31- OBSTINACY (INAD) and HAVING PRIDE (MUKABARA)

Obstinacy (Inad) and "Makabara" is one's rejection of the truth when one hears it. Abu Jahl and Abu Talib were obstinate not to accept the prophethood of Rasulullah, peace be upon him. They denied it. Obstinacy (Inad) is caused by hypocrisy, hatred (Hiqd), jealousy, or "Tama." Rasulullah, peace be upon him, said, "The person who is not liked at all by Allahu ta'ala is the one who is stubborn in accepting the truth." And "Believer 'Mumin' will be dignified and soft." A dignified person would show the easy way in worldly affairs. He will be like a hard rock regarding affairs pertaining to religion. A mountain may wear out by time but a believer's religion will never wear out.