A good deed is of no value if it makes one proud
Al-Risala (English), March 1993, p. 27
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.
A good deed is of no value if it makes one proud
1993 3 March 27 A good deed is of no value if it makes one proud (29) Ibn Ataullah As Sikandari wrote in his book, AI-Hikam: “A sin which makes one meek and humble is better than a good deed which makes one proud and arrogant.”
Of all actions, the most sublime is remembrance of God
1993 3 March 27 Of all actions, the most sublime is remembrance of God (87) Abu Darda reports the Prophet as asking his companions: “Should I not tell you of the action that is best and most pure in the presence of your Lord; the action which will raise you up in the sight of God, and is better for you than great expenditure of gold and silver; better too than that you should meet your enemies in battle, striking their necks and they striking yours?” “Do tell us,” the Companions replied, “It is remembrance of God,” said the Prophet.
(AI-Tirmidhi, Shama’il)
