💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 One of the disadvantages of using social media is inadvertently exposing yourself to content that can make you feel inadequate, less special or not good enough according to some people's standards. If you're not confident yet about your physical appearance, seeing photos of people who are fit, more muscular or good-looking can drastically diminish your self-esteem. Reading status updates of users who are skilled at writing or who like to utilize advanced words that require some readers to check the dictionary often can make a number of us feel less intelligent. A person who is single in their 30s may struggle with jealousy upon discovering teenagers or younger adults getting married early. An entrepreneur who has been managing a business for many years may get jealous upon hearing news of other businesses becoming more successful when they launched just recently. Some couples who have been wanting kids may jealously resent those who have lots of children.
For many individuals it is emotionally disturbing to witness others surpassing them at something they themselves wish to excel in. Inner peace can never be achieved if a person keeps constantly comparing one's life experiences to others' journeys, unaware of those envied people's struggles, hard work, and what actually goes on behind the scenes.
🔸 To better cope with inferiority complex, remember:
1] We are all Allah's servants. Those wealthy families who own expensive cars and luxurious accommodations, those educated persons with fancy job titles and high-income professions, those clever intellectuals who enjoy debating or ace at public speaking, creative artists with their wide range of costly art tools and collections, and vloggers on YouTube who get to impact their large audience etc. were created by Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala, made from clay and will someday be sent back to the ground to be buried before being questioned about their deeds on the Day of Judgment. They sweat like you do, excrete like any other living being, go through various struggles, oftentimes worry just as you do, and are accountable for their decisions like you are responsible for your own actions and reactions. People's worldly possessions and dunya-related joys aren't going to be very helpful in the next life. Our connection with Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala, Taqwa, faith/Imaan, good character and deeds done with sincerity are what can help us reach Jannah Paradise.
2] Patiently accept the blessings and unique qualities that Allah the Most Wise chose to bestow upon you. Know that each person was designed to have their own role. You can't say that a hammer is better than a screwdriver and vice versa when both tools have completely different purposes. What you were destined to do someone else may not be able to perform similarly, in the same way as what they were meant to do may not come to you naturally. Instead of wondering "why can't I be like so and so?" or "too bad I don't measure up", be grateful Alhamdulillah that you have your own set of skills and priorities to help you attain your goals, one of which is to be worthy of Allah's Love as well as gain entry to Jannatul Ferdaus.
3] The only one to be better than is yourself. Be stronger than who you were before and don't allow your nafs to demotivate you by assuming you'll never be good enough. Train yourself to feel inspired, not jealously threatened, when you find somebody else succeeding. From being a striving Muslim who is eager to be loved by Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala is to want what is good for other Muslims rather than envying them and complaining about they've been given.
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Look to those below you and do not look at those above you, for it is the best way not to belittle the favors of Allah."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6125, Sahih Muslim 2963
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
💌 One of the disadvantages of using social media is inadvertently exposing yourself to content that can make you feel inadequate, less special or not good enough according to some people's standards. If you're not confident yet about your physical appearance, seeing photos of people who are fit, more muscular or good-looking can drastically diminish your self-esteem. Reading status updates of users who are skilled at writing or who like to utilize advanced words that require some readers to check the dictionary often can make a number of us feel less intelligent. A person who is single in their 30s may struggle with jealousy upon discovering teenagers or younger adults getting married early. An entrepreneur who has been managing a business for many years may get jealous upon hearing news of other businesses becoming more successful when they launched just recently. Some couples who have been wanting kids may jealously resent those who have lots of children.
For many individuals it is emotionally disturbing to witness others surpassing them at something they themselves wish to excel in. Inner peace can never be achieved if a person keeps constantly comparing one's life experiences to others' journeys, unaware of those envied people's struggles, hard work, and what actually goes on behind the scenes.
🔸 To better cope with inferiority complex, remember:
1] We are all Allah's servants. Those wealthy families who own expensive cars and luxurious accommodations, those educated persons with fancy job titles and high-income professions, those clever intellectuals who enjoy debating or ace at public speaking, creative artists with their wide range of costly art tools and collections, and vloggers on YouTube who get to impact their large audience etc. were created by Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala, made from clay and will someday be sent back to the ground to be buried before being questioned about their deeds on the Day of Judgment. They sweat like you do, excrete like any other living being, go through various struggles, oftentimes worry just as you do, and are accountable for their decisions like you are responsible for your own actions and reactions. People's worldly possessions and dunya-related joys aren't going to be very helpful in the next life. Our connection with Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala, Taqwa, faith/Imaan, good character and deeds done with sincerity are what can help us reach Jannah Paradise.
2] Patiently accept the blessings and unique qualities that Allah the Most Wise chose to bestow upon you. Know that each person was designed to have their own role. You can't say that a hammer is better than a screwdriver and vice versa when both tools have completely different purposes. What you were destined to do someone else may not be able to perform similarly, in the same way as what they were meant to do may not come to you naturally. Instead of wondering "why can't I be like so and so?" or "too bad I don't measure up", be grateful Alhamdulillah that you have your own set of skills and priorities to help you attain your goals, one of which is to be worthy of Allah's Love as well as gain entry to Jannatul Ferdaus.
3] The only one to be better than is yourself. Be stronger than who you were before and don't allow your nafs to demotivate you by assuming you'll never be good enough. Train yourself to feel inspired, not jealously threatened, when you find somebody else succeeding. From being a striving Muslim who is eager to be loved by Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala is to want what is good for other Muslims rather than envying them and complaining about they've been given.
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Look to those below you and do not look at those above you, for it is the best way not to belittle the favors of Allah."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6125, Sahih Muslim 2963
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim