(009) What Is The Islamic Definition Of Arrogance

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Today At A Glance

• What Is Arrogance?

• The Date Not Eaten By The Messenger ﷺ

• The Black Stone

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Don’t Be Arrogant

Allah tells Banu Israeel:

“…Is It Every Time A Messenger Comes With That Which Your Souls Don’t Desire, You Become Arrogant? …”

[Al-Baqarah 2:87]

Even though Isa (Jesus) A.S came with clear signs from Allah, Banu Israeel still rejected. Allah mentions that their rejection was due to the message not aligning with their desires. This in turn caused them to become arrogant and reject the message.

We should not be like Banu Israeel when we are tested with that which goes against our desires wether it pertains to the rights of Allah or the rights of the creation. We should submit to the call of Allah.

In your interactions with others, you will always face that which you dislike. Don’t allow arrogance to prevent you from correcting yourself and changing your opinion for the better.

Notice how the rejection of Banu Israeel is linked to arrogance.

The Messenger ﷺ defines arrogance as

“Rejecting the truth and looking down on people.” [Muslim]

Summary

Iblees (the devil) was removed from Jannah, cursed and will be punished in the hereafter due to his arrogance.

Avoid this trait.

Avoiding Doubtful Wealth

The Messenger ﷺ passed by a date which had fallen down. He ﷺ said:

"If It wasn’t Sadaqa (Zakat) I would have eaten it” [Bukhari]

In another narration “I find a date fallen by my bedding. I raise it in order to eat and then I fear it’s Sadaqa (Zakat) so I leave it” (Bukhari)

This hadith shows us how the Messenger ﷺ avoided that which was doubtful even if it seemed insignificant. As we know, the word Sadaqa is also used to refer to compulsory Zakat and it was prohibited for the Prophet ﷺ and his family to eat from Zakat.

Try to avoid that which is haram as well as that which is doubtful in your business transactions. At times the haram transaction is only beautified for you as a test from Allah to see how you will react.

Summary

Keep your wealth pure by avoiding transactions which are doubtful

The Black Stone

It’s mentioned that before prophethood, the people of Quraysh were rebuilding the Ka’bah. As they neared completion, a dispute arose regarding who should have the honour of placing the black stone. Each tribe believed themselves to be the most deserving.

As they argued, a compromise was reached where the next person who entered would decide who would place the black stone. The Messenger ﷺ entered. Upon hearing their argument he decided the stone be put in a cloth and the leaders of each tribe carry the cloth together towards its position. The Messenger ﷺ himself then placed the stone in its rightful place.

Summary

As a leader, try to bring the people together and accommodate everybody to the best of your ability

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