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Differentiating true humility from pseudo-humility, with regard to it’s cognitive and emotional components of humility in the Quran and narrations
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Kosar Kolahkaj   , Fatemeh Vojdani , Rahim Dahghan |
| Associate Professor faculty of Theology and Religious Studies, Department of Islamic Thought, Shahid Beheshti University |
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Abstract: (343 Views) |
Humility is a valuable moral virtue, the accurate understanding of which requires that its cognitive and emotional components - in addition to its behavioral manifestations - be correctly identified and taken into consideration. This makes it possible to recognize and distinguish true humility from artificial or pseudo-humility. Therefore, this research seeks to explain the cognitive and emotional components of humility based on the verses of the Holy Quran and hadiths. In order to achieve this goal, in addition to the analysis of the humility concept using the verses of the Holy Quran and the traditions of Ahl al-Bayt (as) (and by using the sources of Islamic ethics), the synonyms of humility and its opposite concepts have also been examined. The findings showed that humility includes: four cognitive elements: true knowledge of the self, belief in existential insufficiency (monotheistic worldview), considering others as equals and brothers, and paying attention to the merits and strengths of others; seven emotional elements: the love for God, love for others, not great interest in the worldly matters, not being surprised and not doing self-flattery reluctance to be praised, respectful attitude towards all people regardless of their material position, reluctance to be special and superior). Among the components, two components of monotheistic vision and divine love were identified as basic and supporting components for other components. The research findings provide accurate indicators for self-evaluation and dealing with self-deception. In addition, it provides useful clues for designing a comprehensive plan of moral education and nurturing all human areas.
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| Keywords: humility, modesty, humility components, pseudo-humility |
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Type of Study: theoretic |
Subject:
Normative ethics
Received: 2023/04/5 | Accepted: 2023/11/1 | Published: 2023/11/1
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