💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 How to react when told "you make me cringe", "you're cringey",
And nearly each time you speak some roll their eyes wildly,
As their unease or annoyance may stem from envy,
Or they simply don't get you, or they fail to agree
With your values most of which won't mesh with their beliefs:
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Realize they have freewill to express how they feel.
If they're too weak to conceal feelings of jealousy
That they're compelled to treat others disrespectfully,
Dissing you when you're gone or calling you "cringeworthy",
Pity them. For their dismal upbringing feel sorry.
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They cringe as they don't understand your actions clearly,
In the same way you'd shudder when some so eagerly
Post cheesy vids on TikTok for their viewers to see,
Act like flawless robots that never sweat and relieve,
And behave as though they surpass everyone they meet.
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We cringe at different things. We're not alike fully.
What you deem "weird", "silly" or "corny" could be perceived
By others as useful or intriguingly unique,
While some activities may fascinate you indeed,
Those deeds we find "cringey" if they oppose our beliefs.
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I cringe when I see Muslims dancing excitedly
On stage or in the streets to impress society,
Yet when it's time to pray to Allah the Almighty,
Some of them postpone praying or pray reluctantly,
As if serving Allah isn't their priority.
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I cringe when some memorize lyrics effortlessly
Yet when asked to read from the Qur'an they bashfully
Refuse to recite blaming on some difficulty,
And when they strive to attend social events early
Yet can't worry when they're late for prayer frequently.
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Whenever somebody describes you as "cringeworthy",
Acknowledge the truth that they don't know you entirely.
Since you're not the same, admit that occasionally
There will be subjects which you'll perceive differently,
And how Allah sees us matters more ultimately.
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📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The believer is one who is trusted by the people. The Muslim is one from whose tongue and hand the Muslims are safe (not guilty of backbiting, telling lies, and knowingly committing injustice). The emigrant (muhaajir) is one who emigrates away from evil. By the One (Allah the Almighty) in Whose Hand is my soul, a servant will not enter Paradise if his neighbor is not secure from his harm."
Source: Sahih Ibn Hibbān 515
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Arna'ut
📖 Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Most of the sins of the children of Adam are on their tongues."
Ibn Mas'ud said, “O tongue! Speak goodness and be rewarded, or remain silent and be safe, lest you become regretful.”
Source: Al-Mu’jam Al-Kabīr 10300
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
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