Quranic Verses on Humility
Humility is regarded as one of the noble traits in Islam. The Holy Quran emphasizes the importance of embodying this virtuous quality in several passages. Below, we present some verses that highlight the significance of humility:
- (O you who have believed, whoever of you should revert from his religion—Allah will bring forth a people He will love and who will love Him, humble toward the believers, powerful against the disbelievers. They strive in the cause of Allah and do not fear the blame of a critic. That is the favor of Allah; He bestows it upon whom He wills, and Allah is All-Encompassing and Knowing.)
- (And lower to the believers your wing.)
- (And to Allah prostrates whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth, and the angels; and they are not arrogant.)
- (And the servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth humbly, and when the ignorant address them [harshly], they say [words of] peace.)
- (And lower to those who follow you of the believers your wing.)
- (She said, “O assembly [of leaders], indeed, there has been delivered to me a dignified letter. It is from Solomon, and indeed, it reads: ‘In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, that you not exalt yourselves against me but come to me in submission.'”)
- (Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, and those with him are strong against the disbelievers, merciful among themselves. You see them bowing and prostrating, seeking bounty from Allah and His pleasure. Their mark is on their faces from the trace of prostration. That is their description in the Torah and their description in the Gospel is like a seed which produces its shoot and strengthens it, so it grows firm and rises upon its stalk, delighting the sowers—so that Allah may make them enraged by [the disbelievers]. Allah has promised those who believe and do righteous deeds among them forgiveness and a great reward.)
- (Say, “Indeed, I do not possess for you [the power of] harm or right direction. Say, ‘Indeed, no one can protect me from Allah, nor can I find in place of Him any refuge, except from Allah and His messages.’ And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger—indeed, for him is the fire of Hell, wherein they will abide eternally.”)
Beautiful Quotes on Humility
Here are some notable quotes that reflect the essence of humility:
- Act as if you have done nothing, even if you have accomplished everything.
- Humility should be regarded as a virtue, especially for those who are deficient in other qualities.
- The only true glory a man possesses is humility.
- The most knowledgeable scholars often exhibit the greatest humility, just as the lowlands hold the most water.
- Approach your people with kindness, be humble, and they will elevate you; extend your hand, and they shall obey you.
- As one’s status rises, so too must one’s humility increase.
- Two contrasting terms convey the same meaning: humility and honor.
- The noble become humble as they rise, while the lowly become arrogant.
- I learned silence from the chatterbox, diligence from the idle, and humility from the arrogant; strangely, I do not acknowledge the merit of these teachers.
Wisdom on Humility
Here are several pieces of wisdom regarding humility:
- A person can ascend to the highest peaks, but cannot remain there for long.
- I do not know the abstract truth, but I humbly bow before my ignorance, and therein lies my pride and reward.
- The most beloved of creation to Allah are those who are humble.
- True humility is the foundation of all virtues.
- Only the lowly are arrogant, and only the exalted are humble.
- Humility attracts honor and goodwill.
- He who does not humble himself in his own eyes will not be elevated in the eyes of others.