๐️ Question: As an INTJ personality type, what advice can you give to younger INTJs?
๐ Answer: 1] Understand that your abilities to think, analyze and distinguish between wrong and right come from Allah the Almighty, not from your own fallible human self. Intelligence and creativity are actually tests from Allah the Most Wise to observe how you will utilize them.
2] Never assume that you're well-informed enough about many things, since other individuals are more knowledgeable, competent and experienced than you in different fields. There's always something you can learn from every living being whom you're destined to meet.
3] The more you sincerely acquire authentic knowledge for Allah's sake, the more you're capable of applying patience, empathy and genuine humility. While arrogant people act as if they know everything or they're unwilling to have their errors corrected, the more you learn about Islam and research on self-development, the easier it is for you to welcome advice and generously share helpful tips to inspire others and so their moods can be uplifted.
4] Don't keep blaming others for their mistakes nor constantly scold yourself for any plan that fails. Patiently accept that projects which didn't go well or certain tests you couldn't pass were all decreed by Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala. Learn from every mistake. If the same error occurs again, consistently do Tawbah (seek Allah's Forgiveness) and refuse to quit learning.
5] Don't be surprised if a number of people label you as "arrogant" or "stuck-up". Only those who lack actual confidence and awareness of various personality types would accuse you of "arrogance" when you're only being frank, direct, straightforward, true to your values and focused on achieving your goals.
6] You have every right to cautiously select who you regard as a close friend. One reliable friend, such as your loving spouse, parent or sibling (or half-sibling), is better than a large group of acquaintances most of whom are incompatible and inauthentic.
7] Occasionally you may encounter insecure individuals who go out of their way to make you feel "jealous" or see you feeling upset, as they're intimidated by you or count your strong personality, steadfast faith/Imaan or inner beauty as a threat. Just because somebody is unhappy from inside which urges them to treat you badly doesn't necessitate you to imitate their childish acts and absorb their negative energy. Visualize incessant braggarts as little kids enthusiastically flaunting their scribbles or fictional tales they've invented. Compliment them out of sympathy and thank Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala that you're not the one who lacks self-esteem.
8] Oftentimes your initial perception of some persons isn't accurate. First impressions can't always be relied on since a lot of people can deviously make themselves behave and appear in such a way to gain your approval. Pay attention to your gut instinct. If you feel guilty or slightly uncomfortable interacting with a particular individual, then it may be wiser to avoid or lessen meaningless interactions with them.
9] Don't be afraid to make the first move when necessary, to speak up when doing so would please Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala more than satisfying His servants, and to stand out when differing from the crowd or looking "weird" means doing something that leads to Allah's Love and Jannatul Ferdaus.
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๐ Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever abandons lies in support of falsehood, a house will be built for him in the surroundings of Paradise. Whoever abandons arguments even though he is right, a house will be built for him in its middle. Whoever makes his character excellent, a house will be built for him in its highest part."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1993
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to At-Tirmidhi
๐ 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
๐ 'Aisha RadhiAllahu 'anha narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, the believer may reach by his good character the rank of one who regularly fasts and stands for (Tahajjud / Qiyaam Al-Layl) prayer at night."
Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4798
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
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