Exhausted by How Common Disrespectful Phrases Have Become
I don’t mean to come across as extreme, I try to keep an open heart and give people the benefit of the doubt, but I really strive to avoid anything that insults Allah and His Messengers. I’ve stopped following many content creators and even let go of friendships because of phrases like 'omg' or using the name of Prophet Isa (peace be upon him) in a disrespectful way. I get that some say it’s just a habit or that the swear word adds emphasis, but those same folks would never speak like that to their parents, teachers, or boss. Yet they do it so casually when it comes to Allah and the Prophets. Many of them might be Christians, but we believe their faith originally came from Allah’s message, so they’re still being rude to Him and to Prophet Isa. Walking away from these friendships and content creators I grew up with was hard, but I did it to please Allah. Still, it’s left me tired and always on edge. I can’t get into a show or meet someone new without thinking, 'I hope they don’t use those words.' I just want to be a good Muslim and not support any disrespect-though I know I’m not the one saying it, how can I sit through a film or a conversation where someone does? If they repented, that’d be different, but that’s rarely the case, and it drains me. Recently, I was watching a sci-fi horror film and got really into it, until one character blurted out a disrespectful phrase involving a Prophet’s name. I had to turn it off because I can’t seem to approve of that kind of talk. But I’m so worn out. I wish I could just enjoy things I love without this constant worry or having to boycott them. What should I do-stop all my hobbies and cut myself off from people? I’m seriously asking. I’m just so drained. I hate how normal these sayings have become. I wish they didn’t exist. I just want to find joy again and feel safe making friends.