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Sahih Muslim 2668 (Book 47, Hadith 6) #13853
Avoiding Disputes for Showing Off Knowledge

SUMMARY: It is despicable in the eyes of Allah to argue with others for no reason other than to show off one's knowledge and power of argumentation.

'A'isha reported Allah's Messenger as saying: The most despicable amongst persons in the eye of Allah is one who tries to fall into dispute with others (for nothing but only to display his knowledge and power of argumentation).
حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنِ ابْنِ جُرَيْجٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي مُلَيْكَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ أَبْغَضَ الرِّجَالِ إِلَى اللَّهِ الأَلَدُّ الْخَصِمُ

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argumentation  *  despicable  *  knowledge  *  power  *  mujadalah  *  qabh  *  ailm  *  quwwah

QUICK LESSONS:
Use your abilities humbly without offending anyone else

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith teaches us that it is not acceptable in the eyes of Allah to argue with others just to show off one's knowledge or power of argumentation. Arguing with someone just for the sake of showing off can be seen as a sign of arrogance and pride, which are both qualities that are despised by Allah. We should instead strive to use our knowledge and skills in a way that benefits ourselves and those around us, rather than using them as a tool for self-aggrandizement. We should also remember that even if we do have more knowledge or skill than someone else, it does not give us any right to belittle them or make them feel inferior. Instead, we should use our abilities in a humble manner so as not to offend anyone else.

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