Pride is to scorn the truth
Al-Risala (English), January 1991, p. 18
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan is named as the default author of the periodical; a piece that carries another writer’s byline is credited to that writer.
Pride is to scorn the truth
1991 1 January 18 Pride is to scorn the truth (88) Pride was mentioned in the Prophet’s presence, and he had some harsh words to say about it. Then he recited this verse: “God does not love the arrogant and boastful.” (Quran, 4:36) Someone admitted to the Prophet that he was fond of the whiteness of his clothes when they had been washed, of his sandals when they were properly strapped up. “This is not pride,” the Prophet told him. “Pride is to pour scorn on the truth, and to look down on people.”
(Tafseer Ibn Kathir, Vol. III)
Pride precedes a fall
1991 1 January 18 Pride precedes a fall (68) The Prophet had a she-camel named Adhba. No one would let their camel walk ahead of it. One day a desert-dweller, riding on a small she-camel, came along and rode in front of the Prophet. When the Prophet realized that this was not to the liking of his companions, he said: “God has taken upon Himself to bring low anything which raises itself up in the world.”
(Bukhari)
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