Zaira Wasim Instagram – I came across this short clip of Robert Greene this morning and while watching it I paused to heave a sigh of relief. I realised I no longer relate to this conscious or unconscious insecurity or pressure.
I paused midway and asked what has caused this change, and yes I used the word change as I too once was affected by it, my mind was quick to respond with, ‘it’s my religion’. Islam liberated me.
My liberation is associated with the philosophy of Islam promoting character over looks, whether you’re a woman or a man.
You’re more than what you look like. Your value or self worth is not associated with how you look.
The pressure of constantly seeking validation shouldn’t exist for the Muslim woman. She is too focused on the image that exists in the eyes of God than of people.
Reminds me of when the Prophet ﷺ said , “Allah does not look at your bodies or at your forms, rather He looks at your hearts and deeds.”
We’re called upon as individuals precisely to do that, focus and rectify our deeds and hearts. It liberates you. The result is contentment and integrity that can withstand popular disapprovals.
We live in a time that constantly drives us to advertise ourselves. But I’m encouraged as a Muslim woman to nurture humility, modesty, empathy and at times to develop a critical sense of self, all that are necessary for building character.
And just like @robertgreeneofficial says at the end,
“You need to continually tell your self; Your mind, your spirit and what you contribute to the world is infinitely more important than that image and look”.
Maybe everyone learns this differently, but I was only able to gain this insight and confidence through deen. | Posted on 12/Jan/2024 21:08:17
