SECTION ON JIHAD · 114 – BOASTING IN WAR
2659 – It is narrated from Jābir ibn ʿAtīk (may Allah be pleased with him): Allah loves some forms of jealousy and is angry at others. The jealousy that Allah loves is jealousy concerning matters that arouse suspicion. The jealousy that Allah is angry at is jealousy concerning matters other than those that arouse suspicion. Likewise, Allah is angry at some forms of pride and loves others. The pride that He loves is a person’s pride during battle and his pride when giving charity. The pride that Allah is angry at is pride in wrongdoing. In the narration of Mūsā ibn Ismāʿīl, it is stated: "In transgression and boasting." [456]
EXPLANATION
The one who is self-confident in war does not fall into despair. He fights well. The one who is self-confident in giving charity gives without any regret or attachment to what he gives.