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Listen, I don't believe in destructive behavior, regardless of where it is coming from. However, there must be something that must be understood regarding the behavior of certain individuals. Their characteristics are solely coming from molecular precursors, which go through a multitude of process in order to become genes. Now, this is not my way of endorsing the nature vs. nurture debate on behalf of the side of nature, since I do believe, that ultimately, the intuition of an individual can be significantly altered with the introduction of a mechanism to combat that innate personality disorder I like to call "Jahilliya". There are varying degrees to this disease, some intentional, some out of being naive, and other times totally intentional. The main point to come to an understanding on is that the inherent nature of individuals are what allow for our certain traits to be distinguished, and it is not all to blame on one factor. The factor which seems most relevant to me is people who use marijuana. Now, I understand that there are bad people out there. But in reality, these people are meant for us to guide towards the good. The "bad" people should not be stayed away from, rather, they should be the focal point of our attempt to bring goodness into this world in whichever way is possible. Parents normally tell us not to hang out with certain kids, and they have right reasons to be worried. They don't trust us, they don't understand totally, and they also want us to learn. But once individuals have come forward to declare that they are no longer below the influence of others, that is the exact point they should realize that other people have not all been guided, and are in need of a push in the right direction. In whatever method or mechanism is relevant to you, you must be able to guide others, it is a noble, prophetic characteristic which we should all strive to attain. In a hadith today, I learned that responsibility should not be delegated to those who do not hold the ability to handle certain situations. So, in part, everyone has their place in this society, and I solely believe that anyone who puts trust in Allah (swt) will be able to do anything that they desire, and this is my prayer. Yet, at the same time, it is understood that some people have unique characteristics, and should be considered to be one of two kinds of people, quite simply stated, leaders or followers. It is almost an oxy moron in the literal sense, because all leaders were followers at one point, that I believe, is the way that God simply made it. I wasn't always a leader, and I still do not think I am fit to be one at this point in my life. But I do have experience. I set examples for others, in ways that sometimes cannot be described, but enough about me. All I have to say is that people are not inherently "bad", they just have different experiences and genetic makeup and have not been in the relevant context of understanding as others may have. Basically, what I am saying is that if you are a well known scholar in Islam, mashAllah, may Allah reward you, but the work that I do is different, more impacting on a personal level, I equalize people and give them the rights they have over me, and I expect that to be reciprocated. Anyways, I am going off on a tangent here, I just want it to be known to you, that from my personal experience in life, never doubt your significance in any scenario. Even if others tell you otherwise, if you truly believe in yourself, and believe in Allah (swt), then He will arrange everything. I say this with heart and compassion, and I know it is hard to accept sometimes, believe me, I know what you feel for the sake of God, I know this feeling. That incessant "doubt." Once you witness the signs of the Creator, or have insight through another person, you will always remain holding on to the rope of Allah (swt). May Allah make it easy on all of us to remain consistent with our prayers, to start our prayers instantaneously for those who don't pray. No matter what, no matter how far away you are from God, He will always find ways to intercede, this is a promise.