An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
6. Humility
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Umar-meaning the invitation they had been given.
(AHMAD,
MUSNAD
)
TO HUMBLE ONESELF IS TO RAISE ONESELF
Abu Hurayrah records the Prophet as saying: “No
possession is too lowly to be given as charity; God
gives greater honour to one who forgives, and He
raises one who humbles himself.”
(MUSLIM,
SAHIH)
THE PROPHET DID NOT ALLOW HIS HAND
TO BE KISSED
Abu Hurayrah tells of how, when the Prophet had
bought some clothes from a shopkeeper, and was
about to rise, the latter made to kiss his hand. The
Prophet withdrew his hand, saying: “That is how
the Persians behave towards their kings. I am not a
king. I am just one of you.”
HEAPING SCORN ON TRUTH IS AN ACT OF
PRIDE
The subject of pride came up for discussion with the
