💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Imagine a Muslim non-mahram who works at the same company or school as you, and he sends you several flirty text messages after discovering your account on social media.
There are different ways of reacting to this situation among which are:
There are different ways of reacting to this situation among which are:
A] You angrily respond in a way to let him know you're not interested in chatting with him. Then you block him, forgetting the fact he can always stalk your public posts with another account.
B] You leave his flirtatious messages on seen mode and don't bother answering.
C] You answer his salaams and include a Du'a, praying to Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala that He provides this guy with a pious Muslim wife at the most befitting time.
After you've responded in the manner which you think is most suitable for your condition, you can either tell some close friends about the silly action which so-and-so did, clearly stating his name so they're all aware of who he is, or you conceal his mistake and for Allah's sake protect his identity so he doesn't have to deal with rumors, regret and embarrassment, simultaneously hoping he does Tawbah Inn-sha-Allah someday.
It takes a really strong Muslim whom Allah blesses with patience and good character to be able to keep the secrets and hide the mistakes of others. When a friend confides in with you a "juicy secret" that has high chances of going viral through revealing it to gossipy individuals, realize your faith/Imaan is being tested by Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala Who sees every move you make. To pass this kind of examination, discipline yourself, suppress the urge to forward that secret to outsiders who aren't supposed to know about it, and put yourself in their shoes. If you're not okay with your own flaws, confessions and embarrassing stories being spread around, why would you want others' secrets to be exposed if doing so doesn't help anyone but lead to further trouble?
Examples of secrets that a Muslim may likely inform you, if they trust you enough include:
1] Their temporary feelings of attraction towards someone you're both acquainted with.
2] A dream that bothers them and they seek your advice, insight or explanation.
3] Something wrong they've done previously but don't do anymore.
4] A weakness of theirs or their struggle with a certain type of insecurity.
5] How their first romantic night with their spouse went, and they're curious of how you'll react.
Although it is inadvisable to reveal your secrets to anyone with a mouth that can transmit news and information, sometimes you may encounter somebody who considers you as a close friend and they feel comfortable enough to disclose very personal details. Remember to practice self-restraint, with Sabr and Taqwa, when a Muslim entrusts you with a secret, not announcing it to others, even if you and that Muslim may no longer be in contact in the future.
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📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu ‘anhu narrated: Allah’s noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "A servant does not cover the faults of another servant in the world but that Allah will cover his faults on the Day of Resurrection."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2590
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
