{"_id":"6768a78c10d6369a5f42ce64","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"How should one Islamically respond to colorism and hurtful comments about skin tone from family and community?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\",\"color\":\"#000000\"},\"insert\":\"Coming from an Arab background and having darker skin than many of my relatives and friends, I have experienced repeated insults and belittling comments about my skin tone from relatives, friends, and even strangers. This has caused significant emotional pain, including body dysmorphia and very low self-esteem. I have tried to compensate in other ways related to my appearance, but the constant backhanded remarks and colorism in my community have left me feeling defeated. At times, I feel that using certain products is the only way to stop these comments.\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\",\"color\":\"#000000\"},\"insert\":\"I would like advice on how to respond to such comments, especially when they come from family members, in a way that is Islamically sound and constructive.\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\"},\"insert\":\"This behavior goes against the teachings of Islam and isn't representative of the conduct expected from Muslims. I understand these comments can be hurtful, but remember, the worth of any opinion or belief is measured against the teachings of Islam. What's considered good or bad is outlined by Allah, not subjective opinions. Don't let biased perspectives affect you. It's important to establish boundaries and firmly communicate that such remarks are unacceptable. Kindly remind them that this behavior clearly contradicts Allah's command:\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\\n\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\",\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"\\\"O you who believe: Let no people mock another, for they may well be better than themselves. And let no women mock at others, for they may well be better than themselves. Nor slur each other with sly word or sign, nor fling derisive nicknames at each other: How evil to deserve the name of sin after faith! And whoever does not repent, those are the wrongdoers.\\\" [\"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://quran.com/al-hujurat/11\",\"background\":\"transparent\",\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"Quran 49:11\"},{\"attributes\":{\"background\":\"transparent\",\"bold\":true},\"insert\":\"]\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe40b76658b4c23283a","tag":"Contemporary Life: Other","count":137},{"_id":"668d9fe00b76658b4c2327ba","tag":"Women: Beauty","count":54}],"createdOn":"2024-12-22T23:58:04.952Z"}