While being proud is not entirely negative, in general it is a negative reference and unfortunately it is found like a pandemic in the global Muslim community over several matters. The sense of pride of being Muslims and of being the Ummah of Prophet Muhammad (sallalahu alehy wasallam) peace and blessings upon him, is worth harboring in our hearts only to remember that it does not pollute the hearts with a sense of boastful superiority over others. Other common reasons of pride within Muslim men and women are because of their observance of the Hijab, the growing of their beards, being students of knowledge, being of different countries and cultures, and likewise. In the chaos of the social jungle, while such people compete to rule the roost, that menacing atom of pride takes them far, far away from smelling even the fragrance of Paradise.
An Emotionally Intelligent Muslim Is Proud With Humility
I believe that every phenomenon, unless classified as a solid vice, has a good and a bad side. Likewise, pride has two aspects. Since it is an emotion, a Muslim is required to be emotionally intelligent and channel the sense of superiority into positive expression and productive upbringing of the Muslim community. If he or she chooses to act foolish, the same pride can give birth to social intolerance, derogatory treatment of others, and would eventually tarnish the image of the Muslim nation at large. I find extremists, who claim to be Muslim, to be proud beings who possess such an inflated sense of pride that they despise anybody else who is any different than them. Contrary to such fools, a proud, yet humble, Muslim is tolerant of others.
Do Not Take Pride In Your Knowledge
Do Not Take Pride In Your Appearance
Do Not Take Pride In Your Connections
