who do not become arrogant when they acquire fame, and they understand that good and bad reputation is in the control of Allah. People have no significance in this matter, as they quickly switch between chanting slogans for or against you.^[1]

سُـبْحٰـنَ الـلّٰــه! O devotees of the Messenger! We have heard of the great rank of those who desire to be unacknowledged. The Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said: اِنَّ اَغْبَطَ اَوْلِیَائِیْ - “Indeed, he is my friend worthy of being envied.”

The one who has love for the Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم in his heart becomes beloved to Allah. The think, what is the rank of the one the Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم has declared not only his friend, but a friend whose rank is so high, that others should envy him in a good way, and strive to be like him? The beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم would befriend those who desire secrecy and obscurity.

On one hand, we have the beautiful Hadith of the Messenger of Allah صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم , and on the other, we have our own deplorable condition. There is a race to acquire quick and easy fame on social media. People from all demographics and backgrounds; people of all ages are involved in this race. Some upload videos of themselves committing sins or other useless actions, in hope of becoming famous. When we purchase clothes, we want to buy expensive clothes that leave people amazed. When we buy perfume, we want to attract attention through the aroma we leave behind us. We even spend hours trying to find the perfect pair of shoes, a pair that will draw the attention of everyone’s eyes. This is even the case on occasions like marriage and Eid! If only we could be free of this spiritual disease of ostentation. If only we could become people who desire to earn the pleasure of Allah. It is mentioned in a Hadith: “Wealth and love of fame