Praising one's self to boost self-esteem

Q: Is it haram to praise yourself to lift up yourself esteem?

A: To praise yourself is not permissible. You can pick up your esteem in other halaal permissible ways.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)