Question
“I have never seen anyone who shows arrogance toward those beneath him, except that Allah afflicts him with humiliation before those above him.”-Ibn Hibban
I was unable to find this in Sahih Ibn Hibban. Can you provide the reference, please?
Answer
Imam Ibn Hibban (rahimahullah) has mentioned this in his book, Rawdatul ‘Uqala. He writes:
“I have never seen anyone act arrogantly toward those below him except that Allah disgraces him by those above him.”
(Rawdatul ‘Uqala, pg. 62)
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Mawlana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Mawlana Muhammad Abasoomar
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