💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Visualize characters represented by letters,
Unsatisfied with the wisdom in Allah's Qadr.
No matter what they have of gifts and worldly pleasures,
They can't be happy if they keep envying others.
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"A" is jealous of "B" as "B" was kindly offered
A promotion as an executive director.
"B" jealously resents "C" who is much wealthier,
Founder of halal restaurants with frequent diners.
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"C" envies "D" for the way "D" inspires listeners
To be confident, and many books she has authored.
"D" can't deny she's jealous of "E" who's a mother
Of two sets of twins who look as good-looking as her.
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"E" admits she envies "F" for having a lover
Who's readily available and sweeter than hers.
"F" confirms she's jealous of how "G" is popular
Online and how she has tons of YouTube subscribers.
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"G" knows she's envious of how "H" has supporters
From her fam while "H" has many sisters, unlike her.
"H" acknowledges she admires "I", a wise teacher
Who does her job well and students can confide in her.
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"I" jealously resents "J", a creative baker
Who works from home with many supportive customers.
"J" knows she's jealous of "K" who married a doctor
And as her husband's assistant they work together.
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"K" realizes she envies "L" who's prettier,
Who's taller and exotic with an Arab father.
"L" agrees she's slightly jealous of "M", a daughter
Whose mom is still alive, while after birth she lost hers.
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"M" senses some jealousy each time "N" delivers
News that numbers embraced Islam after her lectures.
"N" can't deny her envy whenever "O" gathers
The poor to clothe and feed them. In kindness, she's better.
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"O" gets jealous of her half-sister "P" whenever
"P" gets to spend more quality time with their father.
"P" confirms she envies "Q", one of her co-workers
Who knows many languages, as a fluent speaker.
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"Q", "R", "S", "T" and "U" - all regular travelers
Oft find themselves envying those they deem "superior",
Unaware that "V", "W" and "X" from afar
Envy their lives that also leave "Y" and "Z" triggered.
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Regardless of what Allah gave of joys and favors,
Every once in a while on earth we may encounter
People who have more, which trains us to practice Sabr.
Those with less teach us to thank Allah, without kibr.
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Tips to not feel defeated by envying others:
Believe that what Allah gives and to whom He offers
His blessings, and what He withholds, are from His Qadr.
As Muslims, pass Allah's tests with Sabr and Shukr.
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The winners in both worlds aren't those who are richer,
Prettier or who most enjoy life's toys and treasures,
But the best of believers are those who don't suffer
From envy. Soft hearts help them win in the Hereafter.
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📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Look to those below you and do not look at those above you, for it is the best way not to belittle the favors of Allah."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6125
Sahih Muslim 2963
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
📖 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