Comments on: Humility

By: Aisha

Aisha — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 18:26:40 +0000

Salam

Jzkalllah khair for your article

How do you balance humility with dignity?. When people are arrogant towards you should you reply by defending your dignity? Allah has created us with an inherent dignity and no one has the right to attack it unjustly.

How to you have self esteem without appearing arrogant. The norm in society (work & home life) now is that you have to have an air of authority otherwise people will take advantage.

It is indeed a difficult balance, any advice?

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A quality mastered by few, though claimed by many.. like that

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By: Ahmed

Ahmed — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 20:11:39 +0000

Ma’sha’allah, this was beautiful article and a great reminder for all of us. Indeed, it is a life-long battle to fight our inner weaknesses or the test’s Allah (swt) gives us through our worldly successes. So many individuals, even those of Faith, say “I did this . .” or “I did that . .” when in fact, it was truly Allah’s (swt) Mercy and Bounty that something came to fruition.
One aspect I can share of being successful and realizing Allah’s role in it is as a student. I know that when/if I pass an exam, though I may have put the work into it, that I realize that it would not have been possible without Allah’s Mercy – I’ve seen this several times in my life; it almost seemed I was in an impossibly difficult situation, where I knew that my efforts alone were not going to be enough, yet knowing that ultimately it was Allah’s Decision, I always kept hope in my heart no matter how bad things looked. I pray that I will be able to keep these experiences in mind in my future years to serve as a reminder in keeping myself grounded and that Allah will Guide all of us to remember Who is at the controls, so that we can work to be humble throughout our worldly lives. Ameen.

By: Mustafa

Mustafa — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 05:26:50 +0000

Dear Br.Sohaib,

May Allah reward you for sharing such profound thoughts. What an incredible goal it is for a human to attain the qualities you’ve talked about. May Allah grant them to us.

Wassalam aleikum

By: María M

María M — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:17:45 +0000

In reply to Sohaib.

Thank you very much, I appreciate your answer.

You made very clear through all the post the differences between humbleness and humility, and I understand now your choice. What went directly to my heart was your reflection about the people that are examples of humility for us, it is right now a hard job for me to put myself in their shoes,I am not even humble many times, I hope one day the shoes of Humility fits all of us, insha´Allah.

For sure helps.

Jazak Allahu Khairan.

María

By: Sohaib

Sohaib — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 22:02:13 +0000

In reply to María M.

Walaykum assalam,

Jazakallah khair for your reflective question. I chose those words because I believe that “battle” adds a graphic twinge to our lifelong quest of perfection and purification – because frankly, this is our soul and our eternal future which is at stake.

I also wanted to protect us from underestimating the concept of humility, and the fact many people casually attempt to be humble while not fully digesting what humility entails.

Hope that helps!

– Sohaib

By: María M

María M — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 19:40:36 +0000

In reply to Yusuf.

Sure, I got that from all the article, but these words that you have added now brings sweetness to the whole message, ….hard work, repentance, faith, patience and perseverance,….and, of course, Hope.

Thank you very much.

All my respect,

María