💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Three ways to respond to insults and hurtful comments,
So you stay firm for Allah, not swayed by His servants:
You can return an insult with a witty comment,
Agree with critics then ask rhetorical questions,
Or ignore their ignorance with rewarding patience.
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For instance, if someone tells you "you're nasty", "you stink",
Answer with "well, at least the smell of perspiration
Can easily vanish by changing clothes and bathing,
While your disgusting speech and depressing upbringing
May take ages to be fixed for your development."
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If some address you with "shorty" or "tiny person",
Say "you're short too, when compared to tall trees and mountains.".
If told "you've gained so much weight. You look better when slim.",
Tell them "I know. But no one asked for your opinion."
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If called "ugly", answer "say that to your reflection."
Or question "are you training yourself to be champion
At verbalizing nonsense? Or are you showcasing
The fact you're a sad product of negligent parents
Who failed in teaching good manners and educating?"
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If some accuse you of "riyaa", "wanting attention",
Chillax, trust Allah the Most Just and the All-Knowing,
Don't get upset by lies, lame jokes, and false assumptions.
How foes and opponents treat you is a reflection
Of their sorrow that stems from envy or self-loathing.
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Other times better than responding is wise silence.
Ignoring liars' insults doubles their annoyance.
Refusing to interact with troublesome persons
Shows you know they're incapable of understanding
Your language, thus they're not worthy of your attention.
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Confident happy souls don't walk around insulting
Others, even if "insults" come with legit reasons.
Somebody's rude or unfair treatment is evidence
They're either envious of your joys and achievements,
Or your strong faith and confidence intimidate them.
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📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The strong believer is more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, but there is goodness in both of them. Be eager for what benefits you, seek help from Allah, and do not be frustrated. If something befalls you, then do not say: 'If only I had done something else.' Rather say: "Allah has decreed what He wills." Verily, the phrase ‘if only’ opens the way for the work of shaytan."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2664
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
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