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📝 Dear fellow Muslimah, dear fellow human being,
Never feel "unworthy" nor question your self-esteem
If your pals are not many, if you don't have a team,
Or if you've been kicked out of a group chat recently.
We're here to serve Allah, not ensure His slaves are pleased.
~•~
Because not all people were brought up similarly,
And since most of humankind are prone to jealousy,
Prone to comparing their journeys to others' stories,
Let's not expect to be liked by everyone we meet.
It's true that not all souls connect with everybody.
~•~
One who's "besties" with all would be illusionary,
An actor who's untrustworthy in reality,
Devoid of values and beliefs they keep steadfastly,
And lacking opinions or responsibilities,
So they're always available, ready to agree.
~•~
Does that type of person exist? Only in a dream.
Only in dreams or imaginations one may see
Characters who vibe with everyone submissively.
Even the Prophet Muhammad (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) himself was demeaned
By those guilty of misbelief and hypocrisy.
~•~
So don't worry if our close friends are not that many.
Making and keeping friends can be tough at times when we
Stick to what we value while our traits trigger envy.
In some societies if you're unique and sincere,
Just few can understand you and match your energy.
~•~
And that's okay - not being liked by everybody.
No way were we put on earth to be carbon copies.
If ever you encounter someone who "feels sorry"
That you sometimes appear "alone", "left out" or "lonely",
Stay firm and unaffected by their absurdity.
~•~
Be like: So what if you think I'm "lonesome"? You clearly
Reveal ignorance if you claim that large quantity
Of something implies its quality. That's just silly.
Contentment with Allah's Love while having less friends means
Less gossip and more free time to please Allah Only.
~•~
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The souls are conscripted soldiers. They come together upon what they recognize, and they differ upon what they reject."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 3109
Sahih Muslim 2638
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "A man is upon the religion of his close friend, so let one of you look at whom he befriends."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2378
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Nawawi