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.