If a person feels showing off and self-admiration when conveying knowledge, which is more important for him: conveying the knowledge or protecting himself from showing off?
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The questioner : If a Muslim learns knowledge and wants to convey it, but feels showing off, arrogance, and self-admiration when conveying it, which is more important: conveying the knowledge or protecting himself from showing off?
The Shaykh : The most important thing is to combine both: conveying the knowledge and protecting oneself from showing off. This is what is obligatory. It is not permissible to say, “Do not convey the knowledge because you are showing off,” nor is it permissible to say, “Convey the knowledge and show off.” Rather, convey it and stay away from showing off, and fear Allah (Blessed and Exalted is He).
The Shaykh : The most important thing is to combine both: conveying the knowledge and protecting oneself from showing off. This is what is obligatory. It is not permissible to say, “Do not convey the knowledge because you are showing off,” nor is it permissible to say, “Convey the knowledge and show off.” Rather, convey it and stay away from showing off, and fear Allah (Blessed and Exalted is He).