Arrogance Is Standing Against Truth And The Domain Of Truth?
Please see verse 40:35. It gives a good working definition of ‘takabbur’, i.e. a state when someone disputes facts and self-evident truths without proper evidentiary basis. Note also the other adjective used along with mutakabbir in the verse, ie. “jabbar” meaning arrogantly tyrant here (translated as “self-exalting” by Asad). متكبر جبار i.e. arrogant tyrant, a person who does not want to reason and decides things through a forceful and rebellious will and opposition, rather than through merits of argument. 40:35 such as would call God’s messages in question without having any evidence therefor : [a sin] exceedingly loathsome in the sight of God and of those who have attained to faith. It is in this way that God sets a seal on every arrogant, self-exalting heart.”