What is the meaning of pride in one's religion, and how can a Muslim be proud of his religion while living in non-Muslim countries, maintaining good relations with them without contempt or arrogance?
The praiseworthy, legitimate might (Izzah) is that which is linked to Allah and His Messenger. A Muslim takes pride in his religion, elevates himself above situations of humiliation, and remains honorable with a clear conscience. This might is a characteristic of the strong, exalted believer who neither humiliates nor grieves. His exaltation stems from his faith in Allah, not from victory or prosperity. He is exalted in the face of injustice, temptations, desires, and false values, and he adheres to Allah's methodology. Manifestations of pride in one's religion in non-Muslim countries include adhering to the rituals and manners of Islam, and demonstrating its teachings and inviting others to it, without embarrassment or concealment. This has no relation to arrogance.
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