humbling oneself (الْإِخْبَات)
العقيدة التربية والسلوك
التعريف :
To stand still in perfect humility and subservience before God.
المعنى الاصطلاحي :
Surrendering and submitting to Allah, the Almighty, by accepting His Shariah as well as universal orders with a fully contented heart.
الشرح المختصر :
"Ikhbāt" (absolute submission) is one of the great deeds of the heart. It constitutes the first level of one's reassurance, having trust in Allah, and expecting good of Him. This level is achieved by carrying out Allah's commands, avoiding His prohibitions, and respecting and implementing His laws in all aspects of life. It also requires man to surrender to Allah's universal laws and give up defiance and arrogance.
التعريف اللغوي المختصر :
"Ikhbāt": submissiveness, tranquility, reassurance. Original meaning: a low, spacious area. Other meanings: leniency, humbleness.