1 blog with 2 parts within. 1st on the Aesop Fable - The Ant and the Grasshopper and Ants in Holy Scriptures. 2nd on P.D.H. Collab Offers.

 

Bismi Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi.

Aoudhubillahi min al shaitanir rajeem x ∞
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajeun.
ASA WR WB to believing Muslim friends.
Anfali 58 + Dawah + Isaiah 30

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"Take a lesson from the ants, you lazybones. Learn from their ways and become wise!" ~ Nabi Sulaimon (epbuh) Proverbs 6:6

Nabi Sulaimon (as) taught us this lesson about Al Namli, the ants. But Nabi Miuhammad (epbuh) also taught us a lesson about Al Namli, the ants, in the Divine Alignment of Allah (swt), while referencing another story about Nabi Sulaimon (as) within Surahtul Namli. It is part of the natural world, in the face of harsh summer climate experiences, to not want to waste water nor opportunities to put away (or store away) reserves for more difficult days. This is a very Yusufian (epbuh) Order Principle that I have attempted to capsulize in the past. What a Beautiful God that Allah (swt) is to teach us these Sacred Laws, Divine Laws and Laws of Nature all rolled up into one. SubhanAllah. More referencing below.

Below in vid is the famous Aesop Fable about the Ant and the Grasshopper.

Currently throughout Europe and even here in the US we have been hit since 2010 with a plethora of summer droughts and water issues. Allah (swt) is telling us that He (swt) can take away the water, but He (swt) is also telling us not to waste water. But essentially, not waste, as the Ants, the summer of collecting and storing away for days of difficulty.

There is a famous Hadith of the Holy Nabi Muhammad (epbuh) concerning not even wasting water in a flowing stream. I will collect this hadith (found it with Ai) and post it here:

"Hadith on Not Wasting Water Even at a Flowing Stream:
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught that wastefulness in ablution is prohibited even if you are by a flowing river. This is recorded in several authentic collections.

The narration:
Abdullah ibn ‘Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ passed by Sa’d while he was performing ablution. The Prophet said, “What is this extravagance?” Sa’d replied, “Is there extravagance in ablution?” The Prophet said, “Yes, even if you are on the bank of a flowing river.” {website - Faith in Allah}+1

Authenticity:
This hadith is narrated by Ibn Majah (Hadith 425) and Ahmad (Hadith 7065) on the authority of Abdullah ibn ‘Amr. Scholars such as Ahmad ibn Shaker and Muhammad ‘Awwamah have declared it sound (ḥasan) {website - IslamQA.}

Similar narrations:
Abu Darda reported: “Be thrifty in wudu, even if you are at the riverbank.” (Musnad Ahmad, Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah) {website - IslamQA.}
Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported a similar statement {website - IslamQA.}
Hilal ibn Yisaf said it was customary among the Sahabah and Tabi’un to say that wastage in wudu could occur even at the riverbank {website - IslamQA.}

Meaning and application:
The term israf (إسراف) means extravagance or wastefulness. The Prophet’s instruction applies to any act of ablution — whether washing the face, hands, or feet — and emphasizes moderation in water use. Even with abundant water, such as from a flowing stream, one should not pour excess or let water run unnecessarily {website - allamalquran.co.uk.}

Practical guidance:
Use only the amount of water needed for each step of wudu.
Turn off the water source when not in use.

This principle extends beyond wudu to all water use, reflecting the Islamic concept of khalifah (stewardship) over resources allamalquran.co.uk.

References:
Sunan Ibn Majah 425
Musnad Ahmad 7065
Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 723, 731

This hadith remains a timeless reminder to conserve water, regardless of its apparent abundance, and to uphold the Prophet’s example in all matters of moderation."

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Bismi Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi.
Aoudhubillahi min al shaitanir rajeem x ∞
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajeun.
ASA WR WB to believing Muslim friends.
Anfali 58 + Dawah + Isaiah 30

{Please direct all past, present and future Faith inquiries and questions, on sharing, splitting, giving towards food, medicine, shelter, clothing, in a time of crisis and need to this post.
Jazakum Allahu Khayran,
MUA aka PDH}

Allah can potentially bless you and me in working together on either of these 3 Offers (concerning what would be suitable to your followers) in: Merch; Beats; and Testimony. Allah (swt) is not indigent. Al Ghaniyu Allah. He can bestow upon multiple individuals for a single song, tshirt, or testimony without taking away from Barakat, Hasanat, etc. that I, myself, am seeking from Him (swt). Much like Allah (swt) is OmniPotent, OmniPresent and Ubiquitous through the Attribute of Al Rabb (The Sustainer), He (swt) can make a tree grow in China and Brazil at the same time and it is a Delightful Miracle to bear witness to.

Offer #1 15% of Revenues on my Zazzle Merch - The tees are $50. If 15% is $6-7 USD, then 50k in units would be $300k USD to you.
This WordPress blog post should contain all of the answers to questions you may have about the Zazzle Ambassador Program that will put 15% per unit of sales you generate for the referrals to your followers. I used Ai to answer a few different questions about the Referral Program.
https://workandtheotherwork.wordpress.com/2026/06/30/my-asking-ai-about-the-zazzle-com-ambassador-program-in-which-you-can-earn-15-on-my-tees-mugs-etc/
Please read this offer in the Description Comment.
Link below is to TikTok presentation of Offer #1.
https://www.tiktok.com/@pdhmusicandmerch/video/7657300383953456397?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

[ Other items in Collection - Preview of other items in Collection that you could get 15% on [Important - the print posters (of 8 Khamsa Hands and 6 Moroccan Style Geometric Patterns. A few of them found in 2nd video.) as prints with no frame or matting are at $150 for 40" x 60", but with framing and matting can go around $750. But selling the plain prints at $150 is an option and consumer could get framing and matting done locally. Though my emphasis of this pitch is on the Men's and Women's tshirts in this 1st video found in the "Art Household Items Collection" which has other options that can be viewed that you can make 15% per unit on. View here:
https://www.zazzle.com/collections/art_household_items-119917451526024096 ]

Offer #2 Temporary 50% on song(s) or release(s) of my cafe-grade beats. And for a list of more conservative beats please message me and I will reply the ones to review. There are about 15 songs that are more conservative. - Please read this offer in the Description Comment
https://www.tiktok.com/@pdhmusicandmerch/video/7658086105203346702?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

Offer #3 {Optional because, respectfully, I might not be as clear as some of you are.} Reshare blog posts of Truth suitable enough for your followers. - Zakaya connotes Purification, Charity, and Attestation to the Truth of the Words of Allah. Thus, resharing what is "True" from Him (swt) is: 1. Good Suggestions and Recommendations to others; 2. Speaking a Word Directed to the Right; 3. Sharing in a Good Cause or (Qadiyyah). Allah (swt) Provides the Barakat, Hasanat, and adds to the Scales of Good Deeds for those who do this. All of the 3 points and their verses are in this blog post. The one on Zakaya being Attestations will be found in the Nabi Dhil Kifli or Prophet Ezekiel (epbuh) reflections in other blog posts.
https://workandtheotherwork.wordpress.com/2018/10/18/why-testify-about-god-and-his-words/

{If you would like more conservative sounds, toddler friendly, cafe-grade vibes and even a couple that are restaurant-grade please contact me so that I can direct you to them. If fact I will leave them beneath these vids.}

Bismi Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi.
Aoudhubillahi minal shaitanir rajeemi x ∞
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajeun.
ASA WR WB to believing Muslim friends.

I can assign each of these songs to you for 50% of downloads revenue to you if you are willing to tell all of your followers to download the list of them in your comment from Apple, Amazon, etc. Please review the songs for if they are suitable to your followers.

Can listen to them here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2LEajUI9uqHSdCu1RfrkwV?si=2UniiLXuS_afAjkp8cqAnA

If I don't hear back I'll know they were not to your taste. Otherwise let me know if these do work for you, and go to my Linktree form and "you're in", and potentially on this project together we can win. 50/50 Habibah.
Jazakum Allahu Khayran.
More info in WordPress 1st link. Contact form in 2nd link. Linktree - https://linktr.ee/pdhmusicandmerch

My Ultra Conservative Chillhop. Jazzhop, Lofi Offerings (in the Name of Allah) at this time are:

1. Truthfully She's a Work of God's Artistry
2. Almost Meditative - restaurant-grade
3. Education And Productivity Are Relevant With God (1 of a 2-track release. If you like the other I can assign release to you. Other song is "Faith Righteousness And Charity Are Also") - cafe/restaurant-grade
4. Mediterranean Diet Calculations - restaurant-grade
5. Doses of Peace
6. Coral Locks - toddler friendly
7. Tableau - cafe/restaurant-grade
8. Refreshing Miracle Moments (1 of a 2-track release. If you like the other I can assign release to you. Other song is "Realignments and Other Res".) - cafe/restaurant-grade
9. Verticalized Farming
10. Lincoln Avenue - cafe/restaurant-grade
11. Meadow Brook - cafe/restaurant-grade
12. Delightfully Mundane
13. Lakeshore Walks - cafe/restaurant-grade
14. Wide Eyed Amazed
15. A Study Room - toddler friendly

16. Mancave Wall Writings - restaurant-grade

So technically 16 songs, and with a 50% downloads conversion ratios this would mean a sizable amount divided in half between us. I hope that you see the vision. Please consider.

Also, for a team of 40-50 Hijabi Muslimahs that take half on each of one of my 40-54 cafe-beats. 4 extras in case some may not like what they're left with.

This would be the list of tracks I'd recommend for the project. My total list in catalog to review to potentially work with:

1. Education And Productivity Are Relevant With God
2. Faith Righteousness And Charity Are Also
3. Realignments And Other Res
4. Refreshing Miracle Moments
5. Narrators' Concluding Morals to Stories
6. BMW 2002-1602 Restomods
7. Coveted Cliffside Vistas
8. Verticalized Farming
9. Truthfully She's a Work of God's Artistry
10. Almost Meditative
11. Abel Vs Cain Is Still Sadness
12. Just Fading Out Peacefully
13. Good Grievance
14. Wide Eyed Amazed
15. Abel Vs Cain Is Still Sadness - Interlude Version
16. At The Smoothie Spot
17. Mediterranean Diet Calculations
18. Use Best Practices In 2 Holy Books
19. Huwa Breathing
20. Abel Vs Cain Is Still Sadness - Remix Version
21. Rouleaux Beaucoup
22. Dining Al Fresco
23. Rue de l'eau
24. Lincoln Avenue
25. More Than I Know
26. Toledo
27. Above And Below
28. Tableau
29. Highs and Lows
30. Lakeshore Walks
31. Pleasantly Ordinary
32. Natural Springs
33. Cherry Creek Mall
34. Merci Beaucoup
35. Minimalism
36. Delightfully Mundane
37. Meadow Brook
38. Majestic Date Palm
39. Doses of Peace
40. Reconciliation
41. Tilling The Soil
42. Her Roses
43. Consumer Goods
44. Club Med Resort, Pt. 1
45. Coral Locks
46. Club Med Resort, Pt. 2
47. Study Jotz
48. Fish Tacos
49. Wait For The Right Spouse
50. Mancave Wall Writings
51. Tea And A Run, Pt. 1
52. Tea And A Run, Pt. 2
53. From Humble Beginnings
54. Humble Growth
55. Coral Locks
56. A Study Room
57. Green Apples
58. Wait For The Right Spouse

When we offer, we have to offer better plans not worse.

 

Bismi Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi.
Aoudhubillahi min al shaitanir rajeem x ∞
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajeun.
ASA WR WB to believing Muslim friends.
Anfali 58 + Dawah + Isaiah 30

On the plot, by the Quraishi, to assassinate the Holy Prophet Muhammad (epbuh), the Nabi (saws) was aware. There is no doubt Allah (swt) informed him (saws) that they were coming after him (saws).

So, the Nabi (saws) had to flee or make hijrah to Yathrib or Medinah.

If you were a confidante and the Nabi (saws) informed you of the situation {you see many of us may have similar grasp of their own personal circumstances, though we are not the Holy Nabi (saws)}...but if you were a confidante what would be your advice to him:

1. Make Tahajjud.
2. Do 100 Astaghfirs and 100 La ilaha illa Allah. Wahdahu la sharika lahu. Lahul Mulku Wa Lahul Hamidu Wa Huwa Alai Kulli Shain Qadiru and 100 La Huwla wa la Quwatta illa billah, etc. so you get my point on Dhikr or Tasbih options.
3. Spend beautiful intimate time with your beautiful wife or propose to this beautiful woman if not married and spend beautiful time with her.
4. Fast 2 times per week.
5. Offer salawatul Anbiya on other integral Anbiya since he is one himself (saws).
6. Amala Salihan - work righteousness and productivity in the land. There are 2 basic types of productivity (but could possibly have further divisions): 1, Righteous; and 2. Unrighteous. Generally our default concept of "Productivity" is righteous. So, some type of product or service being offered that is Tayyib, Halal and righteous that is monetized for trade and traffic between people. Products and services that are beneficial to others are under Salihan. Under Nabi Salih (epbuh) the She-camel was a sign of man working righteousness through the land in drinking water and grazing through the land. She was seeking of the bounties of Allah (swt). Mankind does this in various ways that naturally doesn't quite translate to eating healthy beneficial shrubs, plants, herbs, and drinking from streams as the She-camel. Man will farm land, plant crops, weave rugs, construct homes, etc. That is righteous "productivity" in sub definition of Salihan or Salihat or Amala Salihan. Because it was part of the Ministry of a Holy Prophet of Allah, like Nabi Luti Ministered heterosexuality, and Nabi Shuaybi Ministered measuring with just Scales after fair markups they are acts of ibadah, as well.
7. Amala Darasan - work education studies. Go to school. Nabi Idris (epbuh)

Technically all of those suggestions are literally outstanding, but the problem is that those are the very things that he (saws) was having trouble establishing in Mecca at the time.

So, it comes back to his plan to flee by night and let Ali (as) pretend to be him (saws) in the bed like he (saws) originally planned.
The other advice though outstanding in real and true sense could not overrule the priority of his (saws) survey of the situation.
Do you find this happening to you ever? 
Others feeling that you do not have a competent grasp of your own situation and offer to you other advice? And those are the only ways or options they have for you? Even if your option has 50% of sales on items and 15% of sales on others? When we offer, we have to offer better plans not worse {from Injeel and Proverbs below}. It has to be a better plan than the one on the table for some of us.

How did and do other communities in the US do things to help and support their own groups? Chinese, Japanese, Jewish, Christians, other races, etc.? What were their best practices in doing that? Back in the day? But further they didn't even have the world wide web and were exceptionally efficient in those processes. They had community newsletters that were mailed out in regular postal mail. They didn't have something they could sell for a single $1 online, to a broader global community, that could be split between other Muslims working on projects with you. Not every act of making money is for boastful, lavish lifestyles. Sometimes there is an emergency, no? Might have to get up and flee to re-establish systems of Faith in your home somewhere else, sometimes, eh? Not wanting it to all fit in a grocery shopping cart on foot, and everything else in the dumpster. All 7 of those Pillars of Faith are acts of Ibadah. We are not set in our minds well enough as a community of Salihat and Darasat are acts of Ibadah. We are not set well enough as a community of this in our minds. It is a plague and a mockery of Faith not to see them suggested by Nabi Ibrahim (epbuh).

Reflection on the Relevance of Allah (swt) Rejecting the Testimony Forever of the Mukadhib(un).

 

Bismi Allahi Al Rahmani Al Raheemi.
Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajeun.

Aoudhubillahi min al shaitanir rajeem x ∞
ASA WR WB to believing Muslim friends.
Anfali 58 + Dawah + Isaiah 30

There are areas of importance such as Court, etc. that Allah (swt) gave us instruction that is Supreme Wisdom from Himself as all of His (swt) Kalimat are.

The Mukadhib found to be a liar in certain types of events like Court, etc. has to have their testimony or evidence forever rejected.

But to expand on this further. The evidence of those who use secret arts (magic, sorcery, witchcraft, spellbinding, spellcasting, etc.) cannot qualify as sound, reliable, or valid evidence, as well. Can you imagine the Hell of that? Someone who works secret arts having more influence, relevance and credibility than the ones worked upon? Trusted by authorities, law enforcement and officials of a town, city, state or even country.

When Allah (swt) used language like, "and We expelled them from every type of honorable position and made the Children of Israel inheritors of such things." or when He (swt) said, "they (Sodom and Gomorrah) practiced or planned wickedness in their Councils.

From this we get a sense of the importance of Truthful testimony but also uprightness in certain posts and positions of honor in a country. Because many of us are needing people in honorable posts and positions of a society to comprise qualities of the Siddiqeen.

It is Supreme Wisdom because He (swt) Helps and Saves you to cut it short by that criterion of His Judgment. This is helpful against Gharrar (deception) and the Chief Deceiver. There are some that you cannot let them keep talking. They'll get you twisted. Something similar was said about Sisyphus (in the Greek Myth) that he was so conniving I am not sure I think he could not be allowed to ask questions. I am not sending you to read it. I haven't read it though I have or had it here somewhere. With me it is like a book that should remain closed and not opened. It may not be that way for others, but I could tell it is for me. Dua: "I invoke Allah (swt) to protect me from Sisyphean Conditions by Surahtul Ahqaf (The Winding Sandtracts) and that be the only version that I need to open, study and reflect upon. For me I request the condition or system goes where it is called for in the Quranul Kareem. Allahumman Ameen." 

Surahtul Ahqaf is a tremendous Miracle from Allah (swt).