💌 Don't let insults shake you. You're not a washing machine.
Don't be affected by rumors nor fear souls demeaned.
What critics claim about you reflect low self-esteem
And awful upbringing that leads to them acting mean.
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When users gossip on their timelines, it is so clear
They envy those whom they backbite about cowardly.
Only those who abhor themselves and breed misery
Can spoil their character through backbiting childishly.
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Are they that overwhelmed by their insecurities
That they feel the need to disturb others' peace sadly?
If one can't inspire nor defend, then don't even speak
Words that reveal one's faith levels are currently weak.
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You're in conflict with someone? Confront them directly
Rather than bashing them from behind immaturely.
Or complain about them to Allah Who always hears,
And have strength to move on from discord so you can heal.
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Let keyboard warriors conquer each other verbally,
Unfollow those guilty of moral toxicity,
Allow your heart to rest and free it from jealousy,
And know Allah's Justice shall prevail ultimately.
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📖 AbdurRahman ibn Ghanm RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The best servants of Allah are those who remind you of Allah when they are seen. The worst servants of Allah are those who carry gossip, separating between loved ones and seeking misery for the innocent."
Source: Musnad Ahmed 17998
Grade: Hasan li ghayrihi according to Al-Arna’ut
📖 Abdullah ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu reported that they mentioned a man in front of the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam and they said, “He only eats if he is fed! He only moves if he is made to move!” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “You have backbitten him.” They said, “We only said what is true about him.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "It is enough sin to mention bad things about your brother."
In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "If what you said about him were not true, you would have slandered him."
Source: Musnad ‘Abdullah ibn Al-Mubārak 2
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Mundhiri
📖 Asma’ bint Yazid RadhiAllahu 'anha narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Shall I not tell you about the best of you?" They said, “Of course.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Those who, if they are seen, they remind you of Allah. Shall I not tell you about the worst of you?" They said, “Of course.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Those who carry gossip and ruin relations between loved ones, seeking misery for the innocent."
Source: Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 321
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani
