
Humbleness is a noble human behavior that elevates
its owner, and it is the opposite of arrogance.
It is to lower yourself to see it in its reality.
Humbleness is a state of mind that gives birth to
good manners and behavior in life. It is
necessary to be present in the Imam and ruler and it is a desired virtue that a
believer should possess.
Humility to Allah (SWT) includes a group of manners
and attributes which includes the following:
1)
That you see yourself as
scorned and little in front of the greatness of Allah (SWT) and the greatness
of His capability and attributes.
2)
That you be content with what
Allah (SWT) gave you and not see yourself as deserving more that what was
willed for you.
3)
That you don't see yourself
being better than the people except by the extent of your faith and fear of
Allah (SWT).
4)
That you remember your sins
and deficiencies and occupy yourself with them before occupying yourself with
the deficiencies of the people and their negative aspects.
5)
That you truly recognize that
every bounty and blessing and position you have is from Allah (SWT) and not
because you deserve it.
6)
That you recognize that all
people are equal in front of Allah (SWT) and that they will be
resurrected. And that Allah (SWT) did
not favoritize or prefer one person over the other in this life except by their
test, examination and tribulations.
7)
That you like to sit with the
poor, the needy, and the unfortunate. That you
befriend them, benefit them, and ask about their needs. That you defend them and their cases
and that you see yourself as one of them.
8)
That you remember your
poverty and need on the Day of Judgment and live this state during the life of
this world.
9)
That you do not go after your
lower desires and pleasures.
10)
That you forgive the people,
accept their apologies, have good thinking and be soft
with them.
11)
That you do not mock anyone
while thinking that you are better than him and that you don't backbite anyone.
12)
That you don't show pride in
your family origin, ancestry or position or knowledge or money or children or
any secular and materialistic thing.
13)
That you remember the
bounties and blessings of Allah (SWT) and contemplate over His Greatness and
Capability in everything surrounding you.
And that you take lessons from what happens in the world and what
happens to the people so that you come to recognize the reality of this life
and your position in it.
14)
That you love for the sake of
Allah (SWT) and befriend for Him, and take others as brothers for Allah (SWT),
regardless of the differences present.
15)
That you accept criticism,
reprimand, and directions if it is the truth.
16)
That you admit and apologize
if you make a mistake and that you return back the injustice that is committed
to those whom you've committed injustice.
17)
That you despise sitting and
befriending the rich, luxurious and the arrogant people.
18)
That you don't have vanity or
be proud of what you have and that you don't show off or be conceited or regret what you
have lost.
19)
That you know and recognize
that there is no power or strength for you except by Allah (SWT).
20)
That you take everything from
Allah (SWT) that came through His Prophet (SA) and you act upon it and not be
arrogant in doing so.

21)
That you dedicate your
spirit, blood, money, and children for the sake of elevating the word of Allah
(SWT) and pleasing Him.
22)
That you take as guardian
those whom Allah (SWT) made as Imams and that you don't reject them.
23)
That you don't commit
aggression or feel strength and power over people in such a way that they feel
peace and comfort with you.
24)
That you remember the agonies
of the Day of Judgment and weep in fear of Allah (SWT) and that you are bashful
of Him.
25)
That you be thankful to all
those who have done good to you and that you have good manners and behavior.
26)
That you are humble to your
parents, siblings, kin and brothers in faith.
27)
That you don't feel proud of
your deeds or worship, or think that you will enter
28)
That you don't seek dignity
except from Allah (SWT) only.
29)
That you see your sins as great
even if they are little, and you see your good deeds
as little even if they are big.
30)
That you have patience, perseverance,
and are thankful to Allah (SWT) in all situations.
31)
That you submit all your matters
to Allah (SWT).
32)
That you don't abandon or refuse
any job, mission, or task that Allah (SWT) assigned you, out of arrogance
or conceit.
33)
That you ask for sustenance
from Allah (SWT) alone and recognize that your destination is in His sole
hands.
34)
That you lower your voice and
walk gracefully and do not be arrogant over the people or walk in a conceited
way.
35)
That you recognize that your
talents, attributes, and abilities are from the bounties of Allah and His
grace on you, and not because you deserve it or are worthy of it.
36)
That you distant yourself from
extravagance, overspending, luxury, and that you be satisfied with little
from your Dunya and that you be from the ascetic people.
37)
To minimize your hopes in this
life and not anticipate to live until tomorrow and that you work for your Hereafter only.
38)
That you treat children, elderly,
servants, and women in a gentle way. That
you don't harass those who ask for help, nor mistreat an orphan, and be grateful
to Allah (SWT) and be outspoken about His bounties.
39)
That you feel angry only when
the orders of for Allah (SWT) and His recommendations are being violated.
40)
That you worry yourself only
in attaining the pleasure of Allah (SWT) in this life and to ensure a safe
exit for yourself.