Pride

22 Rabi'ul Awwal 144715 September 2025

The Consequence of Arrogance Towards Others

Question"I have never seen anyone who shows arrogance toward those beneath him, except that Allah afflicts him with humiliation before those above him."-Ibn Hibban I was unable to find this in Sahih Ibn Hibban. Can you provide the reference, please?

11 Sha'ban 144610 February 2025

The Blessings of Allah Upon You Should Instil Humility

QuestionWhat is the reference for this narration? "Whoever is given money, beauty, clothes or knowledge but afterwards does not sincerely humble themselves in front of Allah, it will harm them severely on the Day of Resurrection."

2 Ramadan 144424 March 2023

Sit in the Company of a Scholar Who Invites You to Five Things

QuestionWhat is status of the following narration? لا تجلسوا مع كل عالم، إلا عالم يدعوكم من خمس إلى خمس: من الشك إلى اليقين، ومن العداوة إلى النصيحة، ومن الكبر إلى التواضع، ومن الرياء إلى الإخلاص، ومن الرغبة إلى الرهبة. وقال محمد بن شقيق: من الرغبة إلى الزهد

28 Jumadal Akhirah 144211 February 2021

The Qualities and Signs of an Ostentatious Person

QuestionCould you kindly give a reference for this? It is narrated that Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "There are four qualities of a show-off; He is lazy when alone, he is [only] active when among people, he [only] increases in deeds if he is praised and he decreases actions when…

30 Dhul Qa'dah 144121 July 2020

Authenticity of the Du’a Regarding Seeking Protection from the Evils of the Limbs

QuestionPlease verify the authenticity of this du'a: اللّٰهُمَّ طَهِّرْ قَلْبِي مِنَ النِّفَاقِ، وَعَمَلِي مِنَ الرِّيَاءِ، وَلِسَانِي مِنَ الْكَذِبِ، وَعَيْنِي مِنَ الْخِيَانَةِ، فَإِنَّكَ تَعْلَمُ خَائِنَةَ الْأَعْيُنِ، وَمَا تُخْفِي الصُّدُورُ O Allah, purify my heart from hypocrisy, my actions from show, my tongue from lies and my eyes from deception. For surely…

21 Rajab 144116 March 2020

A Du’a Seeking Purification of Malice, Hatred and Pride

QuestionKindly tell me if this du'a is from Hadith? Allahumma tahhir qalbi minal ghilli wal hiqd wal hasad wal kibr O Allah! Purify my heart from malice, hatred, jealousy and pride If it's not from Hadith, can I still recite it?

4 Rabi'ul Akhir 14412 December 2019

The Importance of Going Out in Battle With the Correct Intention

QuestionIs the following narration authentic: عن معاذ بن جبل عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه قال: «الغزو غزوان، فأما من ابتغى وجه الله وأطاع الإمام وأنفق الكريمة وياسر الشريك واجتنب الفساد فإن نومه ونبهه أجر كله، وأما من غزا فخرا ورياء وسمعة وعصى الإمام وأفسد في الأرض فإنه…

28 Safar 144128 October 2019

Allah Ta’ala Has Removed the Pride and Arrogance of the Days of Jahiliyyah

QuestionWhat is the reference for this Hadith and can it be quoted? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "God has removed the pride/arrogance of the days of ignorance and boasting about lineage. A person is either a pious believer or an evil sinner and the people are the children of…

24 Safar 144124 October 2019

Caution Against Wearing Clothing Out of Vanity or Pride

QuestionPlease verify the authenticity of this Hadith: Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Whoever wears a garment [out] of pride and vanity, Allah will turn away from him until he takes it off"