Poem: Don't Call Me "Toxic" Just Because We're Too Different

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

💌 We're seen as "toxic" by those whom Allah didn't choose 

To enter our circle, so they tend to misconstrue 

Our intentions, accusing us of "bad attitude" 

When we just can't connect, hence they're easily eschewed.

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They expect us to react to their posts constantly, 

Message them daily, massage their insecurities, 

And comfort their low self-esteem with sycophancy, 

Then when we disappoint, they accuse us of "envy".

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Honestly, though we don't nurture "crab mentality", 

Some mistake our lack of interest for "jealousy".

You can't compel shoppers to buy more than what they need 

Or force them to purchase stuff which they think are lousy.

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So don't claim a person is "mean" or "toxic" simply 

Because they're not always free to cheer, scan your selfies, 

Or their lack of Oscar awards makes it uneasy 

For them to act like they relate to you profoundly.

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Only those whom Allah chose can see your true value.

If you're that complex, unique and special, very few 

Can match your vibes. Recall the story of Prophet Nuh ('alaihis salaam).

Seek Allah's Love, without needing His slaves to approve.

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📖 Abdullah Ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, who are the best people?” The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “One with a heart swept clean and truthful in speech.” We said, “O Messenger of Allah, we know truthful in speech. What is a heart swept clean?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "One that is mindful of Allah and pure, in which there is no sin, nor aggression, nor envy." We said, “Who shows a sign of it?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "One who hates worldliness and loves the Hereafter." They said, “And who shows a sign of it?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "A believer with good character."

Source: Shu’ab Al-Imān 4457

Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani

📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger Of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said to me: "O young man, if you are able every morning and evening to remove any rancor (grudge) from your heart towards anyone, then do so."

Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2678

Grade: Hasan

📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The souls are like conscripted soldiers. They come together upon what they recognize, and they differ upon what they reject."

Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 3109

Sahih Muslim 2638