And many of the intellectuals become atheists because of their intellect, and [as a result he] looks upon others as despicable, and sees others as nothing worthy of note - so he is misguided and...
Category: Arrogance & Pride
My soul has become proud
'Umar ibn al-Khattaab رضي الله عنه carried a water skin around his neck; he was asked about it, and he replied: 'My soul has become proud, and I wanted to humble it.'
Seeking knowledge to act according to it
If a man seeks knowledge to act according to it, his knowledge gratifies him, and if he seeks knowledge for other than acting according to it, then his knowledge [merely] increases him in pride and...
One who is shy will never gain knowledge
One who is shy will never gain knowledge, nor one who is proud.