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ArticlesOfTheIslamicFaithByGhazali, page : 262
and tone down such praising, just as when the man is told
that he is a physician, or a jurisprudent, or a commentator,
he will say, "Allah willing," not because he doubts that the
fact but simply to avoid being boastful.
This formula is that of disavowing and disclaiming the fact itself
and means disclaiming one of the implications of the fact
which is self justification. Following this interpretation,
when the person is asked concerning something uncomplimentary,
it will not be fitting for him to put forth any such
qualification.
The second reason for the use of these qualifications is courtesy
by remembering Allah at every time and under all conditions,
and by submitting all things to His Will. Thus, Allah
instructed His Prophet in courtesy and said to him: "Do not
that he is a physician, or a jurisprudent, or a commentator,
he will say, "Allah willing," not because he doubts that the
fact but simply to avoid being boastful.
This formula is that of disavowing and disclaiming the fact itself
and means disclaiming one of the implications of the fact
which is self justification. Following this interpretation,
when the person is asked concerning something uncomplimentary,
it will not be fitting for him to put forth any such
qualification.
The second reason for the use of these qualifications is courtesy
by remembering Allah at every time and under all conditions,
and by submitting all things to His Will. Thus, Allah
instructed His Prophet in courtesy and said to him: "Do not