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seekshidayath
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Posted: 25 March 2008 at 10:37pm |
As'Salamu Alaikum, I read this article and hope it shall help all of us suffering with this problem of low-esteem. It�s a silent one, but the affects are large. It is one of the main causes of depression in the youth. It could be one of our closest friend, colleagues that suffer from it, or someone in our household, whether it is siblings or our own children. It�s hard to recognize it in some, and in others it is easier. We could be the ones who are impacting on it, without realizing, not that it is due to any fault of our own, but it�s something which is rarely brought to attention, and rarely admitted by those that suffer from it. Those that haven�t experienced it, will have difficulty understanding it, or relate to it. It stems from a form of irrational thought. It is a major barrier or an obstacle that one suffers from. There are no set solutions you can give to people that have low self esteem because it�s all what they have developed in their own mind, or in their �own world�.
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Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: �All the descendants of Adam are sinners, and the best of sinners are those who repent."
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seekshidayath
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They may feel loved and seek a lot of attention, and also get attention, and feel somewhat uplifted from their insecurities. In reality, it�s feeding the low esteem in a bad way, which only leads to more self damage.
Its by Sister Ayesha Khanam. |
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Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: �All the descendants of Adam are sinners, and the best of sinners are those who repent."
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apha
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asalam alaikum
this post have been vv helpful..this is one of the reasons why joined this forum |
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Ishaaq Mohammed
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Mashallah. A nice article. It would be great if u share more your life experiences related to this.
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Chrysalis
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Salam Alaikum,
Nice post Seeks! And a very appropriate topic since it plagues the youth everywhere. Makes me realise that in the Islamic Context, I feel that there are SO MANY aspects of Islam that can help bring out the Self-Esteem of a Muslim! Take Hijab for example, it compels females (and males) to keep their sexuality & beauty private, which reduces sexual competition in a society. When young women don't have to compete with each other in terms of physical image and beauty, it helps increase self-esteem. One of the biggest reasons for low-self esteem is the problem of low self-image and young teens thinking they are not physically up to a certain standard. Showing-Off: In Islam it is not liked that a person show off their money or material possessions. This also helps the society protect an individual's self-esteem. When a Muslim is not supposed to show-off wealth and brands and property and beauty, they realise that their self-worth is not in beauty or wealth... rather our character and manners and intelllect. Diversity of Sahabah: I find it beautiful that the Companions of the Prophet came from so many backgrounds and stories! We have examples of Abdullah bin Umm-e-Maktoom who was extremely skinny and people would make fun of his skinny legs, yet the Prophet (S.A.W) said in front of every body how his skinny legs would carry him to Jannah! SubhanAllah! We have examples of Blind Companions, Rich Companions, Poor Companions, Companions who sinned but were forgiven, Companions who were non-Arabs, Companions who were Slaves! Companions who were Black, White, Brown!!!! I think the hikmah behind it is so us modern-day Muslims realise that our worth comes from our actions and character! Not worldly things! That sense of self-worth helps bring up self-esteem. I have noticed that many people who have that understanding and faith in Islam develop a certain confidence - even if they were shy before. |
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"O Lord, forgive me, my parents and Muslims in the Hereafter. O Lord, show mercy on them as they showed mercy to me when I was young."
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Chrysalis
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And we wonder why our youth have low self-esteem:
http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/jeans-ad-sparks-controversy-levis-models-come-other-202400157.html The line of customized shape-fitting denims boasts in a print ad, "hotness comes in all shapes and sizes." But underneath that message of empowerment, are three models with very similar, slender body types. Aside from slight differences in backside protrusions, none of the models reflect the size 14 shape of the average American woman. |
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"O Lord, forgive me, my parents and Muslims in the Hereafter. O Lord, show mercy on them as they showed mercy to me when I was young."
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