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thereby, unimportant, they did not yearn for his possessions.
In any case, owning a wealth the likes of Qarun' s would not
have hampered their dignity or humility.
These "people of knowledge," as mentioned in the story
of Qarun, are role-models for all Muslims to emulate. They
show that real modesty can only be attained by being a
servant to Allah, and that Allah bestows His blessings only
on His noble servants. That is because, they are those "who
do not seek to exalt themselves on the earth or cause
corruption in it." They do not become arrogant, but feel
grateful for the blessings granted them.