Another negative trait of the soul is linked to excessive praise and censure. This is when one excessively praises others when they are pleased or excessively criticizes them when they are displeased. This occurs when one praises and censures others according to their own desires and whims instead of doing it according to Islamic teachings. Meaning, one should praise those who Allah, the Exalted, praises and censure those Allah, the Exalted, censures without crossing the limits by uttering lies in praise or insulting others when criticising. Criticism should always be constructive and done in a gentle manner privately. Those who contradict this manner only embarrass others and therefore only push them further away from accepting the truth. Praising others is a good method in encouraging them to do more good especially, children. But this should be done within limits and one should never utter vain words or lies when praising others.
The next negative trait of the soul is having ingratitude for the divine choices and guidance of Allah, the Exalted. A muslim should understand the fact that they only know the outward appearance of things and are extremely short sighted in observing the consequences of their choices. While Allah, the Exalted, knows what lies within things and the outcome of all things. Therefore, the choice and decree of Allah, the Exalted, will always be superior to the choice of His servant. If a person always had their wish fulfilled it would eventually destroy them. Being discontent with the choice of Allah, the Exalted, will not change His choice. It will only result in the anger of Allah, the Exalted. So it is best to accept the choice of Allah, the Exalted, as it always leads to good even if a person does not see the wisdom behind the decree. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 216:
“…But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allah knows, while you know not.”
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