Kibr: The Hidden Poison
By Ahmed Helmy
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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
إن الحمد لله نحمده ونستعينه ونستغفره ونعوذ بالله من شرور أنفسنا ومن سيئات أعمالنا من يهده الله فلا مضل له ومن يضلل فلا هادي له..وأشهد ان لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له وأشهد أن محمداً عبده ورسوله.
All praise is due to Allah, we seek his refuge, and ask for his forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allah from our own bad deeds. Whoever Allah guides, no one can misguide him, and whoever Allah misguides, no one can guide him. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah Alone, and I bear witness that Muhammad is his messenger.
- Umar ibn Al Khattab was fatally stabbed while leading Salatul Fajr, and on his deathbed, a man came to give him glad tidings for being a good ruler and martyr.
- Once he saw the young man’s garments dragging on the ground. He advised him to lift his garment as per the Prophet’s (s) instructions, emphasizing modesty, cleanliness, and taqwa.
- This shows that attention to potential acts of kibr and attention to following the commands of Allah سبحانه و تعالى remain important regardless of status or circumstance.
- Abu Bakr’s concern over his Izar illustrates the seriousness of humility and avoiding showing off, as even unintentional displays of pride were carefully monitored by the companions.
- Showing off, whether through clothing, possessions, or wealth, is dangerous because it can lead to arrogance and harm both the individual and the community, even if the items themselves are halal.
- Modern examples of showing off include expensive clothing, handbags, or cars purchased primarily as status symbols, highlighting the need for self-awareness in everyday actions.
- Social and economic segregation can foster pride based on wealth, education, or status, creating subtle forms of arrogance that must be guarded against in all interactions.
- Enjoyment of worldly blessings is permissible, but overattachment can strengthen ties to the dunya, whereas patience, giving, and actions for Allah strengthen connection to the akhirah.
- True spiritual health depends on the heart, which must be nurtured and purified above material success, career achievements, or possessions.
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