Page 155 - Learning from the Qur'an

Do not avert your face from people out of haughtiness and do not
strut about arrogantly on the earth. Allah does not love anyone
who is vain or boastful. (Qur'an, 31:18)
That is so that you will not be grieved about the things that pass
you by or exult about the things that come to you. Allah does not
love any vain or boastful man: (Qur'an, 57:23)
That abode of the hereafter–We grant it to those who do not seek
to exalt themselves in the earth or to cause corruption in it. The
successful outcome is for those who guard against evil. (Qur'an,
28:83)
The people who truly do believe in Our Signs are those who fall
to the ground prostrating when they are reminded of them, and
glorify their Lord with praise, and are not arrogant. (Qur'an, 32:15)
Do not strut arrogantly about the earth. You will certainly never
split the earth apart nor will you ever rival the mountains in height.
(Qur'an, 17:37)
Worship Allah and do not associate anything with Him. Be good
to your parents and relatives and to orphans and the very poor, and
to neighbours who are related to you and neighbours who are not
related to you, and to companions and travellers and your slaves.
Allah does not love anyone vain or boastful. (Qur'an, 4:36)
The servants of the All-Merciful are those who walk on the earth
in humbleness and, who, when the ignorant speak to them, say,
'Peace'; (Qur'an, 25:63)

THEY ARE GENTLE AND MERCIFUL
It is a mercy from Allah that you were gentle with them. If you
had been rough or hard of heart, they would have scattered from
around you. So pardon them and ask forgiveness for them, and
consult with them about the matter. Then when you have reached
a firm decision, put your trust in Allah. Allah loves those who put
their trust in Him. (Qur'an, 3:159)
Ibrahim was forbearing, compassionate, oft-returning (to Allah).
(Qur'an, 11:75)

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