is general; “...all that benefits you” that is to say, all that brings gain to you whether in the religious or worldly life.

If the religious benefit conflicts with the worldly benefit, give preference to the religious benefit because if the individual’s religion is upright, the worldly life will be upright too.

However, if the worldly life is good with the
putrefaction of the person’s religion, then it (life) shall become bad.

His saying, “Seek that which will benefit you” indicates the fact that when two benefits contest and one is greater than the other; the more distinguished option is given preference since a greater entails the lesser benefit and something more.

Hence, the matter falls under his saying: “Seek that which will benefit you.”

For instance, if connecting family ties with a brother comes with that of an uncle, both of them in equal need while it is not possible
for you to cater for them both at the same time. In this case, you give preference to connecting the brother because it is superior and more beneficial.

Likewise, if you are equidistant to two mosques but one has a larger congregation than the other, we would prefer the one with a larger congregation because it is better.

So, his statement - (may Allaah peace and blessings be upon him) “that which will benefit you” shows that when two benefits contest and one of them is better than the other; we give preference to the greater.

Conversely, if it becomes unavoidable for the individual to commit a forbidden act out of two prohibitions and one of them is severer, he should do the lesser evil.

Regarding the prohibitions, the lesser ones take precedence while the greater acts take precedence in obligatory matters.

Source - Sharh ur Riyadus-Saliheen Volume 2 by Shaykh Muhammad Saalih al-Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him), culled from his explanation on hadith 100.

To be continued, in shaa Allaah.