night. When I regained consciousness in the morning, there were no birds, and the grave appeared completely normal, just like any other. The condition of my face that you now see, this iron-covered portion, is the lasting effect of that bird’s slap.’”^[1]

Beware of Arrogance!

Dear Islamic brothers! Reflect for a moment, what a severe punishment that was! One single slap so powerful that the body melted and began to flow away, then it was restored to its first state and struck again. Remember! The punishment of the grave is actual. May Allah Almighty protect us all from the torment of the grave. Let us think about ourselves, God forbid! If such punishment were inflicted upon us, could we endure it? Never! How painful and terrifying that would be. And who was this punishment for? It was for the arrogant one.

May Allah Almighty protect us from this evil. Arrogance is a very severe sin; it is haram^[2] and leads a person towards Hell. Some people have the habit of visiting their in-laws: They show off extravagantly, display unnecessary pride and attitude, complain about food or drink, and demand special arrangements for themselves. This is not good behaviour, and if such conduct comes from arrogance, then the door to sin may also open.

Therefore, whether it is the in-laws' home or one’s own home, the shop or the office, the street, the neighbourhood, or the marketplace, wherever we are, we must stay far away from arrogance and adopt humility alone. Through humility, Allah Almighty grants honour and elevation. It is mentioned in the blessed Hadith: “Whoever humbles himself for the sake of Allah Almighty, Allah Almighty will elevate him in rank.”^[3]

On the contrary, on the Day of Judgment, Allah Almighty will disgrace and humiliate those who were arrogant. It is stated in the Hadith: “On the Day of Judgment, those who were arrogant will be resurrected in the form of tiny ants