capable of being humble, which is the root of piety and abstinence. He cannot leave grudges and hatred, he will lie to save his own honour, and due to this false honour, he cannot leave becoming angry. Furthermore, he cannot save himself from jealousy, nor inquire about the well-being of others. He is also deprived of accepting the advice of another, and is engaged in backbiting others. In summary, the person affected by arrogance is compelled towards every evil in order to maintain his reputation, and is unable to perform any good work. (Ihya` Al-‘Uloom, vol. 3, p. 423, summarised)

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                                 صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Dear Islamic brothers! Thus, we learn that the one engaged in arrogance becomes the victim of many calamities and evils. We are in critical need of attaining freedom from this disease. The same way we take various measures to ensure our bodies are cured from physical ailments, in the same way, rather, to an even greater extent, we should ponder over cures for our internal spiritual diseases and take practical steps towards this goal too. Let us now listen to various ways we can attain salvation from arrogance and make effort to act upon them!

Methods of saving oneself from arrogance

*   In order to attain deliverance from arrogance, one should think in this manner, taking into account all of their actions, ‘On the Day of Judgement, I will have to answer for all of my deeds in the court of Allah Almighty, if my Lord becomes displeased with me because of arrogance, and I am thrown into Hell, how will I withstand the horrific punishment therein?’ In this way, with the blessings of performing self-accountability, اِنْ شَــآءَالـلّٰـه, we will receive great assistance in being saved from arrogance. 

*   For salvation from arrogance and other evils, place your hopes in Du’a, as Du’a is the weapon of the believer. (Mustadrak, vol. 2, p. 162, selected) Make the following Du’a, ‘O Allah Almighty! I wish to be become pious, I want to rid myself of arrogance and all other evils, but the Nafs and Satan stand in my way, so grant me success in the face of these evils, make me righteous and one who remains humble.’ In order to save yourself from arrogance, it is also profoundly useful to focus on your own shortcomings