Envy
"Envy is the desire for the destruction of a blessing possessed by another and the feeling of jealousy that accompanies it."
Spiritual & Deep Meaning
Envy is a negative emotion that a person feels towards the successes and blessings of others. Islam defines the feeling of envy as a dangerous moral disease; because envy is considered an emotion that disrupts human relationships and threatens social peace. Muslims should avoid such negative emotions by trusting in Allah's justice and decree. Envy undermines a person's spiritual well-being and harms themselves. The envy that darkens a person's spiritual world is described as a kind of heart disease and hinders a person's spiritual development. Therefore, it is important to prioritize feelings of brotherhood and cooperation instead of envy.
Example / Wisdom Quote
"In the Quran: 'Do not envy one another, nor bear grudges against one another.' (Al-Baqarah, 149)"
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