Understanding The Prophet's Life
From Issue: 716 [Read full issue]
Arrogance
'Arrogance' is a word with a bad reputation and so many negative connotations. Sadly, the word 'confidence' comes too close to it for most women to recognize the difference. The fear of being seen as arrogant and conceited has stopped many women from achieving to their highest potential.
Oftentimes, we can't even celebrate the good things in our life because of an almost irrational fear of arrogance. For Muslim women, the struggle can be even more pronounced because we're instilled with the idea that humbleness is a great virtue. Indeed, humility is a merit; however the definition of humility in relation to that of arrogance needs a more in-depth analysis. Or a simpler one.
Consider the saying of the Prophet Muhammad, may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, when asked about the topic:
"Arrogance," he said, "is to reject the truth and to look down on people." (reported by Muslim)
Compiled From:
"Release Your Inner Queen of Sheba!" - Heba Alshareef, pp. 59, 60