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Arrogance & Pride

Quranic warnings against kibr (arrogance) — from Iblis to Pharaoh to Qaroon — and the Quranic call to humility.

All references are drawn from Quran ayahs. The term kibr covers both arrogance and pride in Quranic usage.

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Do Not Walk Proudly on the Earth
2 ayahs
Walking on the Earth

The Quran commands not to walk on earth with arrogance, for you cannot split the earth nor reach the mountains in height.

Quran references
2 ayahs
Iqraʾ — “Read”
The Arrogant Will Not Enter Paradise
3 ayahs
Consequences

The Quran states that those who deny Allah's signs and are arrogant will not enter Paradise and will be told to enter the gates of Hell permanently.

Quran references
Iqraʾ — “Read”
Iblis's Arrogance — First Act of Kibr
5 ayahs
Examples in the Quran

The Quran records that Iblis refused to prostrate to Adam, saying he was better because he was created from fire, making him the first to display arrogance.

Quran references
Iqraʾ — “Read”
Pharaoh's Arrogance
3 ayahs
Examples in the Quran

The Quran states that Pharaoh and his troops behaved arrogantly without right, and that Pharaoh called out claiming to be his people's highest lord.

Quran references
Qaroon's Arrogance
8 ayahs
Examples in the Quran

The Quran recounts that Qaroon went out to his people in his adornment boasting of his wealth, and was swallowed by the earth as a consequence.

Quran references
8 ayahs
The People of 'Ad
2 ayahs
Examples in the Quran

The Quran recounts that the people of 'Ad said no one was mightier than them in power, then the wind destroyed them because of their arrogance.

Quran references
Turning Away in Pride
3 ayahs
What Arrogance Is

The Quran describes those who hear the signs of Allah and turn away in arrogance as deserving a painful punishment.

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Do Not Turn Face from People in Contempt
2 ayahs
Walking on the Earth

The Quran instructs not to turn your cheek away from people in contempt nor walk in insolence, and to be moderate in walking and lowering the voice.

Quran references
2 ayahs
Allah Does Not Love the Arrogant
2 ayahs
Consequences

The Quran clearly states that Allah does not love those who are arrogant and boastful.

Quran references
2 ayahs
Walking Humbly on Earth
1 ayahs
Humility as the Cure

The Quran describes the servants of the Most Merciful as those who walk upon the earth in humility.

Quran references
1 ayahs
Self-Praise Forbidden
1 ayahs
What Arrogance Is

The Quran states not to claim purity for oneself, as Allah knows best who is truly righteous.

Quran references
1 ayahs
The Servants of the Most Merciful Walk Humbly
1 ayahs
Humility as the Cure

The Quran opens its description of the true servants of Allah with their characteristic of walking on the earth with humility.

Quran references
1 ayahs