An advice – Do not fear criticism

Before doing something, one should first see whether it is permissible according to the Shari’ah. If it is permissible, the degree of its importance should be evaluated. When one is satisfied that it is something which should be done and it is not at the expense of another task which holds more importance, then one may proceed with it. Now, one should see when, how and where to do it.

If one is doing a task which should be done, in the way that it should be done, in the moment that it should be done and in the place that it should be done, then one should not fear criticism as one can never satisfy everyone. There must be a group who will be pleased and a group who will be displeased. At least, Allah Ta’ala is pleased. And Allah Ta’ala is pleased when one does something in its appropriate context.

[English version of "Ene conseil Pas peur critique" – Al Jamiat – Vol.1 No. 2]