💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Careful not to assume so-and-so is "arrogant"
Just because they appear serious, quiet and distant.
Don't judge books by one page just as we can't judge someone
By rumors about them or their outward appearance.
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You haven't known a person from only one meeting,
From their social media posts or brief interactions.
If you've never seen them crying, or traveled with them,
Or kept each other's secrets, you're just an acquaintance.
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Some rush to call you "selfish" if you hurt their feelings
When you were "not kind enough" as you were struggling.
If your shortcomings are taken as disappointments,
You're dealing with a stranger, not a genuine friend.
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Close friends respect your need for frequent space and silence,
While those who don't know you accuse you of arrogance.
Strangers mistake your passion for shady intentions,
Whereas loved ones avoid suspicion and misjudgment.
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Even 'Aisha (RadhiAllahu 'anha) wasn't spared from false accusations.
Lessons from that incident: Not every spread statement
Is true. Gossip looks addicting to the ignorant.
To stop drama: Defend the oppressed or stay silent.
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Put yourself in a Muslim's shoes prior to judging
Instantly without obvious pattern or evidence.
There's always a reason behind their acts, decisions,
And opinions. Don't label based on speculation.
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That seemingly "proud" woman may be a caring aunt,
And that "loud" man could be a loving dad or husband.
There's no need to evaluate Allah's servants when
The truth will be uncovered on the Day of Judgment.
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📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Beware of suspicion, for suspicion is the most false of tales. Do not seek out faults, do not spy on each other, do not contend with each other, do not envy each other, do not hate each other, and do not turn away from each other. Rather, be servants of Allah as brothers."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5719
Sahih Muslim 2563
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 Abu Barzah Al-Aslami RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "O you who have faith with their tongues but faith has not entered their hearts! Do not backbite the Muslims or seek their faults. Whoever seeks their faults, Allah will seek his faults. And if Allah seeks his faults, He will expose him even in the privacy of his own house."
Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4880
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
📖 Abu Dharr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "A man does not accuse another man of wickedness or unbelief except that it will be turned against him if his companion is innocent."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5698
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Bukhari