💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Some people view you through lenses of low self-esteem,
Accuse you of being an arrogant living thing,
Not knowing you well enough to form factual judgments,
And their eye-rolls signal jealousy or self-loathing.
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They call you "selfish" when you're struggling or saving,
"Unapproachable" when you're tired and self-preserving,
"Attention-seeking" when you're kindly motivating,
And "arrogant" when you're assertive or confident.
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The labels they use to describe you are reflections
Of their insecurities and lack of inner strength.
Feel sorry for them. If they were blessed with contentment,
They'd steer clear of gossip, envy and false assumptions.
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📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Look at 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
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Beware of envy, for it erases good deeds just as fire devours wood or grass."
Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4903
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Suyuti
📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Envy consumes good deeds just as fire burns wood. Charity (Sadaqah) extinguishes sinful deeds just as water extinguishes fire. Prayer is the light of the believer and fasting is his shield from the Hellfire."
Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 4210
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Ibn Asakir