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My dad once told me that when we are children, we think that our parents know everything, but when we become teenagers we start thinking our parents know nothing. Once we grow and mature a bit more, we realize that our parents were right more often than not. I used to keep this quote in mind while growing up, but I still had those moments where I argued with my parents over something I thought I was 100% right about. Low and behold, a few years later I realized they were right, or I could at least sympathize with their point of view.

The Smelly Friend: How to Give Advice

A lot of people mean well when they give advice, but end up doing more harm than good. We often think that if we explain something to someone logically enough, it will make sense to them and they will change our ways instantly. Unfortunately, that happening is more common in our imaginations than in reality. In my experience, giving advice is just as much an emotional issue as it is rational. The way we give advice can make the difference between someone changing for the better and solidifying bad habits.

 This is a major problem in the Muslim community. Many of us become overzealous and advise people so harshly that we either push them further from Islam, or crush their self esteem. If we try advising with love and genuine concern, I'm sure we would see better results and feel better.

 In the comments section, share with us an example from your experience of advice being given the wrong and right way.