Among the negative traits of the soul is when a muslim possesses self-pity. This can lead to other negative traits, such as ingratitude. It is important for a muslim to always remember the countless blessings of Allah, the Exalted, they possess. The reality of understanding that losing a blessing and still possessing countless more is something which all muslims should be grateful for. Chapter 16 An Nahl, verse 18:
“And if you should count the favors of Allah, you could not enumerate them…”
The next negative trait of the soul is being preoccupied with outward things such as outward humility without it being in the heart. A muslim must remember the Hadith of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, found in Sahih Muslim, number 6542. It advises that Allah, the Exalted, does not observe a person’s outward form instead He observes one’s heart meaning, their inner being. Outward humility without it being present in the heart is a type of hypocrisy muslims must avoid. It is more important to focus on correcting one’s inner being and then move on to their outward state.
The next negative trait of the soul is seeking compensation from people after helping them. A muslim should understand that if they act for the sake of people they will gain no reward from Allah, the Exalted. In fact, according to a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 3154, on Judgement Day they will be told to seek their reward from the people who they acted for, which will not be possible. Only when a muslim acts for sake of Allah, the Exalted, will they gain reward from Him. A proof of this correct intention is when one does not seek compensation from others after helping them. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 264:
“O you who have believed, do not invalidate your charities with reminders [of it]…”
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