💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Three kinds of people whose "advice" we don't need to take,
As acting on their tips leads more to loss than upgrade:
One - The jealous who "advise" so we're misled to fail.
Two - Pretenders whose actions conflict with what they say.
Three - The helpless whose conditions differ from our state.
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We're not obliged to listen to misleading pointers
And warnings from those who are secretly our haters.
If we believe our choices can make our faith stronger,
We can ignore sly hints to "do something much better!",
"Find another job!" and "minimize your reminders."
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Gladly dismiss suggestions from confused advisors,
Whose efforts to assist contradict their behavior.
They order "be humble" yet they keep judging others,
Gossiping about this one's looks and that one's odor,
And they expect instant payment for all their favors.
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Refuse to acknowledge "helpful instructions" from those
Who don't get you or whose circumstances oppose yours.
If you're a co-wife, disregard rants of the divorced.
If a person has never been in your shoes, their words
Are just their opinions. Take them with a grain of salt.
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As for those whose kind advice we welcome readily:
Our parents with experience, who care for us truly,
True friends who really want us in both worlds to succeed,
And Muslims, of any age, who warn us sincerely
So together we improve in faith and piety.
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📖 Tamim Al-Dari RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Religion is sincere good will (Naseeha).” We said, “To whom?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "To Allah, His Book, His Messenger (Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) the leaders of the Muslims, and their common people."
Source: Sahih Muslim 55
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
📖 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
📖 Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Beware of loitering in the roads." They said, “O Messenger of Allah, we have nowhere else to sit and talk.” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "If you insist, then give the road its rights." They said, “What are its rights, O Messenger of Allah?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Lower the gaze, refrain from harm, return greetings of peace, enjoin good and forbid evil."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 2333
Sahih Muslim 2121
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
