What you make of your situation is based on how you react
Study & master art of communication
Defusing even the most volatile kind of vitriol directed at you saves you energy than constantly responding to "prove your point."
1. You respond to hate with no substance
2. If you ignore genuine advice & call it off simply because you get defensive
Yes, *how* someone approaches you is as important as *what* they say
But how YOU respond is on you
he could defuse any situation, respond with such grace & honor in times when courage was needed, without being brash, obscene, or abrasive
He empathized with those who no one understood.
Im always amazed by him
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Or youre going through difficulty or sadness thats making you cynical.. spend your time learning the life of the Prophet ﷺ
Being with the Prophet softened a man like Omar, for life.
The greatest regret in life is always never living to your full potential.
It says,
Protect your heart.
Stop performing... for an artificial world where many say what they dont mean.
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In fact he said opposite
"Whoever says people are lost, he is the most lost of them (or he is the one who caused them to be lost)."
"No one should curse time for God is time"
... the reflections of our own battered souls during silent dhikr.
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Instead of pushing away people with arrogance... we should be crying at their distance from God or crying in happiness when they come to prayer
Abu Jandal.
If there is a strategy, then trust in God
Dont draw lines in the sand in a discussion where the goal should be to seek best course of action, not skewer each other.
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Disenfranchising others by pushing a recommendation (sunnah) with divisive rhetoric (disliked & at times forbidden) while disregarding obligations - isnt the sunnah. It's ignorance.
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Slow & steady growth in practical spirituality is better than grandiose statements & emotional moments
We will have highs and lows
Dont stand on a platform without reinforcing our foundations, daily, consistently.
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Don't be that person & miss the point searching for an argument.
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Often times we fear punishment for si but Al Latif, The Subtle, may teach us that instead of punishment, the lack of success is the greatest motivator to change.
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Hence why overcoming the self (nafs, ego) was so critical to our predecessors.
This is the essence of tasawwuf, tazkiyah:
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Dont come on social media & navigate on people's profiles then post with the attitude of
"omg what is happening. The world is ending. How can people sin, especially in #Ramadan !"
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Understanding how we approach people & let them grow naturally & organically in their faith is about seeing the good in people & increasing it with what are priorities in our faith: nearness to God.
The world isnt ending. We are living in bubbles.
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- Where a faith is all about only positive vibes and not spiritual growth :)
Real faith challenges you to grow in your own authentic & real struggles, & not just gives you vibes.
Vibes dont help you grow
Action does
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No one judges intentions, but actions leave effect of intentions of the heart & the tongue is a gateway to it.
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It corrodes your soul.
You live for likes, RTs, & acceptance.
You will do what gets you attention & it will never satiate your soul nor make you happy.
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People respond on twitter/social media like they're performing as a gladiator in a stadium.
The severity of disagreement we have over non trivial issues.
Control your emotions
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Run
Toxic entitlement goes both ways
1. Dont treat people well & w respect only bc you get it in return. If you dont get it back you get ugly? Thats disingenuous
This is such a horrible way to deal with others. It's emotional blackmail & leveraging
People who try to bargain & leverage people's emotions have failed relationships
Satan fools us in thinking under guise of "encouraging others" we broadcast our good deeds. Often times showing off is extremely subtle.
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You seek the audience of God & stop seeking the attention of people.
You rectify to make your private dealings better than your public.
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