Feeling insecure, unattractive and weird - a reminder for my fellow Muslims

Assalamu alaikum sisters and brothers, I read something from a sister about feeling insecure and it really hit me - I got so emotional and now I have a lot to say. Sorry this is long, but I hope it helps anyone who feels ugly, weird, or not good enough. Why we feel this way - Social media and ridiculous societal expectations. People’s cruel comments and unrealistic standards make us doubt ourselves and lower our self-worth. How to deal with it - Pause and think: who created you? Who shaped your soul, chose your body, and wrote your time in this world? Allah is the Most Merciful and Most Wise. If Allah gave me this skin, this hair, this body, how can I call it ugly? Don’t let other people’s nonsense decide your value - Allah made you, and that alone is beautiful. The real issue - Society is messed up. Folks will say someone is too thin and tell them to eat, then shame a heavier person and push them to the gym; they’ll criticize a fit person and assume they’re doing haram things. Some complain about being too dark, while others who are lighter want to be darker. You can’t win. People are often judgmental and inconsistent, so learn to ignore pointless comments. What you can change - Work on things that are within your control, especially health-related issues like acne. See a doctor, change products, eat better, sleep more, work on hygiene. More importantly, focus on your inner self: reduce harmful habits and sins, do wudu regularly, pray your salah, connect with Allah, read Quran, be kind, give charity, spend time in nature, and look after your mental health. Do these things and watch how your heart, mind, and body transform. Even if some outward things don’t change, your mindset will - and those insecurities will matter less. Remember: looks fade - We will all age, get ill, and change. That’s why marrying for character, faith, and kindness matters; those qualities remain when looks don’t. When my hair goes grey and my skin wrinkles, I’ll say Alhamdulillah - what a blessing to have lived, to have years and memories. Be grateful for the small things and turn them into beautiful reflections. The body you call “ugly” - it lets you move, touch, and feel; say Alhamdulillah. Your voice may sound odd, but it reaches the heavens and Allah hears it; say Alhamdulillah. Small lips? That mouth smiles and speaks; say Alhamdulillah. A big forehead? It will touch the ground in sujood; say Alhamdulillah. A differently shaped nose? It helps you breathe and live; say Alhamdulillah. Your eyes have seen so much; say Alhamdulillah. If you read all of this, thank you for listening. Don’t stress - you are beautiful inside and out, my dear sister/brother. Sending duas: may Allah be pleased with you and grant you a long, healthy life full of peace, blessings, and happiness. Ameen.