Definition
What is ujb?
admiring one’s self and one’s good actions, and considering one’s self superior and wonderful
What do conceited people think about the amount of good they have done?
They like to boast a lot about it
What behavior can conceit lead to where someone wants others to notice their good deeds?
It leads to riyah (showing off)
What should we be aware of in order to stop conceit?
What did Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a) say about stopping conceit?
Stop conceit by knowing yourself
What is the arabic word for conceit
ujb
How do conceited people view themselves compared to others?
Superior
What does conceit stop us from doing in life?
Growing and learning from our mistakes
How should we think about our good deeds?
Few; we should do good to please God only
Why did the worshipper (according to the narration of Imam Muhammad Baqir (AS)), become a sinner when he left the mosque?
He felt proud of his worship and was distracted by that.
What is conceit described as in the key points of the book?
conceit is described as excessive pride and arrogance
What do conceited people think about their own faults?
They don't realize what their own faults are/they tend to ignore their faults
What feeling toward others can conceit cause?
What should we focus on instead of looking at others’ mistakes?
Our own Iman, be a humble person.
what did iblis say to God when he refused to prostrate to Nabi Adam (AS)?
‘I am better than him,’ he said. ‛You created me from fire and You created him from clay.’ (Surah Sad, 38: 76)
Name an example of who showed ujb in Islam. (Hint: this wasn't a person, and this was during the time of Nabi Adam (AS)).
iblis