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📝 Eleven ways to respect yourself:
1] As much as possible avoid both the major and minor sins which Allah the Almighty and His noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam warned against, including knowingly stealing and backbiting.
2] Be very careful and wisely selective regarding who you choose to befriend and care about for Allah's sake. Do not bother trying to strengthen connections with individuals who have proven to be untrustworthy and toxic for your overall well-being.
3] Do not force yourself to like those who trigger you to sense negative emotions. If somebody consistently goes out of their way to make you feel jealous or guilty for whatever reason, for Allah's sake avoid their negative presence unapologetically.
4] If you weren't invited to an outing or gathering, gladly stay away from stalking the social media posts, photos and updates regarding those events which you were excluded from and refrain from asking the attendees questions concerning what occurred and whatnot. The less you know about issues which won't add any positive value to your faith/Imaan, the farther you are from emotional distress.
5] Avoid aimlessly browsing around social media accounts and pages which clearly can't benefit you in any way. If a page, website or user's timeline is actually beneficial, you should be able to observe significant improvement in your faith/Imaan and personality.
6] Avoid sabotaging yourself through watching indecent videos, doing drugs, gambling, inventing lies to make yourself more interesting, and committing illegal activities which could result in trouble in this world and the afterlife.
7] Do not allow yourself to be overworked. Don't agree to do non-compulsory things which you obviously cannot do.
Take regular naps and rest when necessary.
8] Don't be too proud and too arrogant that you're incapable of receiving constructive feedback. Some criticisms can be useful at times for self-development.
9] Never compare the journey which Allah the Most Wise designed for you to the lives which He Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala chose to give others as tests. Strive to focus on achieving your own goals. Remain grateful for Allah's blessings and gifts.
10] Do not be contented with ignorance and insufficient knowledge. Sincerely continue learning more about Islam for Allah's sake and regularly research on how to become a better human being through the right sources.
11] Do not insult yourself by assuming that you're not worthy enough to pursue what can benefit you in both worlds. Think of good thoughts, forgive yourself, speak to yourself compassionately, learn from your mistakes, and always seek guidance from Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala.
Recall that our aim is to worship Only Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala instead of yearning for His servants' approval.
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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 purposely committing oppression / 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
📖 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
