RENAISSANCE FEBRUARY 2023

Renaissance A Monthly Islamic Journal Pakistan AL - MAWR I D A Fo un da t io n for I s lam i c Res e ar c h a nd E d uca t io n February 2023 Pretension and Pomposity More often than not our conversation and mannerisms reflect pomposity. Our gait and appearance too depict this trait. Affluence, fame, high status and physical attributes often lead us to bragging and boasting. We like to mention our contacts with rich and influential people; we like to boast about the posh locality we may be living in; we like to brag about our foreign tours and children studying abroad; at times, every room of our house will display our photographs with dignitaries and high-ups;..... p.5