💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
📑 Eleven tips to become more confident Inn-sha-Allah:
1] Recall that our Creator Allah the Almighty, not His servants, is the Only One Whom we must fear, worship and strive to please.
2] Occasionally read authentic articles or listen to Islamic lectures about how the noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam and his companions, the Sahabas RadhiAllahu 'anhum, dealt with different types of difficult situations and personalities.
3] Go through books or websites which offer useful information and advice on strengthening one's faith / Imaan, self-awareness, body language, communication skills and personality development.
4] Avoid unnecessarily interacting with toxic individuals who enjoy criticizing you due to jealousy, and unapologetically unfollow social media accounts which provoke self-doubt, feelings of inadequacy and dissatisfaction with what Allah the Most Wise chose to grant you.
5] Once in a while courageously take the initiative to do something which is challenging for many, as long as it doesn't offend anybody nor does it conflict with your values, such as being the first to answer a query in a group conversation or volunteering to assist a stranger with some tasks like holding the door open for them when they're carrying several items.
6] When people inquire about something, ask them a question in return or confidently share more statements rather than giving one-word answers. For instance, if somebody asks "is this the way to such-and-such location?" instead of responding with a quiet nod or "yes" only, you can reply with "yes, it is, but you can try this route if you want to reach the destination a lot faster." Confident people habitually uplift others and don't hesitate to offer helpful tips whenever necessary.
7] Learn from all of your past mistakes. Don't feel discouraged when a new mistake is made.
8] Remember all of the favors and blessings which Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala has bestowed upon you, one of which is receiving Allah's Guidance to the truth Islam as well as the correct 'Aqeedah.
9] Observe how other confident Muslims behave, speak and treat others. Be motivated by those who patiently persevere in doing what they believe can bring them closer to Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala (such as requesting a non-Muslim employer for a corner at work where you can pray, and continuing to keep your niqab on when among female acquaintances who don't even wear the hijab yet) without being negatively affected by people's enmity, indifference or mockery.
10] Have enough self-respect to know when to say no. It's okay to disappoint people if saying no to them is done because you're prioritizing what Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala wants, while distancing yourself from fitna as much as possible.
11] Maintain strong connection with Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala and say lots of Du'a, asking Him Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala to bless you with the type of confidence (not blameworthy arrogance / kibr) which is beneficial for thriving in both worlds.
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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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