The Disease of the Heart: Arrogance | Dr. Haifaa Younis
Apr 14, 2024
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Dr. Haifaa Younis discusses arrogance, discrimination in marriage, and the destructive nature of self-admiration. Touches on judgments, superiority, breaking barriers, humility in personal interactions, and the negative effects of self-admiration in relationships and spirituality.
Arrogance is a pervasive disease of the heart, hindering progress in breaking down social barriers.
Self-admiration and show-off behavior are detrimental heart diseases aggravated by social media, stressing the importance of humility and self-reflection.
Deep dives
Arrogance as the Disease of the Heart
The podcast discusses arrogance as the number one disease of the heart. It emphasizes that arrogance is prevalent among various communities and shares examples like prioritizing friendships based on ethnicity or race. The speaker highlights how arrogance goes against the teachings of Islam and impedes progress in breaking down barriers. The importance of recognizing and overcoming arrogance is emphasized as a key aspect of purifying the heart and building stronger relationships with Allah and others.
Self-Admiration and Show-Off as the Diseases of the Heart
The podcast also explores self-admiration and show-off as additional diseases of the heart. The speaker mentions how individuals often indirectly praise themselves, such as boasting about their achievements or showcasing their children's accomplishments. The negative effects of social media in fueling self-admiration and show-off behavior are discussed. The podcast emphasizes the need for self-reflection and humility, urging listeners to prioritize pleasing Allah over seeking validation and recognition from others.