The next negative trait of the soul is laziness. The main cause of laziness is over eating and drinking. When one over eats it strengthens their desires which causes one to become lazy in acts of obedience. One should therefore follow in the footsteps of the righteous predecessors by avoiding over eating. This will benefit them in their physical and spiritual health. Avoiding over eating weakens the desires which in turn removes laziness. In fact, if a muslim follows the advice of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2380, it will prevent laziness and protect them from many illnesses of the body. That is to split the stomach into three parts. One part should be filled with food, one third with water and the remaining third should be left empty. This can be achieved by stopping oneself from eating or drinking before reaching their. A person’s laziness can also be cured by constantly reminding themself of how limited their time is. If one does not make use of their time they will leave this world empty handed and with great regret. This thought can inspire one to stop being lazy and strive in righteous deeds.
Among the negative traits of the soul is seeking leadership and fame through knowledge. This includes taking pride in and showing off with one’s knowledge. This is a dangerous characteristic which can take one straight to Hell. This is confirmed in a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 259.
This can be cured by understanding that every ounce of knowledge or any other blessing one possesses has been granted to them by none other than Allah, the Exalted. So instead of boasting one should busy themself in gratitude to Allah, the Exalted, for protecting them from ignorance. In fact, the one who boasts over their knowledge is in fact ignorant as beneficial knowledge makes one more humble and fearful of Allah, the Exalted. Chapter 35 Fatir, verse 28:
“…Only those fear Allah, from among His servants, who have knowledge…”
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