Who doesn’t like being praised? Almost everyone feels happy when they hear words of appreciation, praise or recognition from other people. However, a believer does not only view praise as something pleasant. He also sees it as a test that can elevate his status or plunge him into arrogance.
In everyday life, we often experience situations where people praise and flatter us and consider us to be good people. So, what should we say at that time and what should our attitude be if we experience this condition? Let’s pay attention and see base the following.
From Adi bin Arthaah, he said,
When someone becomes one of the companions of the Prophet – may God bless him and grant him peace – he will say: O God, do not hold me responsible for what they say, and forgive me what they do not know and make me better than what they think.
“Once there was a friend of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam which when he was praised, he said, ‘Allahumma yang tu-akhizni bima yaqulun, waghfirli mala ya’lamun, waj’alni khoiron mimma yadzunnun.’ (O Allah, do not punish Your servants because of the praise they say, forgive Your servants for sins that they do not know about, and make those sins better than they thought).” (HR. Bukhari in Al-Adabul Mufrad, NO. 761 and enter Shahihul Adabil Mufrad, NO. 585. Sheikh Al-Albani God bless evaluate this hadith chain as authentic. The final cut of base This is an additional history of Al-Baihaqiy in Syu’abul Iman, 4: 228)
From base Your Excellency, there are some valuable lessons.
First, beware of arrogance when being praised
Praise is often the gateway to a very dangerous disease of the heart, namely pride. When someone constantly hears and receives flattery, he can start to admire himself, feel better than others, and forget that all the goodness he has is a gift from Allah alone.
In fact, the Messenger of Allah sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam said,
Whoever has in his heart a feeling of pride as heavy as an atom will not enter heaven
“Whoever has a proud heart like a mustard seed will not enter heaven.” (HR. Muslim no. 91)
A believer understands that humans only see a small part of themselves. They see the visible goodness, while hidden shortcomings, sins and disgrace are known only to Allah Drug.
Therefore, the more praise one receives, the greater the need to guard one’s heart so as not to be deceived by human judgment.
Also read: Prohibition of Excessive Praise
Second, praying and realizing one’s shortcomings can cure arrogance
Pay attention to the prayer of the friends, “Forgive me for my sins that they do not know about.”
This sentence shows how deep they know themselves. When other people see their strengths, they actually remember their hidden sins, disgrace and shortcomings.
This is one of the most effective medicines for destroying pride, namely remembering one’s own sins. Allah Drug said,
So do not purify yourself. He is the most knowledgeable among those who fear Him.
“So do not consider yourself holy. He is the one who knows best who is pious.” (QS. An-Najm: 32)
Someone who knows himself well will realize that his deeds are still few, his knowledge is still lacking, his worship is still far from perfect, and there are many sins that people don’t know about. Therefore, when he is praised, he should increase his istigfar and be aware of his shortcomings which are not visible from other people’s eyes.
Third, pray diligently to become a good person
The last part of a very touching friend’s prayer, “Make me better than what they think.”
This shows that when praised, a believer should ask Allah Drug to really improve himself. Often people judge us to be better than the actual reality. They see the outside, while Allah Drug know the true state of our hearts and actions.
Therefore, when you are praised, use the praise as motivation to become a better person. If other people think of us as pious people, then try so that we truly become pious in the sight of Allah Drug.
Allah Drug said,
And those who are guided, He enlarges their guidance and gives them piety.
“And whoever receives (wants to receive) guidance, Allah will increase guidance to them and bestow piety upon them.” (QS. Muhammad: 17)
Praise is not a sign that we are perfect. Praise is a test that tests our sincerity and humility. When other people praise us, do not let your heart become high, but bow yourselves before God Drug.
God willing Drug makes us humble servants, not deceived by human praise, and always trying to improve ourselves before God Money. Good morning.
Also read: When We Want to Be Seen
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Writer: Arif Muhammad Nurwijaya
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