๐ In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
๐ Seven things you stop doing when you've become more emotionally mature:
1] You stop watching meaningless vlogs and nosily spying on the lives of people who have absolutely nothing to do with you.
2] You stop arrogantly making fun of people for how they speak, dress and behave. If you're genuinely concerned about someone's welfare, you'd advise them one-on-one and avoid publicizing their mistakes. Rather than laughing when an individual errs and slips, you helpfully defend them or sympathize readily.
3] You stop insisting on winning every single debate. If you are unable to convince somebody to correct a misconceived notion or can't persuade them to do something which you believe can benefit them, you'd walk away from the childish squabble and futile drama.
4] You stop obliging yourself to verbalize every single feeling you have. With enough self-discipline, Alhamdulillah, you know when to speak up and when to keep certain thoughts undisclosed.
5] You stop constantly comparing your overall progress in life as a Muslim to others' journeys. A person's competence in a particular field does not imply you're deficient or "not good enough". Instead of jealously competing with other individuals, you focus on appreciating and utilizing the blessings which Allah the Almighty chose to give you, to pass Allah's tests and thrive in both worlds.
6] You stop expecting to be liked by every single living being you meet, understanding that humans have a right to select who they can socialize with willingly, just as it is your prerogative to maintain a connection or discontinue it justifiably.
7] You stop trying to prove to everybody on social media how much you're thriving financially. Regularly uploading photos of the meals and beverages you enjoy is something you don't do anymore, unless your niyyah/intention of posting the food pictures is to share an interesting recipe or promote a halal restaurant supportively.
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๐ Abu Dharr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Fear Allah wherever you are, follow up a bad deed with a good deed and it will erase it, and behave well with good character towards the people."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1987
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to At-Tirmidhi
๐ Abu Umamah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "I guarantee a house on the outskirts of Paradise for one who leaves arguments even if he is right, and a house in the middle of Paradise for one who abandons lies even when joking, and a house in the highest part of Paradise for one who makes his character excellent."
Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4800
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Nawawi
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