Self-admiration (العُجْب) is one of the gravest sins and among the most destructive to good deeds.
Category: Arrogance & Pride
Calamities of our time
From the calamities of our time is [that] a man lowers his garment [in arrogance], and a woman raises her garment [in immodesty].
For those who desire a righteous heart
May Allaah grant you goodness. It has been narrated that al-Ashtar once entered upon 'Ali ibn Abi Taalib رضي الله عنه – after part of the night had passed – while he was standing in prayer.
Do not praise yourself no matter how pious you become
So no one should praise himself, saying:
“I am righteous, I am pious, I perform acts of obedience.” Do not praise yourself, for you will inevitably make mistakes.
Humility is the hallmark of success
Ibn Rajab رحمه الله al-Haafiz Zayn ad-Deen 'Abdur-Rahmaan Ibn Ahmad Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali رحمه الله was an imaam, [and] a scholar, but he was an ascetic, [and] pious, [and] humble.
A scholar encouraging others to benefit from him
If I knew anyone was more knowledgeable of the Book of Allaah than me - and was reachable by camel (i.e. a camel's journey away), then I would certainly have travelled to him [to seek knowledge].
Working for a living
Some of the companions saw a strong young man racing to his job, and they remarked: 'If only in the Path of Allaah...', then the Prophet ﷺ responded to them, saying
It's an honour
When Shaykh Saalih Aal ash-Shaykh was asked about when someone asks me, and says to me “You are Salafi”, how should I respond to him? He responded: 'It's an honour.
A smile and a welcoming face
To meet people with a smile and a welcoming face is indeed from the characteristics of Prophethood, and [something which] is contrary to pride and arrogance, and [instead] a cause for friendship and...
Knowledge of Allaah and actions for His Sake alone
The pleasure which remains after death, and [that which] benefits in the Hereafter is the pleasure [attained] from knowledge of Allaah and actions for His Sake [alone].