luxuries. However, he chose not to, and his state was such that he would rest on the floor.

On the other hand, we have a number of Muslims whose state is that they lose themselves in riches and worldly status, and they become stuck in arrogance and the mire of many other evil things. Upon attaining a high rank or significant position, some become engaged in satanic works. They shame and dishonour those Muslims who are of a lower status and show arrogance in many matters.

In reality, those with wealth and fame should take extra precaution in ensuring that these worldly blessings do not lead them to falling victim to the disasters of arrogance and allow it to become a cause for the displeasure of Allah Almighty. Arrogance is such a bad habit that causes one to become dishonoured in this world and the afterlife. The Final Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم of Allah Almighty has said ‘The one who has an atom’s worth of belief in his heart will not enter Hell, and the one who has an atom’s worth of arrogance in his heart will not enter Paradise.’ (Muslim, p. 61, Hadees 148)

The signs of arrogance and its perilous effects

Dear Islamic sisters, remember that arrogance is a destructive inner illness, which brings many other evil things along with it and deprives people of many good things.

Sayyiduna Imam Muhammad Ghazali رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه states: ‘An arrogant individual is not able to demonstrate the root of piety, which is humility, and nor is such a person able to leave the hidden hatred that is inside his heart. In order to safeguard his respect, he lies. Due to this false respect, he is unable to refrain from anger and jealousy. Such a person is unable to do good for another person, remains busy backbiting, and is deprived from heeding people’s advice. As a way of maintaining his reputation, an arrogant person is compelled to perform bad actions and becomes incapable of performing good actions.’ (Ihya-ul-‘Uloom, vol. 3, pp. 423)

Imam Ghazali رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه further adds: ‘Arrogance is sometimes manifested through gestures. For example, by frowning (in attempt to prove that you are