💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Note: Insults are hateful remarks meant to upset you.
Some of them are just lies, while others may contain truth.
The following are tips to deal with verbal abuse,
From one who can't vibe with those who are unkind and rude:
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When told you're "useless", "unproductive", "good for nothing",
Let them know you serve Only Allah, not His servants.
To obey Allah, you don't need people's agreement.
Keep serving Allah in spite of His slaves' derision.
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When numbers claim you're "ugly", "plain", or "not good-looking",
Let inner beauty glow with patience and contentment,
Thank Allah Who preordained your unique appearance,
And know your critics too are flawed with imperfections.
~•~
When notified you reek or emit perspiration,
Affirm their judgment and know they're not always fragrant,
Liquids their bodies release don't have flowery scent.
Their self-hate is proven when they bash other humans.
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When informed you're "poor", "so weird", "boring" or "ignorant",
Respond to eye-rolls and censure with indifference.
Clearly they don't know you. Facts differ from assumptions.
Aim to please Allah. Don't entertain false opinions.
~•~
Regard each insult as a tool for self-improvement,
Or take it as a remedy to strengthen patience.
So what if some foes hate you? Welcome their rejection,
Source of inspiration to have your Imaan strengthened.
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Know that shunning those who toy around with our feelings
Is wise training to trust Allah and seek His Guidance,
While enhancing our aptitude to abandon sins.
The One Who can judge us is Allah the All-Knowing.
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📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak goodness or remain silent. Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him honor his neighbor. Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him honor his guest."
In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Let him not harm his neighbor."
And in another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Let him uphold family ties."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5672, Sahih Muslim 47
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Do not cause harm or return harm. Whoever harms others, Allah will harm him. Whoever is harsh with others, Allah will be harsh with him."
Source: Al-Sunan Al-Kubrá 11070
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani
📖 Harithah ibn Wahb RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Shall I not tell you about the inhabitants of Paradise? Every meek, humble person, but if they swore an oath by Allah, he would fulfill it. Shall I not tell you about the inhabitants of Hellfire? Every cruel, rude, and arrogant person."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 4634, Sahih Muslim 2853
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
💌 Note: Insults are hateful remarks meant to upset you.
Some of them are just lies, while others may contain truth.
The following are tips to deal with verbal abuse,
From one who can't vibe with those who are unkind and rude:
~•~
When told you're "useless", "unproductive", "good for nothing",
Let them know you serve Only Allah, not His servants.
To obey Allah, you don't need people's agreement.
Keep serving Allah in spite of His slaves' derision.
~•~
When numbers claim you're "ugly", "plain", or "not good-looking",
Let inner beauty glow with patience and contentment,
Thank Allah Who preordained your unique appearance,
And know your critics too are flawed with imperfections.
~•~
When notified you reek or emit perspiration,
Affirm their judgment and know they're not always fragrant,
Liquids their bodies release don't have flowery scent.
Their self-hate is proven when they bash other humans.
~•~
When informed you're "poor", "so weird", "boring" or "ignorant",
Respond to eye-rolls and censure with indifference.
Clearly they don't know you. Facts differ from assumptions.
Aim to please Allah. Don't entertain false opinions.
~•~
Regard each insult as a tool for self-improvement,
Or take it as a remedy to strengthen patience.
So what if some foes hate you? Welcome their rejection,
Source of inspiration to have your Imaan strengthened.
~•~
Know that shunning those who toy around with our feelings
Is wise training to trust Allah and seek His Guidance,
While enhancing our aptitude to abandon sins.
The One Who can judge us is Allah the All-Knowing.
~•~
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak goodness or remain silent. Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him honor his neighbor. Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him honor his guest."
In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Let him not harm his neighbor."
And in another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Let him uphold family ties."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5672, Sahih Muslim 47
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Do not cause harm or return harm. Whoever harms others, Allah will harm him. Whoever is harsh with others, Allah will be harsh with him."
Source: Al-Sunan Al-Kubrá 11070
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani
📖 Harithah ibn Wahb RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Shall I not tell you about the inhabitants of Paradise? Every meek, humble person, but if they swore an oath by Allah, he would fulfill it. Shall I not tell you about the inhabitants of Hellfire? Every cruel, rude, and arrogant person."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 4634, Sahih Muslim 2853
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim