The Cure For Pride From The Teachings Of Hakeem-Ul-Ummah Thanwi Rahimahullaah

1. Ponder that the excellences found within myself are not created by myself, but rather are a gift of Allaah Jalla Jalaalahoo.

2. This gift was neither due to my being worthy of it, nor due to my capabilities. It has been granted to me solely by His grace and kindness.

3. The preservation of this bounty is also not within my control. When Allaah Jalla Jalaalahoo wants, He can snatch it away.

4. Even though the one whom I regard as low does not possess this excellence at the present, Allaah Jalla Jalaalahoo has the power to snatch away this excellence from me and grant it to him. Or alternatively, without snatching it from me, Allaah Jalla Jalaalahoo can grant him a higher level of that excellence and can grant him such a lofty status that I will become dependent on him.

5. Even if, in the future, he does not attain this excellence, it is quite possible that at the present moment he has, within himself, such an excellence which is concealed from me and everyone else, which only Allaah Jalla Jalaalahoo is aware of. Due to that excellence, he is more beloved and accepted in Allaah Jalla Jalaalahoo’s sight than me.

6. If the possibility of any excellence does not come to mind, then think that it is possible that he is more accepted in the sight of Allaah Jalla Jalaalahoo than me, and in the knowledge of Allaah Jalla Jalaalahoo, my acceptance is of a far lesser degree, or I may not be accepted at all. On the Day of Judgment, there will be many people of high status in this world who will be degraded, and vice versa. Therefore, what right do I have to regard him as inferior when I am not aware of my own result?

7. Be kind and behave benevolently with the person whom you regard as contemptible or low. Make a lot of dua for him. Consequently, love for him will be created The natural characteristic of love is that, whoever one loves, he does not look at him with contempt. For this purpose, make it a point to ask that person how he is feeling and speak to him. In this manner, a relationship will be established from both sides and the essence of contempt will vanish. (Kamaalaat-e-Ashrafiyyah page 94)

To be Continued In Sha Allaah

مَوْلَاىَ صَلِّ وَ سَلِّمْ دَائِمًا أَبَداً  عَلىٰ حَبِيْبِكَ خَيْرِ الْخَلْقِ كُلِّهِم