✅ Dear Muslim, regardless of your age, we must admit
That many from among our colleagues and relatives
Are insecure individuals who feel so jealous
Of us that they'd try their best to have us excluded,
Uninvited to events, so they'd see us upset.
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Excluding their targets is done by most narcissists
Who can't stand it when their victims look their very best,
And these intensely envious clowns they acknowledge
That the success of those they envy keep them depressed,
So they resort to becoming bullies and critics.
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Dear Muslim, when some try to make you feel rejected,
Unlikeable or triggered by feelings negative,
And they act like tyrants, even if they're relatives,
By acting distant, deceptive or unsupportive,
Stay firm for Allah. Be patient. Don't be affected.
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Never expect to be invited by narcissists
Who witness that your good traits make them feel defective.
Stay humble for Allah so you won't also expect
Invitations to gatherings like you're most wanted.
Solo moments are sweet chances to rest or reflect.
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Read more the Noble Qur'an. Seek Allah's Forgiveness.
Understand that solitude is a chance to reflect,
Learn more about Islam, find ways to pass Allah's tests.
Know it becomes a gift when your soul is safeguarded
From wasting time on gossip or things unproductive.
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📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated that Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "The Mufarridun (the isolated or those who like to isolate themselves) have gone ahead (in gaining rewards)." He was asked, "Who are the Mufarridun?" He SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam replied, "Those men and women who remember Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala) much."
[Sahih Muslim]
Arabic/English book reference: Book 16, Hadith 1436
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Those in seclusion have raced ahead." They said, "O Messenger of Allah, who are those in seclusion?" The noble Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "They are men and women who remember Allah often."
In another narration, the noble Prophet Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "They are those who are absorbed in the remembrance of Allah (saying Dhikr and Du'a)."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2676
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
Nawawi
📖 Abu Nu’aym reported: Fudayl ibn ‘Iyad, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “If you mix with people, mix with those who have good character; it only invites to good. Do not mix with those who have bad character, for it only invites to evil.”
Source: Ḥilyat Al-Awliyā’ 11728
📖 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 (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala), 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.”. (QaddarAllahu wa maa shaa-a fa'al) Verily, the phrase ‘if only’ opens the way for the work of shaytan.“
Source: Sahih Muslim 2664
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
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