Be more Concerned about the Opinion of Allah Ta’ala than the Opinions of People

Once, a person addressed Hazrat Abu Zarr Ghifaari (Radiyallahu Anhu) in a rude manner and began hurling abuse at him. Hazrat Abu Zarr Ghifaari (Radiyallahu Anhu) replied by saying: “The only barrier between Jannat and I is a valley. If I am able to cross over that valley, then I take an oath by Allah that I am not concerned and troubled by what you have to say. However, if I am unable to cross over and I am left on the other side (i.e. the side of Jahannum) then really I am much worse than all what you have to say.” (Jawaahir Paare)