Self-admiration (العُجْب) is one of the gravest sins and among the most destructive to good deeds.
Tag: 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].
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].
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].
Beware of being amazed with yourself!
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…
The Shaykh absolutely disapproved of it
Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen firmly disapproved of being introduced by his most senior title, preferring humility over recognition.
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.
Modesty
Recognised by a stranger and moved to tears, Shaykh al-Albaanee explained why praise from people should never bring pride.