Reflection
Humility attracts divine elevation. The one who lowers himself for the sake of Allah is the one Allah raises.
Daily Morning Devotion · Month of Dhul Ḥijjah
Day 23 — Avoid Arrogance
Everything you possess is from Allah. Humility attracts divine elevation; arrogance closes the heart and the doors of barakah.
“No one who has the weight of a seed of arrogance in his heart will enter Paradise.” A man said, “But a man likes to have nice clothes and nice shoes.” The Prophet ﷺ said, “Verily, Allah is beautiful and He loves beauty. Arrogance is to disregard the truth and to look down upon people.”— Hadith
Qur'anic Verse
“Do not (contemptuously) turn your face away from people, nor tread haughtily upon earth. Allah does not love the arrogant and the vainglorious.”— Qur'an 31:18
Devotion
A Fourfold Reflection
From insight, to imagery, to honest self-recognition, to supplication.
Metaphor — The Fruit Tree
“The more fruit a tree bears, the lower its branches bend. Likewise, the more knowledge and wisdom a person acquires, the more humble he or she should become.”
Lesson: Real greatness produces humility, not pride.
A Sign of Arrogance
If you say you are humble, you are likely arrogant. True humility does not announce itself; it is recognised by others, not claimed by oneself.
Prayer
“O Allah, protect me from pride, arrogance, and self-admiration, and adorn me with humility and good character.”
Muḥāsabah
Self-Examination
Character is often revealed by how we treat those who have nothing to offer us.
Ask yourself honestly
- 1
How do I treat people who cannot benefit me?
- 2
If I say I am humble — am I, in fact, already being arrogant?
Benefits
The Fruits of Avoiding Arrogance
Five gifts that follow a humble heart.
Earn Allah's Love
Humility is a quality beloved to Allah.
Opens Doors of Blessing
Arrogance blocks barakah and opportunity.
Improves Relationships
Humility brings respect, roast and affection.
Leads to Success
The humble are raised in rank in this world and the Hereafter.
Protects from Downfall
Arrogance leads to humiliation in this world and the Hereafter.
“And whoever relies upon Allah — then He is sufficient for him. Indeed, Allah will accomplish His purpose.”— Sūrah Aṭ-Ṭalāq 65:3
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