๐ In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
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๐ A number of ways to confidently respond when somebody claims "you smell bad", "you reek", "you're stinky", "you stink", "why do you give off so much stench today?" etc.
✅ ...if you can sense that they're genuinely concerned about you and don't want you appearing bad in front of others:-
1๐น "Yeah I know. I actually bathed today but I tend to perspire a lot especially when I feel stressed or anxious about something.
Inn-sha-Allah I'll do what I can to solve this issue. Thank you."
2๐น "Yeah, I think it's all because of the garlic, onions and spicy food that I can't avoid sometimes."
3๐น "You're right, I need to bathe again or change clothes after this insightful conversation."
4๐น "True. I agree with you. What advice can you offer regarding this body odor problem?"
5๐น "Really? I didn't know it was that serious. Thank you for pointing it out."
6๐น "Did you know, I actually make myself stink a lot on purpose to keep unpleasant people away from me. On a scale of one to ten, how well do you think my strategy is working?"
7๐น "Yes, I admit I struggle with hygiene at times. No human being is flawless. Can you share some tips concerning this crisis?"
☑️ ...if you can tell that they are being rude or trying to purposely offend you because they're either bored while their parents sadly failed at educating them about good etiquettes or their rudeness is their way of coping with their intense feelings of distressful envy towards you:-
1๐น "Wow. Do you always walk around nosily sniffing bodies and evaluating how people smell? Do you get paid for being a sniffing expert?"
2๐น "Alhamdulillah. At least you and I have something in common. Let's not feel ashamed about it, shall we."
3๐น "Call me nasty or disgusting as much as you like, and I still won't get affected. Don't act like you never sweat. You know very well that you yourself aren't entirely perfect."
4๐น "Okay. Thanks for reminding me. Do you grant me the permission to remind you to fix your awful manners and ugly personality?"
5๐น "Interesting info. Thanks for letting me know. Do you smell like musk or fragrant flowers 24/7 also?"
6๐น "Are you saying that because you sincerely care about me and want me to continue being better than you at a lot of things? Or are you saying it to confirm that you're incredibly jealous of me since you witness that I'm better than you at a lot of things? Which one is it, dearie?"
7๐น "At least in my opinion it's not as toxic as your bad vibes and poor upbringing."
Or patiently smile and remind yourself to avoid being around such types of individuals in the future, not wanting to mingle unnecessarily with those who can't control their tongues and unreliable emotions.
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๐ Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever believes in Allah (The Almighty) and the Last Day (the Day of Judgement), let him speak goodness or remain silent. Whoever believes in Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) and the Last Day, let him honor his neighbor. Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him honor his guest."
In another narration, the Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam, "Let him not harm his neighbor."
And in another narration, the Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Let him uphold family ties."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5672
Sahih Muslim 47
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
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. The emigrant (muhaajir) is one who emigrates away from evil. By the One (Allah) 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 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The strong believer is more beloved to Allah (The Almighty) 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
