๐ In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
๐ From my secrets to feeling unfazed by jealousy,
Unaffected when some people try to purposely
Make me "jealous" when their acts simply provoke pity,
Are contentment and patience with Allah's Destiny,
And positive self-talk which can augment self-esteem.
~•~
I believe Allah distributed His gifts wisely
To His servants. No matter how much each soul receives,
There's wisdom in what Allah gives, withholds, and retrieves,
To observe if we'll respond with gratitude or greed,
And if the blessings become keys to Jannah's entry.
~•~
If I sense that certain users online cheesily
Post photos or status updates to arouse envy,
I don't get "jealous", can't wish "if only that were me",
As I refuse to admire anyone who's guilty
Of inauthenticity or insecurities.
~•~
If I feel that someone loves Allah the Almighty,
While their faith/Imaan is firm and their good vibes are real,
I reject invites from shaytan to greet jealousy,
Since the gifts a soul enjoys come from Allah Only,
And I don't take for granted what Allah chose for me.
~•~
If I truly "envied" some, I'd act ungraciously,
Mistreating them and gossiping to soothe misery.
Still I'm not "envious", can't question Allah's Decree,
And when I spot things I want enjoyed by somebody,
I thank Allah, knowing Allah knows what's best for me.
~•~
๐ 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
๐ Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Look at those below you and do not look at those above you, for it is the best way not to belittle the favors of Allah (Subhaanahu wa Ta'aala)."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 6125
Sahih Muslim 2963
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
๐ Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "There is no envy but in two cases: A man whom Allah has given wealth and he spends it rightly (for Allah's sake), and a man whom Allah has given wisdom and he judges and teaches others with it."
Source: Sahih Al-Bukhari 73
Sahih Muslim 816
Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (Authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim
๐ Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Beware of envy, for it devours good deeds just as fire devours wood or grass."
Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 4903
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Suyuti
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