Library Ethics Greater Sins Chapter 35 Pride or Arrogance Show of wealth is also an act of pride
Show of wealth is also an act of pride
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Show of wealth is also an act of pride
Flaunting ones riches and wealth before the less privileged people is an act of arrogance and pride. The Almighty says regarding this:
“Surely QarÅ«n was of the people of MÅ«sa, but he rebelled against them, and We had given him of the treasures, so much so that his hoards of wealth would certainly weigh down a company of men possessed of great strength. When his people said to him: Do not exult, surely Allah does not love the exultant...He said: I have been given this only on account of the knowledge I have...So he went forth to his people in his finery... Thus We made the earth to swallow up him and his abode; so he had no body of helpers to assist him against Allah, nor was he of those who can defend themselves.”
(Surah al-QaÅaÅ 28:76-81)
It is recorded in BihÄr al-AnwÄr that the Holy Prophet (S) prohibited the people to walk and dress in a proud manner. He said,
“One who wears a nice dress and feels proud of it, will be taken to a lowest level of Hell and made a companion of QarÅ«n. Because QarÅ«n was the first proud. Due to this the Almighty had caused his house to be swallowed by the earth. So one who competes in the greatness of the Almighty has waged war against Him.”
The Prophet (S) also said,
“One who frowns upon a needy person, oppresses him or looks down upon him, will be raised (in QiyÄma) in the form of an ant. And he will be assigned to Hell.”
(BihÄr al-AnwÄr vol. 16)
