Qalam Institute Podcast The Remedy : EP 9 – The Quranic solution to public criticism and negativity
Feb 27, 2026
Discussion of how public criticism and negativity impact the heart and emotions. Exploration of the Prophet's experience with mockery as a teaching case. Presentation of Quranic practices like remembrance, prostration, and patience as responses. Stories of prophetic resilience and practical examples of calm, ethical responses to slander and mockery.
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Quran Acknowledges Emotional Impact Of Criticism
- The Quran acknowledges the Prophet's emotional pain from mockery and prescribes remembrance of Allah as the remedy.
- Surah Al-Hijr tells the Prophet his chest tightens from what they say, then commands tasbih and sujood to relieve that distress.
Use Tasbih And Sujood To Shift Focus
- Do tasbih and sujood when criticism tightens you to shift focus from people to Allah's perfection.
- The speaker cites Surah Al-Hijr's command to glorify Allah and prostrate until the certainty of death arrives.
Remembrance Replaces Need For Human Approval
- Remembrance of Allah replaces the ego's need for human approval with reliance on God's sovereignty.
- The speaker contrasts flawed human approval with Allah's control over everything, citing divine sovereignty verses.