7) Signs of Pride in Man The following are the signs evident in a proud person ...

7.Signs of Pride in Man The following are the signs evident in a proud person : Whilst discussing a matter with associates, it will be difficult for him to accept the facts presented by them. If he acknowledges the other person's view, it would be in a manner likely to create a feeling of an importance on his part and will never smile or express happiness for the same. He will always avoid being the first to greet, especially those whom he considers below himself.

He will not pay attention to needs of the poor who are badly afflicted with poverty and will avoid sitting near them. It will be a sign of disgrace for him to carry with his own hands the basic requirements for himself and his family such as rations of food. (This does not apply in circumstances which forces one to avoid such an action). He will avoid wearing cheap and simple clothes and will always want to wear expensive clothes so as to distinguish himself from the poor.

(The too does not apply to those who are compelled due to certain circumstances which threaten their legal status in a society). He will always choose to sit in a gathering with people of high position and social status. He will avoid dining with the poor, servants and those whom he considers below himself. His conversation and other actions will portray his love for domination over others.

8.Treatment for Kibr It is essential for a person suffering form Kibr to observe the following remedies so as to abstain from this destructive spiritual disease : i. To remember the origin of his creation and the end of his life in this world. The creation of man is from a drop of semen which is najis (impure) passed from the urinal passage into the womb where it gradually develops and takes the human form.

The Holy Qur'an describes the above in the following manner : "So let man consider of what he is created; he is created of water pouring forth; coming from between the back and the ribs." He comes into this world weak and unable to care for himself hence burdening others to feed, clothe and bring him up. Then Allah (s.w.t.) bestowed him with strength.

'Allah is He who created you from a state of weakness; then He gave strength after weakness." (Rum/54) Despite this strength, man is still weak in nature as he depends on various things for his well being such as food water, clothing, shelter, sleep and a spouse to fulfil his legitimate sexual desire as well as to ensure the continuation of his generation.

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