Sunday, March 10, 2024

Poem: People's Selfies Aren't Proofs They're Happy Inwardly

πŸ’ In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful 
πŸ—’️ That guy displayed on those photos chilling with his friends
May be struggling with debts or severe depression. 
Those females who flaunt their items bought and appearance
Could be insecure or were neglected as children. 
People's online posts aren't proofs of true contentment.
~•~
Foodies who post pics of meals enjoyed at restaurants, 
While they don't intend to support another Muslim, 
But to show off their affluence or stable income
Probably feel unhappy and empty from within, 
Likely guilty they're lacking something more important.
~•~
Don't judge a person's joy level based on the content 
They chose to broadcast. Those who are truly confident
And secure do not oblige themselves to be frequent
In updating the world with photos of where they went 
As if people's views are crucial for self-fulfilment.
~•~
No need for photos of whereabouts as a Muslim 
If your intention isn't helpful nor rewarding. 
And while browsing around some social media platforms, 
Know that we mustn't compare our lives to people's posts. 
Not everything which brings delight should be shown or told.
~•~
πŸ“– Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "You must be truthful. Verily, truthfulness leads to righteousness and righteousness leads to Paradise. A man continues to be truthful and encourages honesty until he is recorded with Allah (The Almighty) as a truthful person. And beware of falsehood. Verily, falsehood leads to wickedness and wickedness leads to the Hellfire. A man continues to tell lies and encourages falsehood until he is recorded with Allah as a liar."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhāri 5743 
Sahih Muslim 2607
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim 
πŸ“– Ibn Umar RadhiAllahu 'anhuma narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "When Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) gathers together the earlier and later generations on the Day of Resurrection, He (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) will raise a banner for every (betrayer) treacherous person. It will be announced that this is the treachery of this person, the son of this person."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5823
Sahih Muslim 1735
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim