Humbling oneself for Allah’s sake comprises two dimensions:
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To humble yourself before Allah’s religion: do not look down on the faith, nor disdain its teachings or the performance of its rulings.
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To humble yourself toward Allah’s servants purely for His sake—not out of fear of them, nor in hope of what they possess, but for Allah alone.
Both senses are valid. Whoever humbles himself for Allah, Allah raises him in this world and the Hereafter. This is plainly observable: a humble person enjoys esteem among people, a good reputation, and their affection. Reflect on the humility of the Messenger ﷺ, the noblest of creation. A slave-girl from among the maidservants of Madinah would come to him, take him by the hand, and lead him wherever she wished so that he might help her with her need. Here is the noblest of creation, yet a maidservant comes, grasps his hand, and goes off with him to fulfill her request. He never said, “Where are you taking me?” or “Go to someone else.” Rather, he would accompany her and attend to her need. For all this, Allah only increased him in honor and elevation—may Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him.
3/605- Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) once passed by some boys, greeted them with peace, and said, “The Prophet ﷺ used to do that.” Agreed upon.
5/606- Al-Aswad ibn Yazid (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “I asked ʿĀʾishah—may Allah…"