Fellow Muslims: What are some ways we can remove arrogance from our hearts?

Question

I feel it's human nature. I know everyone, once in a while..feel pride about something we did or have... and have this bit of arrogance, even while we might not express it. One thing I dislike the most is arrogance, especially on material things. Are there some ways in which we can remove arrogance from our hearts; and remove the fact that we are least bit better than anyone else.

A friend of mine was making fun of a girl at college, who I know and she doesn't... because the bag she was carrying was not an authentic name brand and she said it seemed fake. This girl she was talking about lives with her single mom who is clearly struggling. I was so outraged.

Allah has said anyone with the least bit of arrogance will not see the doors of Jannah.

"If your aware of your humility;than you are arrogant"

Are there any specific dua's you can say? And can you give me some hadiths regarding this matter.

NON-Muslims- What do you think about arrogance? Is it immoral or just nature

Answer 1

yeah sister...........arrogance is a bad trait which sometimes as you said is the product of pride.

i'll tell you a little story about a great loved Egyptian Sheikh named , Sheik Muhammad Metwalii AL- Sharawi, he passed away, but he was loved by Muslims and non-Muslims in the Arab world................this man held many religious posts in the country..........but do you know what this Sheikh was doing ??
he was, from time to time, used to clean by his own hand the bathrooms and toilets of Masjids/Mosques. he kneels on his leg, and cleans the bathrooms...............Subhan Allah, he was an amazing man. he used to do this, so that if a bit of pride or arrogance were felt in his heart, he would get rid of them, and remember that Allah is above all.
Wish Allah bless him in Jannat al Naiem..............Ameen ya rab al alameen.

Answer 2

Aslamamu alaykum sis. Love ur Q. ignore those other haters.well 1. Cultivate Iman (faith) by accepting that God (Allah) exists. Heaven exists. Hell exists. Every action has a consequence sooner or later. 2. Understand that there are inner (batin) and outer (zahir) aspects of strength in Islam. 3. Learn, understand and practice the three basic principles of Islam:: (1) Aqidah (The Faith or Believe System); (2) Shariah (the Islamic Laws); (3) Ihsan (Morality). 4. Find a good Islamic teacher who really understands Islam. 5. Recite du'aa (general prayer) and zikr (Chanting Allah's beautiful names and/or attributes). Tips * If you are sincere (moklis) to God, strength will come to you. * Establishing the 5 daily prayers is a MUST. The more you make these daily, the more you will see yourself coming back to Islam and becoming a better Muslim. * Be Grateful for everything you have. The more thankful you are the more you will realize how much you have been blessed. And by doing this Allah will only increase you in strength, and that which you are thankful for (inshallah [God willing]). * If you are a muslim convert, learn the Islamic basic teaching gradually as to avoid misunderstandings. * If you did something wrong once ..DO come back and ask Forgiveness from Allah(Tawabah) ..He is the most Merciful and Try to make this as Soon as Possible ..and NEVER give up coming back ..NEVER EVER.

Answer 3

People that are arrogant have probably issues of themselves, people that tend to reach for materialistic things are other superficial or afraid of being different then others.
I am not an materialistic person: cars, electronics and fancy furniture don`t interest me as much as knowledge and interior comfort.
The ways to make all people to loose they`re arrogance would mean that people that appear on television and such should stop talking about how great they`re new car is our what marvellous mansion they have bought then laughing in sign of pleasure. Sure it is great, maybe but we should never forget our true values.
Think about it: how was life before television? and how is it now? - I say evolution is an wonderful thing: knowledge and interior realisation that will enter into the exterior one; Science is helping people in this process but how do we use it is the question? Many un-valuable people that think they are very unique talk about wrong things on the television and the weak minded person surely will fall into this wrong world...

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Answer 4

Wow wonderful question. It is hard to except humility over pride but I do believe it is good medicine for all. Some ways to humble ourselves perhaps community services. It is good for us all to join those who suffer more than we so we may see their struggles of life first hand. You may begin to admire them for their strengths to carry on. It also shows us our responsibility towards human kind for we are not as separated as we think. Everyone struggles from time to time. It would be an eye open for all. I have seen and been in such positions and I can tell you at first hand of the kindness in every heart as they all seem to enjoy each others company. There are no boundaries between those who suffer, they stand united. This is a lesson we all could learn instead of being so selfish and greedy. Arrogance is immoral and leads to more immoral acts, but when all is stripped away from you there is no more arrogance. Perhaps we all need to suffer a little to humble ourselves in a way that we may appreciate each others lives.

Answer 5

I'm not sure but your question gives the impression that you mean that only Muslims are arrogant which is totally wrong. Islam order us not to be arrogant and, as you mentioned, he who becomes so does not go to heaven, according to prophet's Muhamed, peace be upon him.

But you should be able to differentiate between being arrogant and being proud to be a Muslim which is the most thing, at least for me, to be proud of.

And for the story you told about your friend, I'm perfectly with you, she has mistaken by ridiculing the poor girl, this is pointless.

May Allah forgive us all, Amen.

Answer 6

As a Christian, arrogance is wrong. It mainly comes from pride of personal accomplishments or possessions. When a person comes to accept Jesus they realize that everything the have done or will do is as filthy rags before God. It is only the turning over of our lives so God can work through us that results in anything being accomplished for God. Where is boasting and where arrogance in this process. No body gets to heaven or paradise by their own works, especially not by committing mass murder. Jesus paid the price and provided the only way.

Answer 7

As a non-muslims, I find it wrong for people to make fun of other less fortunate, people, We all are humans, & some families don't make as much money as other families, causing it to reflect on many childrens, because a poor family can not provide as much as a rich family. I done without many things when I was in high school, my dad had a good paying job, but he had a major heart attack when he was 44 yrs. old causing him to become disable, He died when he was 51 in 1971, But I was happy even though I done without many things when I was in school. I have always said, you can not buy friendship. True friendship will accept you as you are, I had very few friends when I was in high school, but it was a friendship that has lasted even until this day, & I am almost 58 yrs. old.

Answer 8

Arrogance is a very bad trait, it can make someone feel so bad while the arrogant one feels so good. And there are so many forms of it, y'know. Unfortunately, it seems to be part of the "human" nature thing. But the only thing we can do, it give them a smile, (and a big firm boot up the....), kidding kidding, lol...

Answer 9

Well you can make a beginning with asking your fellow muslims to stop making statements like - "Islam is the best religion"
That is a pretty arrogant statement.
In discussions with muslims I have found this arrogant streak without exception.

Answer 10

We have to bear in mind that our life, all the things we have in our possessions, whether material or spiritual, comes from Allah Taala as gifts on loan to us. Would it make sense to be proud of having things that are in reality don't belong to us?

Our mere life that we hold so dear in itself is a loan, something that we have to return once the time is up.

Bear in mind Allah Taala's warning as related in a hadis qudsi related by Abu Hurairah that Rasulullah said Allah Taal said,"Al-kibr (grandiose,majesty) is my mantel/shawl, thus whomever tries to challenge me (in it), I will destroy him".

I think the quotation you wrote is more like, if you claim to be modest/humble (tawaddhu'), then that is arrogance.