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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Living the Right Way Humility He who yields to the negative quality of arrogance thinks of himself as a person more important and higher than anybody else, and tries, in his speech, deeds and attitudes to degrade other people.

To differentiate arrogance from conceit (to be discussed later on), we must remember that when a man is arrogant, he compares himself to other individuals; but if he is conceited, he has just an exaggerated opinion of his own positive qualities. The moral trait contrary to arrogance is humility, which is a virtue in the spirit of man.

Allah the Most High said: “And do not go about in the land exultingly, for you can not cut through the earth nor reach the mountains in height.” Quoting Luqman the Wise, He says: “And do not turn your face away from people in contempt, nor go about in the land exulting overmuch; surely Allah does not love any self-conceited boaster.

And pursue the right course in your going about and lower your voice; surely the most hateful of voices is braying of the ass.” Addressing the Holy (S) He says: “And make yourself humble to the believers,” He also said: “And be humble to him who follows you from among the believers.” The Holy (S) said: “Indeed, humility increases the dignity of one endowed with it.