Chapter on Prohibition of Arrogance & Self-Conceit

It was said to one man, “What do you think of the people?” He said, “I don’t view them in any way except as flies.” So it is said to him, “Indeed they don’t think of you in any way except the same.”

And it was said to another, “What do you think of the people?” He said, “I view the people to be greater than me; that they have a position and status.” So it was said to him, “Indeed they view you to be greater than them, and that you have a position and status.”

When one views people in a certain way, people view one likewise. If one views them with honor, respect, and admiration, placing them in their rightful status, they will hold one in high esteem and will view one in a position of respect, veneration, and great importance, placing one in one’s rightful position, and vice versa.

Publisher: Maktabul Irshad
Author: Shaykh Saalih Al ‘Uthaymien
Pages: 64
Cover: Softcover