KENAPA HARUS SOMBONG, JANGAN SOMBONG- KHALID BASALAMAH, CERAMAH PENDEK, CERAMAH 1 MENIT

Summary

The speaker discusses the dangers of arrogance, pride, and self-conceit, emphasizing their negative impact on individuals. These attitudes, stemming from inner dissatisfaction or external causes like material possessions, can lead to harmful behaviors such as mocking others or boasting. The speaker highlights the importance of humility in Islam, cautioning against showing off personal achievements, as it may provoke envy or the evil eye (Ain). The consequences of such pride can be severe, and the speaker advises gratitude, caution, and seeking protection from harmful jealousy.

Takeaways

• 😀 Arrogance and pride (Congkak and Ujub) are harmful attitudes that originate from within a person's soul.
• 😀 These negative traits often stem from a dislike for others' success or the desire to feel superior to them.
• 😀 The tendency to belittle others, whether through words, looks, or gestures, can lead to dangerous consequences.
• 😀 Arrogance can develop from external factors such as material possessions (new shoes, bags, cars) or physical beauty.
• 😀 In Islam, pride is not allowed. The blessings given by Allah should be appreciated, not flaunted.
• 😀 Boasting about one's appearance, intelligence, wealth, or lineage can invite jealousy (hasad) from others.
• 😀 Jealousy, known as 'Ain' in Islam, can have severe consequences, including physical harm or death.
• 😀 The act of showcasing one's personal life, such as a relationship, on social media can expose one to the harmful effects of jealousy.
• 😀 The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) warned about the dangers of the 'Ain, as it could even cause death or disaster.
• 😀 To protect oneself from the effects of envy or jealousy, one must be cautious about publicizing personal matters, and seek remedies such as using water from ablution (wudu) or seeking Islamic healing methods like Ruqyah.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the transcript?

The main focus of the transcript is the dangers of arrogance, pride, and vanity, and how these negative traits can lead to harmful behavior, both internally and externally, especially from an Islamic perspective.

What is 'Congkak' in the context of the transcript?

'Congkak' refers to arrogance or vanity, specifically a negative attitude where a person looks down on others and is overly proud of themselves. It comes from within and can lead to harmful behavior.

What external factors can contribute to a person's arrogance?

External factors, such as material possessions (new clothes, shoes, or a car) or physical appearance (being handsome, beautiful, or having clear skin), can trigger arrogance and lead to a person becoming prideful and looking down on others.

How does Islam view the concept of pride or arrogance?

In Islam, pride and arrogance are forbidden. Allah does not want people to be arrogant about their physical appearance, intelligence, wealth, or lineage. These blessings are meant to be appreciated and kept humble, not used for self-praise or to belittle others.

What danger can arise from showing off or boasting about one's possessions or relationships?

Boasting or showing off can invite 'hasad' (envy), which can harm others and even the person displaying their possessions. It may lead to negative effects such as the 'Ain' (the evil eye), which can cause physical harm or spiritual damage.

What is 'Ain' in the context of the transcript, and why is it considered dangerous?

'Ain' refers to the evil eye, which is caused by jealousy or envy. It is considered dangerous in Islam as it can lead to physical harm or even death. The speaker highlights that many people have suffered from this due to envy caused by visible displays of wealth or beauty.

What advice does the speaker give to avoid the dangers of showing off?

The speaker advises being careful about displaying personal achievements, relationships, or possessions publicly, especially on social media, as it can invite envy from others. It is important to be humble and not boast about what one has been blessed with.

What did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) warn about 'Ain'?

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) warned that the majority of his followers' deaths could be attributed to the harmful effects of 'Ain' (the evil eye). He also cautioned that the evil eye could even cause physical harm to animals and objects, such as causing a camel to be placed in a pot.

What should a person do if they suspect they have been affected by the evil eye?

If a person suspects they have been affected by the evil eye, they should seek protection by performing a specific ritual, such as asking for water used for ablution (wudu) from the person they believe may have caused the envy. This can potentially bring healing with Allah's permission.

Why is it difficult to address the harm caused by 'Ain' or envy if the person responsible is unknown?

If the person who caused the envy or the evil eye is unknown, it becomes challenging to remedy the situation. In such cases, the individual may need to seek alternative treatments, like 'ruqyah' (spiritual healing), to address the negative effects.