How do I catch arrogance in myself before it spirals out of control?

Arrogance, or kibr, really scares me ever since I understood its seriousness, especially knowing that even a tiny bit can block you from entering Jannah. So I have to completely remove it from my heart before I die. I'm a simple person, I don't wear flashy clothes, but sometimes I catch myself feeling a subtle sense of 'ujb without meaning to. For those of you who deal with this and are trying to fix it, or if you have knowledge about it, how do you eliminate it?

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brother2h

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Man, 'ujb is sneaky. I started saying 'Alhamdulillah' out loud whenever I get a compliment, to remind myself it's from Him.

brother1h

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Bro, the fact that you're worried about it is a good sign. I try to remind myself everything is from Allah, not me. That helps squash the pride.

brother1h

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One tip: serve others secretly. When you do something no one knows about, it fights the need to be recognized. Plus, you get the ajr.

brother11m

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Honestly, same. Sometimes I catch myself feeling 'ujb after praying. I read that reflecting on your sins and how desperate you are for Allah's mercy is an antidote.

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