Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (726) | The meaning and source of humility
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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The meaning of humility and its source.
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The virtue of humility encompasses humility before the Truth.
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And humility before creation.
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The opposite of this is arrogance in both matters.
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As the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said:
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"Arrogance is rejecting the truth and looking down upon people."
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Recorded by Muslim.
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Humility before the Truth,
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Is to submit to it,
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And not to oppose it with doubts or base desires.
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Humility before creation,
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Is that one does not see oneself as superior to them,
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Nor does one despise, boast, or act haughtily toward them.
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Humility stems from combining knowledge of Allah, the Almighty and Majestic,
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With knowledge of His attributes of majesty, His love, and His glorification.
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And from a person’s knowledge of their own self and its flaws.
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From this, humility is born,
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Which is the breaking of the heart before Allah,
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And lowering the wing of humbleness and mercy toward His servants.
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It is a virtue that Allah grants to those whom He loves and honors.