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asslmlkm

i have finally recognised few introverts on SF from a recent thread.

just to start with..
share u r ideas / experiences u faced being an introvert.

do u think Extreme Introvert-ness is a sign of danger?? as i have experienced??

ASWW
Tired discussions on the topic brother.
Its in the hands of the Ulama how introvert the ummah becomes. I believe South Africa is way ahead of other countries in trying to avoid this great danger to the ummah!!
It is one thing to try to protect one's imaan and another to totally allienate ones self from mainstream society!

[t78VPkdO]

what is an introvert?

[durootrium]

do you mean personal introvertness or as an ummah or community

some introvertness is needed for muraqabah,dua,personal time etc

but as molana hasan ali nadwi said in 1982 opening of dewsbury markaz we should be engaging with none muslims in best of manners and showing islam in a practical manner,which we have failed in u.k..

we have segregated ourselves (reverse apartheid)
and now we pay the consequences

[durootrium]

if naturally introverted go for tasawwuf
if extrovert go for tabligh



seriously
introversion is ok in moderation,but to get married and work etc some extroversion is needed
but for women introversion is a gift for the husband

[exeftWabreava]

if naturally introverted go for tasawwuf
if extrovert go for tabligh

That's beautifully put!
And so true..

[exeftWabreava]

hai hai
tableegh k haaton phas chuka hun!!!

..English please?

[paulaglober]

Here's two interesting articles of introverts. I don't feel it's a bad thing to be an introvert. In fact I am sure many, including myself, are introverts.

10 Myths...

Top 5 Things

[23tommy]

That's beatifully put!
And so true..

Assalaam'aaleykum!

I was about to say the same thing but then, I noticed, that you had already done that.

Khayr, what bro Ahmed has said is exactly the same reason I never used to feel fit in TJ.

[t78VPkdO]

shy, withdrawn, reclusive, reserved, reticent, timid, quiet

thats probably good for females for the akhlaaq of hayaa
even for men we should not talk of irrelevent matters(a quality that i myself lack)

[Doncarlito]

asslmlkm

i have finally recognised few introverts on SF from a recent thread.

just to start with..
share u r ideas / experiences u faced being an introvert.

do u think Extreme Introvert-ness is a sign of danger?? as i have experienced??

I'm not sure how you are able to recognize absolute introverts (or extroverts), especially on SF. I am not sure what extreme introversion is, but I do think that Allah (SWT) created us in a variety of ways (spectrum of possibilities) in order that we serve various purposes within our societies. Unfortunately, we come to value certain aspects over others and look at our differences and deviations (and we each have them) as points of weakness or dis-ability. Furthermore, I do think that a majority of people experience degrees of introversion and extroversion in various combinations that change over the course of their lifetime - such that it would not be possible to neatly categorize any single person as either/or and keep them there throughout their life. This is why labels are dangerous.

The Prophet (SAW) provides the best example for us in this regard. He used to withdraw from society from time-to-time to meditate/contemplate in a cave but he was also active in society and took part in various aspects of society. Balance. When he started receiving the revelations, he did not change. He continued to be as he was. He never forced his will on anyone and whenever he could, he would solicit the opinions of those more knowledgeable - often taking action based on their counsel. I think these are extremely beautiful qualities and really bring forth harmony and peace within a group. Balance. I believe all are likely necessary for a healthy, well balanced, peaceful society where everyone feels they have a part and everyone does contribute in various ways.

And Allah (SWT) knows best.

[exeftWabreava]

Assalaam'aaleykum!

I was about to say the same thing but then, I noticed, that you had already done that.

Included my spelling mistake?

Khayr, what bro Ahmed has said is exactly the same reason I never used to feel fit in TJ.

Yeah, and exactly the same for my not feeling fit in it, either..
So let's hope we shall be fit for suluk insha'Allah!

[Hujkmlopes]

I am quite introverted and I struggle to socialize with people and I find it hard work. I have a full time job so it gets me out and talking with people but usually it is all serious work based talking...little opportunity to create deep meaningful friendships.

I find after socializing I re-live the conversations in my head and start analysing things...maybe I should not have said that or this, what did they mean when they said x and on and on. This can be endless I just ignore all of it usually and say to myself who cares....I hope I did not commit any sins and upset anyone by the things I said. I think I am mus-understood allot...people now a days are keen to put a negative spin on everything that is said or done...few of us practice husne zan...I was shocked to discover that there are people out there who want to actually cause me harm and they become glad when something negative happens to me...I was shocked because I tend to focus on only one Being who holds my destiny in His Power, all Good and Bad are in His Hands, so why would some people actually get glad and even cause harm to me when they themselves are also under this Power and can be wiped out in a moment.

asslmlkm

i have finally recognised few introverts on SF from a recent thread.

just to start with..
share u r ideas / experiences u faced being an introvert.

do u think Extreme Introvert-ness is a sign of danger?? as i have experienced??

[Coellacag]

As far as I know, the definition of introvert is not a shy and and timid person.

In essence though, It isn't really a bad thing to be an introvert. I'm an introvert too but I still interact with friends, family e.t.c and I still socialize sometimes.

[aparneioninny]

I believe South Africa is way ahead of other countries in trying to avoid this great danger to the ummah!!

What do u mean here? That south africans talk alot?

[paulaglober]

What do u mean here? That south africans talk alot?

Not all!

I think what the brother means is that is social issues South Africa is quite ahead of other countries. Take SANHA for example, or Al-Imdaad foundation, Darul Yatama wal Masakeen etc.

[AutocadOemM]

if naturally introverted go for tasawwuf
if extrovert go for tabligh

seriously
introversion is ok in moderation,but to get married and work etc some extroversion is needed
but for women introversion is a gift for the husband

extremely beneficial post

Be an introvert or an extrovert but please don't be a pervert.

Show aversion to all kinds of perversion

[Nmoitmzr]

I'm not sure introversion=tasawwuf and extroversion=tabligh

Everyone has to spend time alone in Zikr and everyone has to command good and forbid evil. In order to maintain a high level of social ability, we have to spend time in seclusion with our own thoughts and reflection and take account of our intentions

The Prophet was balanced and extreme introvertness is not in line with Sunnah; but I don't think it's wrong as people can just be that way without losing the ability to do tabligh/Da'wah, which can come in many ways - doesn't necessarily have to be by speaking to the person and socialising and initiating a conversation. It can be through a website, blog or forum, or by making sure we have excellent Akhlaaq whenever we do meet people etc

[paulaglober]

The Prophet was balanced and extreme introvertness is not in line with Sunnah; but I don't think it's wrong as people can just be that way without losing the ability to do tabligh/Da'wah, which can come in many ways - doesn't necessarily have to be by speaking to the person and socialising and initiating a conversation. It can be through a website, blog or forum, or by making sure we have excellent Akhlaaq whenever we do meet people etc

Exactly. through the internet we have so many ways we can give da'wah. This forum itself is a source of da'wah.

[Kafuuil]

Exactly. through the internet we have so many ways we can give da'wah. This forum itself is a source of da'wah.

but this method of dawah is not a sunnah.
dawah in itself is a sunnah but this method (using internet) is a bidah

the method of dawah most close to sunnah is the method of tabligh door to door ....