Advice for a revert regarding friendships

Salaam everyone. To keep it short, and I'm not generalising here, but speaking strictly from personal experience. The philosophy of Allah (SWT) is unmatched.

Many Muslims that I've met, with the exception of a select few have never appreciated our friendship past a superficial level. A Muslim friend of mine got a girlfriend and started treating me horribly to the point, I just cut contact. Many others that I considered friends easily turn against me when my general stance is promoting dialogue with opposing viewpoints in religion or politics, where as my non-Muslim friends are supportive and open to discussion. At times, I feel like it hinders my ability to learn more about Islam through Muslim friends, due to frequent poor experiences with people.

Luckily, I've had a good run of meeting people very recently, but I was reflecting today on how easily I've been judged by other Muslims. Additionally, When I've kept long hair (not too long/ear lobe length), I've always been made fun of where people say I want to transition to a girl, or I can't afford haircuts etc. I'm always told to go cut my hair. It may be a joke, but deep down it hurts, because it was only Muslims that said this, whereas the non-Muslim friends are supportive.

Shaitan whispers me to leave Islam as a result, but that's not the case, because I know how much Allah (SWT) stresses the importance of our relation to him.

• Is there any advice or can someone point out sayings of Allah (SWT) regarding depression in this particular case of fellow Muslims treating me. I only ask as it's for my learning, and a gentle way for next time I'm encountered over my looks/choices.

• Were there any sahaba or other iconic Islamic figures that maintained longer hair?

JazakAllah, everyone.

EDIT: I wanted to point out. One thing that I found ironic is that my hairstyle and beard is slandered, but my personal hygiene and cleanliness is always commended, when it comes to cut nails, clean teeth, clean room and bathroom habits.

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