Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Poem: On How Not To Be Affected By Insults

 💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

💌 Allah the Almighty remains as the Only God
Even if those without belief claim "Islam's a fraud".
The sun still shines despite complaints of how it's too hot,
And the confident voice their thoughts even if laughed at.
~•~
Lions stay as lions even if clowns state they're not.
The sincere don't give up, although most doubt their Ikhlaas.
You are what you are, regardless of verbal attacks.
Stand firm. To false accusations don't wrongly react.
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When told you're a liar while you're defending the truth,
Continue being honest though some still suspect you.
Readily share facts and let critics think they're untrue.
No need to change who you are, even if you're accused.
~•~
If described as "poor" or "broke", tell them "Yes I admit
I'm not wealthy. I don't own earth. Allah controls it.
And since money can't buy manners, you too aren't rich.
At least I try to be kind, while you lose in ethics."
~•~
If some profess you're "arrogant", "prideful", or "selfish",
Realize their lies provide signs they could be jealous,
Or low self-esteem is what causes their prejudice.
Acknowledge they don't know you, and remain positive.
~•~
If some surmise you're "gay" and spoil you with fake labels,
Ignore their flirting and lame efforts to be hurtful.
By people's words don't be emotionally controlled.
Blaming and fault-finding are done by the miserable.
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By what strangers declare about us we're not defined,
And by their eye-rolls or laughter our worth can't decline.
Only Allah can describe us, He sees what's inside,
And on Judgment Day Allah will judge all of mankind.
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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