-by Raheel Adnan -
It has been observed that sometimes people find it difficult to differentiate between self-confidence and pride. Self-confidence is finding inspiration within oneself to do good while pride is believing oneself to be better than others and humiliating others through words or actions. Pride demands a loud voice; self-confidence is quiet and unassuming. Although there is a narrow difference between self-motivation and pride. Yet a well defined line exists between self confidence and arrogance. It has reported in Saheh Muslim (Book 1 : Hadith 164)
It Is narrated on the authority of Abdullah bin Mas’ud (RA) that the Apostle of Allah (may peace be upon him), said: “He who has in his heart the weight of a mustard seed of pride shall not enter Paradise.” A person (amongst his hearers) said: “Verily a person loves that his dress should be fine, and his shoes should be fine.” He (the Holy Prophet) remarked: “Verily, Allah is Graceful and He loves Grace. Pride is disdaining the truth (out of self-conceit) and contempt for the people.” [Saheh Muslim (Book 1 : Hadith 164)]
Islam is the religion of Modesty and Humility. It teaches us doing good deeds without trying to get noticed or show off. But at the same time, Islam teaches us to keep our energy level up since confidence has always played a vital role in every success. A worldly failure or mocking attitude may possibly make us feel down. Also, looking at those who stand at a higher rank in wealth, beauty, power or success, can make us feel inferior and we might start disregarding gifts of Allah. But Prophet (Peace be upon him) taught us.
Abu Huraira (RA) reported Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying:
“Look at those who stand at a lower level than you but don’t look at those who stand at a higher level than you, for this would make the favours (conferred upon you by Allah) insignificant (in your eyes).” [Saheh Muslim : Book 42 : Hadith 7070]
May Allah protect us from pride and guide us to be thankful beings. Amin
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