Condemnation of desiring fame

Dear Islamic brothers! We learn that desiring fame is an evil and condemnable act, whereas obscurity and humility are praiseworthy. The beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said:

Indeed, there are people from my nation that if they ask you for a dinar, you would refuse, and if they ask for a dirham, you would refuse, and if they ask for a coin, you would still refuse. Yet, if they ask Allah Almighty for Paradise, He will grant it to them; and if they ask for worldly things, He will withhold them, because this world is worthless in His court. Many people who wear worn clothes are such that if they swear an oath by Allah, He fulfils it.^{^[1]}

It is mentioned in another Hadith:

The people of Paradise are those with dusty faces, unkempt hair and worn clothes; those who are looked down upon. If they seek permission to visit kings, they are denied; if they propose for marriage, they are rejected; and when they speak, their words are ignored. Their needs weigh heavily upon their hearts, yet they are the ones destined for Paradise. If the light of even one of them were divided among all the people on the Day of Judgement, it would suffice for everyone.^{^[2]}

Respect every righteous person

Dear Islamic brothers! Acceptance in the court of Allah is not based on popularity and fame, but on sincerity. Those truly accepted by Allah may be unknown in this world; no one may stand beside them, search for them, weep for them, or even notice their presence in a gathering. Therefore, we must respect every Muslim who adheres to the Shariah, and if we cannot show respect, we must at least refrain from disrespect, for some of them are hidden saints whose rank is unknown to us.

[1] Al-Mu’jam Al-Awsat, vol. 5, p. 366, Hadith 7568

[2] Shu’ab-ul-Iman Lil Bayhaqi, vol. 7, p. 332, Hadith 10486

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