Page 30 - The Arrogance of Satan

EFFECTS OF ARROGANCE

ON THE SOUL

he arrogant are distinctly avaricious and desirous of
prestige. They are known both for their ambition as
T well as their desire to gain prestige. Wherever they
are, they want to be the supreme, unique and most powerful
one. They rely on their beauty, possessions, intelligence or
status, that is, in the things of which they boast. Moreover,
they believe they will never lose these qualities or
possessions. Not for a moment do they feel any doubt about
their flawed way of thinking. Although those around them
are aware of their shortcomings, they believe themselves
irreproachable. In actuality, they suffer many weaknesses
due to their failure to grasp these facts. This mental
deficiency is related in the Qur' an as follows:
Among them there are some who listen to you. But can
you make the deaf hear even though they cannot
understand? Among them there are some who look at
you. But can you guide the blind, even though they
cannot see? (Surah Yunus: 42-43)