"Pride" (عجب)

Pride (عَجَب): The term refers to arrogance and self-importance. A person described as مُعْجَبٌ (proud) is someone who exhibits boastfulness about their actions, whether positive or negative.
Common Usage: The word "proud" can also describe someone who is overly impressed by their own achievements or qualities, either good or bad.
Definition of Pride: Some interpretations suggest that عُجْب represents a form of foolishness where one is consumed by pride.

Term	Definition
Al-Jurjani's Definition	Pride is described as the illusion of a person considering themselves worthy of a position they do not truly deserve.
Al-Ghazali's View	Pride is the exaggeration of blessings and reliance on them, forgetting that these blessings are gifts from the Almighty.
Ibn Al-Murtada's Explanation	Pride is the pleasure derived from receiving something that leads to feeling superior to others. This could be expressed verbally or through actions, omissions, or beliefs.
Al-Qurtubi's Perspective	A person proud of themselves often sees themselves as perfect, forgetting the role of God's grace in their achievements.

Pride in One’s Own Abilities:
- Pride involves focusing on one’s abilities or achievements to the extent of disregarding the role of others, especially the divine.
The Deceptive Nature of Pride:
- Pride often stems from a sense of superiority over others, believing that one is deserving of higher status or respect.
Impact of Pride:
- It can lead to spiritual blindness, where one fails to recognize that all abilities and achievements are gifts from God.

Pride (عجب) is a concept deeply rooted in arrogance and self-centeredness, both in linguistic and theological terms. It reflects a person's inability to acknowledge the higher powers that shape their reality.