Censure of Pride

The Prophet (SAWA) said, ‘The bane of [noble] lineage is pride of it.

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘When the Prophet (SAWA) would mention a merit of himself, he would say, ‘And with no pride.

Imam al-Rida (AS) said, ‘The Commander of the Faithful [Imam Ali (AS)] visited Saasaaa b. Suhan when he was sick, so when he wanted to leave he stood up and said, ‘O Saasaaa, do not display pride in front of your brothers that I visited you, and fear Allah.