superiority over the worshipper because he would think of himself as the lowliest person in comparison to others, and he would consider everyone besides himself to be worthy of Paradise.”^[1]

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                                                                 صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Dear Islamic brothers! You have heard about the fortunate Muslims who turn away from the pleasures of this world, refrain from sin and make the worship and pleasure of Allah the focal point of their lives. In a display of humility, they consider others to be better than themselves. They make a habit of observing optional fasts and giving to charity whilst only earning from permissible sources. Despite performing an abundance of worship, they do not make their actions apparent. They consider themselves to be the greatest sinners and always remain in fear of Allah and the fear of Hell. Allah Almighty is pleased with them and elevates them to the extent that other worshippers yearn to meet them.

It is unfortunate that in our society, the people we hold in high regard are the wealthy, officers, ministers, the ones who possess a worldly rank; the ones who drive lavish cars; the ones who own expensive phones; those who wear extravagant attire and the people that live in lofty buildings, beautiful houses and expensive areas. We consider people of fair skin and noble lineage to be the most superior and spend day and night singing their praises. However, the most honourable and noble Muslim in the sight of Allah Almighty is the one who is the most pious. Hence. it is mentioned in part 26 of the Quran, in the 13^th Ayah of Surah al-Hujuraat:

یٰۤاَیُّهَا النَّاسُ اِنَّا خَلَقْنٰكُمْ مِّنْ ذَكَرٍ وَّ اُنْثٰى وَ جَعَلْنٰكُمْ شُعُوْبًا وَّ قَبَآىٕلَ لِتَعَارَفُوْاؕ-اِنَّ اَكْرَمَكُمْ عِنْدَ اللّٰهِ اَتْقٰىكُمْؕ-اِنَّ اللّٰهَ عَلِیْمٌ خَبِیْرٌ(۱۳)