Sunday, October 16, 2022

Poem: Advice On Dealing With Some People Who Are Too Difficult To Like

💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
📝 "What tips can you share regarding those whom you despise, 
While your dislike isn't just due to their lousy vibes, 
But you loathe them too since they've lied to you many times, 
Or you can't stand how they like to gossip and backbite, 
And being near them causes cheerful moods to decline?"
~•~
Visualize them as pesky flies. Each time they fly by, 
Depart from their vicinity, or when they're nearby 
Don't bother asking them questions on personal life, 
And never consider requesting for their advice. 
Lions do not require favors from insects to thrive. 
~•~
If you know their Facebook profiles, do not feel obliged
To check what they upload as most content could be lies 
Or they post snide insults aimed at you as deep inside 
They're jealous of you, and their envy can't be denied. 
Don't build connections with those on whom you can't rely. 
~•~
Avoiding toxic people doesn't imply foul pride, 
But you're shunning distractions, don't wish to be beguiled
Into committing wrongs which bar you from Paradise, 
And time is too precious to waste on what's not worthwhile - 
Time-wasters who leave you feeling "drained" or "uninspired".
~•~
If there are certain souls with whom you can't reconcile
As your differences are more vast than river Nile, 
Don't oppress yourself through bullying with undue spite. 
Maintain good manners like you were trained to be upright. 
Choose your close friends carefully without being unkind.
~•~
📖 Abu Umamah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever loves for the sake of Allah, hates for the sake of Allah, gives for the sake of Allah, and withholds for the sake of Allah has perfected the faith (Imaan)."
Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4681
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
Al-Azimabadi said, “That he hates for the sake of Allah does not mean he harms the one he hates. Rather, the hatred is for his unbelief and disobedience.”
Source: ‘Awn Al-Ma’būd 4681 
📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: The Messenger Of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said to me: "O young man, if you are able every morning and evening to remove any rancor (grudge) from your heart towards anyone, then do so." 
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2678
Grade: Hasan
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The souls are like conscripted soldiers. They come together upon what they recognize, and they differ upon what they reject."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 3109
Sahih Muslim 2638