💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 It's usually easy to tell who from your acquaintances is genuinely happy for your achievements, and who among them may secretly harbour intense jealousy, even though they may fake a forced smile when interacting with you personally.
🔍 Subtle signs of envious individuals:
• You're friends on social media but they seldom react to your posts, although ironically they're one of the silent lurkers who make sure they read every one of your status updates.
• You're not friends on facebook but they stalk your status updates so enthusiastically, while reading the information you share with furious resentment, wondering why you get to enjoy life or utilize your talents when they're unaware of your hard work, sincere intention or circumstances offline.
• They assume almost everything you do are meant for seeking attention. You post a status update about how an Islamic event went well to inspire others to do Da'wah? You're "showing off." You share some Ahadith or Islamic quotes that can motivate other Muslims and Muslimahs? You're "just acting smart". You post a descriptive review of how your dining experience was at a halal restaurant to promote it, so Muslim communities could support one another? "Riyaa". You walk, you speak, you breathe, inhale and exhale... "you're showing off." People who are "jelly" literally want you to shut up because your contributions, efforts to assist others or good qualities remind them of their lacking, thereby feeling guilty or angrily jealous inside.
Real comrades and supporters on the other hand are grateful to Allah Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala for the different blessings He bestowed upon them. Because they're content with what they already have and they're confident, they don't question Allah the Almighty why He granted you certain skills (whether you're good at calligraphy, delivering Islamic lectures, poetry, spoken word, coaching, advising, parenting, cooking, managing a business etc.) nor do they feel threatened by the unique opportunities that Allah gave you.
As Muslims Alhamdulillah we must accept Allah's Qadr/Destiny patiently, being pleased with what He has given to us and avoid complaining about what He chose to offer His servants.
Allah the Most Wise gave us unique traits and skills, so we can learn from each other. If there's anyone worthy of competing against, it's the reflection we see in the mirror. Sincerely strive to be better than who you were before, and appreciate every gift that Allah is testing you with, without envying the examinations of others.
📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated that Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Beware of envy, for it consumes good deeds just as fire consumes wood or grass."
Source: Sunan Abu Dawud 4903
📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said to me: "Young man, if you are able every morning and evening to remove any rancor (grudges, hatred or jealousy) from your heart towards anyone, do so."
Then, the Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said to me:
"Young man, that is my Sunnah. Whoever revives my Sunnah has loved me, and whoever loves me will be with me in Paradise."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2678
Grade: Hasan
📖 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