๐ In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
๐ Yes, while I understand the virtues of forgiveness,
You can't force me to build and maintain toxic friendships.
Yes, while I can forgive what so-and-so did and said,
I won't forget the fact they can't really be trusted.
Since I don't trust them while their vibes just invite conflict,
And their presence in my opinion triggers distress,
I know I'm better off if they're far and avoided.
They're unreliable, selfish, so strangely nervous
When around me as if they conceal absurd secrets,
And they're too negative, at times seem narcissistic,
Frequently unable to make rational choices
Because their mood swings control them and they lack the wit
And willingness to seek or learn Islamic knowledge.
Plus, we're too different. They're overly sensitive,
In conserving energy they're uninterested,
In failing to prevent gossip they show cowardice,
They're not creative nor impressive I acknowledge,
And overall they're very boring and so childish
From what I've witnessed. Their uneasy body language
And nervousness make me view them as guilty culprits
Trying to hide information that's ridiculous -
Either they're concealing how they're intimidated
By my integrity or they're truly envious
Of me for countless reasons or they're simply cautious
Of getting caught regarding their lies and injustice.
While I forgave them, I don't want their toxic friendship.
Why place yourself in situations with added stress?
Though they're forgiven, befriending them is not needed
For success in both worlds, and if Allah decreed it -
That we'd never connect despite physical nearness.
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๐ 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
๐ Abu Umamah RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever loves for the sake of Allah (The Almighty), 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
๐ Abu Musa RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, the parable (similitude, example) of good company and a bad company is only that of a seller of musk and a blacksmith. The seller of musk will give you some perfume, you will buy some, or you will notice a good smell (pleasant scent). As for the blacksmith, he will burn your clothes or you will notice a bad smell."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 5534, Sahih Muslim 2628
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
๐ 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 An-Nawawi
