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[HELWAA]

Asalaam aleykum


HUMILITY

By Abu Usama Ath-Thahabi

Humility is when a person does not see himself as being better or above other people because of frivolous reasons like social standing, education, citizenship, or even color.

As for believing one is better than another person due to religious reasons, then in some cases this is permissible, and in other cases, it's an obligation. For instance, the Muslim should believe Allah has given him 'Izza over the Kaafir. This has been established in the Quran in many places:

Allah says, "...and to Allah belongs all honor (I'zzah), and to His Messenger, and to the believers…." Sura 63 Ayat 8

And in another ayat He says, "Oh you who believe, whoever of you should revert (apostate) from his religion, Allah will bring forth a people He will love, and who will love Him, (who are) humble towards the believers, and powerful (I'zzah) against the disbelievers…" Sura Maidah Ayat 54

He also says, "Not equal are the blind and the seeing. Nor are the darknesses and the light. Nor are the shade and the heat". Sura 35 Ayat 19-21

Being humble and having humility is opposite of being arrogant and having arrogance (kibr). Humility leads one to the pleasure of Allah and it causes one to enter into the paradise, whereas arrogance leads to the displeasure of Allah and it leads one to the Hellfire.

Allah has ordered the Prophet (csw) to adorn himself with this noble characteristic in many verses of the Quran.

The Prophet (csw ) was ordered, "And lower your wing (i.e., be humble and show kindness ) to those who follow you from the believers". Sura Shu'araa Ayat 215

And He Allah said, "And don't turn you cheek (in contempt) towards people and don't walk through the earth exultantly. Indeed, Allah doesn't like every self-deluded and boastful person". Sura Luqman Ayat 18

Some examples of the Prophet's humility:

One of the clearest examples of his humility, is that the Messenger of Allah (csw ) would sit in the Masjid with his companions and if a stranger or visitor came to the Masjid he wouldn't know who the Prophet was until he asked, "Which one of you is Muhammad"?

This is because he would not sit, dress, or be treated in a way that distinguished him from the people. Unlike the way leaders and famous people are treated when they're with the people. Whenever a stranger enters into their majlis, it becomes quite clear to the stranger this person is noteworthy amongst the people.

Anas Ibn Maalik would pass by a group of young boys playing and he would extend to them a warm and gracious greeting (salaams). When he was asked, "Why do you do this"? He replied, 'The Prophet ( csw) use to do it'. Bukhari/Muslim

Abdullah ibn Amr ( csw )said: 'The Prophet (csw ) entered upon me so I gave him a pillow (to sit on) made out of skin and filled with date palm fibers. The Prophet ( csw ) (refused to sit on it) and he choose to sit on the (bare) ground, and he left the cushion between him and myself'. Bukhari/Muslim

Abu Saeed Al-Khudri ( csw) said; 'I entered upon the Messenger of Allah (csw ) and I found him praying on a (normal) mat, and he was making Sajdah on it'. Muslim

Aisha ( csw) was asked, 'What did the Prophet (csw) use to do when he was in the privacy of his home'? She replied, 'He use to be in the service of his family'. He used to repair his sandals and sew/patch his own thobe and he would milk the sheep. Bukhari

Anas ibn Maalik RAC said the Prophet (CSW) performed the Hajj upon an old camel that had a saddle that cost about four dirhams or less, and then he said, "Oh Allah, this is a Hajj (that I'm performing) wherein there is no showing off nor notoriety sought". Tirmizi/Ibn Majah

Anas ibn Maalik ( RDA ): 'I never saw a man seeking the ear of the Prophet (CSW ) except that the Messenger of Allah would never turn his head from him, until the man turned his head first. Nor did I ever see a man take the hand of the Prophet, except that the Messenger of Allah would never let his hand go, until the man was the first to let the Prophet's hand go'. Bukhari

Abu Masood ( RAA ) said: 'A man came to the Prophet (CSW ) and he began to speak to him, and he was seized by fear (of the Prophet). Upon witnessing his demeanor the Prophet (CSW ) said to him: "Take it easy and calm down, for verily I am not a king, but instead I am only the son of a Quraishy women who use to eat dried salted meat strips". Ibn Majah

From the clearest and most manifest examples of his humility is when he entered Mecca as a conqueror. It is a well known historical fact the Prophet (CSW) escaped from Mecca fearful for his life, as the disbeliever's of Quraish were hot on his trail in pursuit of him to do away with him once and for all.

Ten years later when he returned to Mecca as a conqueror and triumphant, he had every right to enter the sacred precincts of Mecca with his head held high as he had been given victory over his enemies, and they were totally defeated and subdued. Had he entered into Mecca in this way, he would not have been blamed! But instead, he entered into Mecca with his head held down, barely touching the neck of his camel and glorifying Allah by saying Allah Akbar, for the victory that he was given.

Prophetic Hadith about humility:

Abu Hurayrah RAA narrated that the Prophet (CSW ) said: "…and no one will exercise humility for Allah's sake, except that Allah will raise him up". Muslim

He also said, "Verily Allah loves the servant who has Taqwah, and he's rich (content), and he's hidden (i.e. not known by the people because of his humility)". Muslim

Abdullah Ibn Abbas ( RAA ) said: I heard Umar Ibn Khattab ( RAA ) say on the minbar, the Prophet (CSW ) said: "Don't over exaggerate with me as the Christians over exaggerated with Ibn Maryam (RAA ). Verily I am His slave, therefore say, 'Abdullah' and the Messenger of Allah". Bukhari

A lesson from Umar Ibn Khattab (RAA ):

'Urwah ibn Zubair (RAA ) said: 'I saw Umar carrying a large leather water canteen on his shoulder. I said to him, 'Oh Amir-ul-Mu'mineen, you shouldn't be carrying that'. Umar replied by saying, 'A delegation came to Medina and I saw their obedience to me, and some 'nakwah' entered into my heart and I wanted to destroy it'.

Everyone knows the strong personality of Umar and how he instilled fear in the hearts of men. And yet, when a small and minute amount of pride (nakwah) entered into his heart, he hurried in an attempt to destroy it before it destroyed him.

This is the way of the righteous people. Those who know the virtues and importance of humility, and at the same time they know the danger of falling into 'kibr'.

The Prophet (CSW) said: "Whoever possesses an atom's weight of 'kibr' will not enter into the paradise ". Muslim

He also said, "It is a right on Allah, that nothing is raised in the Dunyah (in stature or esteem), except that Allah will bring it down". Bukhari

If we're trying to seek the benefits of the Dunyah or the Hereafter, then part of our success lies within our ability to humble ourselves in our quest. For instance, if a person is searching for knowledge, he must humble himself in his struggle and efforts towards that goal.

Abdullah ibn Mu'tazz ( RAA ) said: 'The humble student is the one who gets the most knowledge, just as the lowest places on earth collect the most water'

As for the Hereafter, Allah says, "That is the home of the Hereafter, We assign (it) to those who do not desire exaltedness upon the earth or corruption. And the (best) outcome is for the righteous". Al-Qassas Ayat 83.

May Allah grant us the Tawfeeq to humble ourselves and may He protect us from the fitnah of 'kibr' and it's evil results.

Abu Usamah At-Thahabi

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[Naaima]

sis i don’t think they will read every single word, so what about if you give them a resume that lists the basic points or info.

[Somali_4Life]

Barakallahu fiiki sister.May Allah guide them.

[HELWAA]

[quote="Naaima"]sis i don’t think they will read every single word, so what about if you give them a resume that lists the basic points or info. [/quote]


every word is important walaal, they have to read all of it to understand.what humility is aka kibir

[Ina Baxar]

Interesting indeed, thanks. We clearly have 2 different sorts of wadaads in this thread. You have the modern wadaad { Naima} the "got a memo on this?" type of wadaad oo sheekada soo gaabi ah and the more traditional authoritarian type of wadaad " naa siday rabaan ma ahee , qasab ha lagu akhriyo " { Helwaa}

[Naaima]

[quote="Ina Baxar"] the more traditional authoritarian type of wadaad " naa siday rabaan ma ahee , qasab ha lagu akhriyo " { Helwaa} [/quote]


i am rolling on the floor laughing hysterically

[HELWAA]

[quote="Ina Baxar"]Interesting indeed, thanks. We clearly have 2 different sorts of wadaads in this thread. You have the modern wadaad { Naima} the "got a memo on this?" type of wadaad oo sheekada soo gaabi ah and the more traditional authoritarian type of wadaad " naa siday rabaan ma ahee , qasab ha lagu akhriyo " { Helwaa} [/quote]



adigo way inoo tahy bacda soonka, ko sii faxaaxso inta helwaa, waa inoo bacda ramadan inshallah, wale hadaan shaqo ka qaban

[Ina Baxar]

, maxaan sheegayay. Waa sax inadeer {<-- maslaxaad}

[HELWAA]

[bareento]

Helwa , how is ramadan treating u?

Helwa why dont u apply this heavenly advice to yourself! is bigger kibir than humiliating applicants
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