An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
6. Humility
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before them.”
(AL-BAIHAQI, AL-SUNAN AL-KUBRA)
GOD DOES NOT LIKE PRIDE IN HIS
SERVANTS
Aishah recounts how a poor woman who came to
see her one day wanted to give her some gift, but
how, out of pity for her circumstances, she
preferred not to accept it. The Prophet later told
Aishah that she should have accepted it, and then
given her something in return. “I think you were
looking down on her. Be humble, Aishah, for God
likes those who are humble, and has the greatest
aversion for those who are proud.”
(HILYAT AL-AULIYA)
AVOID FUNCTIONS WHOSE SOLE PURPOSE
IS OSTENTATION
Invited to a feast, Umar ibn Khattab and Uthman
ibn Affan were on their way there, when Umar said
to Uthman: “We have accepted this invitation, but I
would prefer not to be going.” “Why is that?” asked
Uthman. “I am afraid it is all just for show,” said
