don’t try to be the most
Quran: “I will turn away from My signs those who act with pride on earth without right. Even when they see every sign, they still won’t believe.” (Al-A’raf: 146)
Quran: “Allah seals the hearts of those who are arrogant and cruel.” (Ghafir: 35)
Pride shuts the door of learning. It makes you defend your ego instead of your soul. The moment you think you’re above others, your heart starts sinking.
Be small. That’s where Allah lifts you.
(from Syajaratul Ma’arif, Syaikh al-‘Izz bin Abdus Salam)