Saturday, December 26, 2020

Poem: On Patience With People's Mockery And False Accusations

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 To the insecure and jealous, you are "arrogant", 
A "narcissist" to the threatened who lack confidence, 
"Snobbish" or "pretentious" to those with wrong perceptions,
And "ignorant" to those who forgot you're still learning.
~•~
You may be labeled "autistic" or "oddball" to those 
Who think they've figured you out when clearly they don't know 
You entirely, they're not familiar yet with your goals, 
Misread your intent, condition, and most of your words.
~•~
In the eyes of those who approach you for selfish gains, 
You're "unkind" or "useless" if you don't please them always.
You're "mean" or "self-centered" if you need space on some days 
To those who demand that you never make a mistake.
~•~
You may have blonde hair since birth and most insist it's "fake", 
Send assignments on time and still be told "you're too late",
Or be described as "ugly" while some admire your face.
Of what they choose to see in you people have their ways.
~•~
Just as Allah is our God yet many disbelieve, 
And Allah is One though thousands trust in "Trinity",
People's opinions don't portray your reality.
Don't tie your self-worth to lies or insecurities.
~•~
Tips to cope when some people accuse you unfairly 
Or try to dim your soul's light out of pure jealousy:
Thank Allah you're not in their place, accusing, firstly,
Not the one behaving poorly and immaturely.
~•~
Realize their slurs reflect weak personality,
Their self-loathing justifies self-imposed misery, 
And feeling inferior directs them to mockery.
Give them freedom to daydream. Allah knows us truly.
~•~
📖 'Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever seeks the pleasure of Allah by displeasing the people, Allah will suffice him against the people. Whoever seeks the pleasure of the people by displeasing Allah, Allah will leave him to the patronage of the people."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2414
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
📖 Ibn Mas’ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated that he was harvesting toothsticks from an Arak tree and he had tiny shins. The wind blew and made him fall over, so people laughed at him. The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "What are you laughing at?" They said, “O Prophet of Allah, at his tiny shins.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "By the One (Allah) in Whose Hand is my soul, they will both be heavier on the Scale than the mountain of Uhud."
Source: Musnad Ahmed 3981
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Ahmed Shakir
📖 Wathilah ibn Al-Asqa’ RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The Muslim is sacred to another Muslim: His life, his honor, and his wealth. The Muslim is the brother of another Muslim. He does not wrong him or betray him. Righteousness is here," and he pointed to his heart. The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "It is enough evil for a man to look down on his Muslim brother."
Source: Musnad Ahmed 15589
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Haythami