Ahmad ibn Hanbal was extremely shy and modest, and of distinguished character, and liked [being] overly generous.
Tag: humble
The peak of humility
From that which ‘Abdullaah ibn Muhayreez would be most keen on hiding of himself, would be the best of what he had [been blessed with].
Argumentation
If you see a man arguing, then [know that] he loves leadership.
The love of fame
He who loves fame, has not feared Allaah.
You are unable to please all of the people
Indeed, you are unable to please all of the people, so rectify that which is between you and Allaah, and do not concern yourself with [what] the people [may think or say].
Until he knew where he was destined
Riba’ee ibn Hiraash took an oath that his teeth would not be seen when laughing, until he knew where he was destined.
Discrete and humble
Daawood ibn Abee Hind fasted for forty years, and his family were not aware of it. He was very discrete, and would take his [packed] lunch with him, and then give it away [to someone needy] along the way.
Deeds done in secret
If [one’s] deeds done in secret are equal to [one’s] deeds done in public, then that is fair.
Beware of being deluded and self-amazed by the people’s praise
Beware of being deluded and self-amazed by the people’s praise of you for that which you are not…
Don’t rejoice at people’s praise for you
Don’t rejoice at people’s praise for you, rather ask Allaah if indeed this is true that He increases you from His Bounty…