💌 To those who project their wicked traits onto others,
Who act like they read minds, see hearts and unseen matters,
Who accuse people of "riyaa" when they're the braggers,
And who claim we tell lies whilst they're the frequent liars:
Do you get paid to be fault-finders and accusers?
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Is that your hobby or habit to search for errors
In others to conceal your guilt of those same matters?
How you interpret a Muslim's actions uncovers
Your inner thoughts, upbringing, and actual character.
Naturally you'd spot things that seem, to you, familiar.
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So if you instantly assume someone's a "boaster"
Who's "desperate for attention" or who's "insincere",
Perhaps you're the one who's eager for more likes and shares,
Who sometimes utters words that are untrue or unclear?
Traits you notice in others may be things you hold dear.
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The similitude of those who like to point fingers
And blame others is that of a shameful shoplifter,
Who steals what he wants then accuses other shoppers
Of the very same thing he does before departure.
Such awful tactic befits the weak and insecure.
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A closeted gay would accuse you of being "queer",
Those who've stolen before may theorize you're the "thief",
And one with pride may guess you're "arrogant" or "snobby".
Critics' wrong impressions describe their reality
Usually when they're guilty of intense jealousy.
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📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The believer is a mirror to his faithful brother. He protects him against loss and defends him behind his back."
Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu said, 'The believer is a mirror to his brother. If he sees something wrong in him, he should correct it.'
Source: Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 239
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Al-Albani
📖 Ibn Mas’ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam was distributing charity when a man from the Ansaar said, “By Allah, Muhammad did not intend to please Allah with this!” I came to the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam and told him about it, then anger could be seen on his face. The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Moses (Prophet Musa 'alaihis salaam) was hurt by more than this, yet he remained patient."
In another narration, the Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Who will be just if not Allah and His Messenger?"
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5712, Sahih Muslim 1062
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 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 disbelief 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