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The Modesty of Believers

love for Allah. If only you could see those who do
wrong at the time when they see the punishment, and
that truly all strength belongs to Allah, and that Allah is
severe in punishment. (Surat al-Baqara: 165)

One' s lower-self, his whims, desires, wealth, appearance
or property, are such things as idolaters set up as equals to
Allah. These people fail to grasp that it is Allah Who is the
possessor of everything. The main reason for this lack of
insight on their part is their arrogance.
Believers, on the other hand, believe "with certainty" that
that there is no god besides Allah. They are aware that only
Allah can grant them anything, if they ask it. That is, Allah is
their sole guardian and supporter. In return for the countless
blessings they receive, they wholeheartedly submit to Allah,
and show strict obedience to Him. Believers live their lives
only for the sake of Allah, and they are aware that this is the
only way to complete faith, as mentioned in a saying of the
Prophet Muhammad (saas):

Whoever loves for Allah, hates for Allah, gave for Allah and forbade
for Allah, then he completed his faith. (Abu Dawood)
This submissive attitude of the believers is entirely
contrary to that assumed by those who show "Pharaonic
arrogance." Indeed, arrogant people fail to comprehend the
extent of their limitations. Believers, however, having a certain
faith in the verse, "Mankind! An example has been made, so
listen to it carefully. Those whom you call upon besides
Allah are not even able to create a single fly, even if they
were to join together to do it. And if a fly steals something
from them, they cannot get it back. How feeble are both the
seeker and the sought!" (Surat al-Hajj: 73), never think that the