💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Don’t be scared to evolve and transform for Allah’s sake.
Don’t fear being told by friends “you’re different”, “you’ve changed”,
Nor worry if they’ll depart because “you’re not the same”.
Expect to lose certain friends if you increase in faith.
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When you refuse to indulge in gossip and joking
Offensively, and you no longer like backbiting,
So you’re viewed as “killjoy”, “self-righteous”, “plain” or “boring”,
Patiently walk away from those toxic companions.
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If you outgrow those friends by becoming more pious,
And they insist on doing the bad things you once did,
Bravely detach yourself from what keeps you distracted,
And search for new souls who share your goals and interests.
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Maybe you were rude, mean and selfish back in the days,
A chronic liar, not careful with statements you’d make,
But now that you’re no longer who you were yesterday,
You’re more mindful and cautious with the way you behave.
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Pursue for Allah’s sake ways to self-development,
Pray extra Sunnah prayers like Tahajjud often,
Train yourself to keep doing Tawbah in spite of sins,
Improve various skills, enhance your level of patience.
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If onlookers and haters find you ridiculous,
For making effort to grow although you’re imperfect,
Let them know that your efforts and sincere eagerness
To succeed are just for Allah. Don’t fear their hatred.
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Keep seeking knowledge of Islam whenever you can.
Let your heart become softer, as your faith is enhanced.
Be fine standing out when most people don’t understand
We transformed for Allah and His Love is what we want.
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📖 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