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.

Muzlem Entertainment Episode 1: Arrogance

Asalamu Alaikum!

Nobody likes arrogant people, which is why my friend and I made a video describing the most annoying types of this loathsome species. Now you can identify these people and avoid them at all costs! This was our first time, so please let us know how we did, what we can improve on and what we did right. Oh and please excuse the lens stain, it is a metaphor... at least until we get a new camera hehe...