Library Ethics Greater Sins Chapter 35 Pride or Arrogance Pride on ones wealth is foolishness
Pride on ones wealth is foolishness
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Pride on ones wealth is foolishness
It is equally stupid to be proud of wealth and position. Like other worldly acquirements these are also transitory and can be easily lost overnight. Besides Allah (S.w.T.) may give wealth and position to a person in order to test him. It is possible that these worldly bounties given by Allah (S.w.T.) makes the person proud, oblivious of the needs of the poor and harsh and disrespectful towards others. It is also possible that such a person in lure of wealth will not care for his religious obligations. He may earn wealth unlawfully and spend it unlawfully in wasteful and luxurious ways. All such people have failed the test to which they were subjected by Allah (S.w.T.). They have incurred the displeasure of Allah (S.w.T.) and will face severe chastisement. So wealth is actually a calamity for these people and certainly not a thing to be proud of. Worldly possessions are a bounty only for those who realize that these are a trust with them to be utilized in a manner to gain the pleasure of Allah (S.w.T.). The Almighty says:
“Do they think that by what We aid them with of wealth and children, We are hastening to them of good things? Nay, they do not perceive.”
(Surah Al-Mum’inÅ«n 23: 55 – 56)
“And know that your property and your children are a temptation.”
(Surah al-AnfÄl 8: 28)
