💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Strong faith/Imaan and acceptance of Allah's Qadr
Can prevent us from envying the lives of others.
When we receive Allah's gifts with Sabr and Shukr,
And have firm faith, we won't go after others' favors.
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That person's tall height, light-colored eyes, or huge mansion,
This woman enjoying a rich romantic husband,
And families who get to travel abroad often -
They can't make us jealous; we know those gifts were destined.
Their joys and achievements are tests Allah has given.
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That woman's pretty face and impressive credentials,
This person delighting in a luxurious lifestyle,
And individuals who label themselves "successful",
They can't make us feel inferior nor one bit doubtful
About blessings Allah gave which are uncountable.
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You married an Arab? Mabrook. Be a grateful wife.
You own a thriving business? Good for you. Remain kind.
Published books? Well done. Keep inspiring through what you write.
Train yourself to be happy when other Muslims thrive.
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Enhance your beauty inside by smiling every time
News of someone's "success" or happiness would arrive,
And accept the fact Allah designed everyone's lives.
Focus on your journey. Don't let envy slow your drive.
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📖 Abdullah ibn Amr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, who are the best people?” The Messenger of Allah SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “One with a heart swept clean and truthful in speech.” We said, “O Messenger of Allah, we know truthful in speech. What is a heart swept clean?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “One that is mindful of Allah and pure, in which there is no sin, nor aggression, nor envy.” We said, “Who shows a sign of it?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “One who hates worldliness and loves the Hereafter.” They said, “And who shows a sign of it?” The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “A believer with good character.”
Source: Shu’ab Al-Imān 4457
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
📖 'Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Faith and envy do not combine within a believing servant.”
In another narration, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Greed and faith are never combined in the heart of a servant.”
Source: Sunan Al-Nasā’ī 3109
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, “Beware of envy, for it devours (removes) good deeds just as fire devours wood or grass.”
Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4903
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Suyuti