#LIFE_LESSONS

Advice is often cheapest when it is simply listened to. Experience can be a very expensive teacher! Sometimes, sincere advice is given out of genuine concern. You can either take the advice and benefit from it, or dismiss it and wait until experience teaches you the lesson. Example 1: “Auntie, don’t display pictures of all your achievements on social media. You risk exposing yourself and your family to the evil eye.” Response: “No, it’s fine. There’s nothing wrong with it.” A few days later, the auntie suddenly falls unwell. She develops unexplained symptoms and becomes unable to walk. The doctors are unable to determine the cause. “I need a rāqī. Do you know anyone?” Some learn the easy way. Others learn the hard way. --- Example 2: “Sister, avoid discussing your marital problems with other people. Not everyone wants good for you, and once private matters leave your home, you can’t control where they end up.” Response: “It’s okay. I only told one sister; she’s trustworthy.” A few months later, her marital problems have become the talk of the town. Sister Fulānah told Sister Fulānah, who told Sister Fulānah… and now everyone knows. The sister feels embarrassed and exposed. She wishes she had kept the matter private, especially because the involvement of others only made the situation worse. Some learn the easy way. Others learn the hard way. --- Example 3: “Brother, don’t rush into a major financial decision without seeking advice from people who have experience. Take your time and investigate properly.” Response: “I’ve looked into it. I know what I’m doing.” Months later, the investment turns sour, the money is gone, and he realises that a little patience and seeking advice could have saved him a great deal of hardship. Some learn the easy way. Others learn the hard way. --- Example 4: “Brother, don’t neglect your parents while they are still with you. Visit them, serve them and make the most of the time you have with them.” Response: “I’m busy. I’ll see them when I get the chance.” Then one day, the phone rings with news he never expected. Suddenly, all those things he thought he would do “one day” can no longer be done. He wishes he had listened when the advice was given. Some learn the easy way. Others learn the hard way. #Tarbiyah@masjidsahabah https://t.me/masjidsahabah/2384