💌 Three obvious signs that an elder person envies you,
Whether they're your aunt who can't admit they're insecure,
A teacher who doesn't want you to succeed at school,
A professor who finds faults with many things you do,
Or an older cousin who disdains what you value:
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First sign: Despite being older, they seem immature.
They'd go out of their way to spoil your plans and good moods,
Make you feel ignored online and offline, and exclude
You from events while they invite friends you know and knew,
And, all in all, they treat you in a manner that's rude.
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Second: Since they're jealously threatened by your virtues
And your confidence or strong faith frightens their repute,
Sincere advice and tips towards success they refuse
To share, in spite of having done the same things you do.
Envy prevents them from wanting to see you improve.
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Third: They're quiet when you thrive or express gratitude,
Yet as soon as they spot mistakes in the things you do,
They quickly criticize you, ridicule and rebuke,
As if your faults and failures rejuvenate their mood.
Intense jealousy proves they're not morally mature.
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How to deal with an older person who envies you:
Firstly, thank Allah that you're unlike them - insecure.
Jealous souls are unhappy from inside, that's for sure.
Withhold secrets from them, and convos with them reduce.
Maintain grateful, composed, and confident attitude.
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📖 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
📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Envy consumes good deeds just as fire burns wood. Charity (Sadaqah) extinguishes sinful deeds just as water extinguishes fire. Prayer is the light of the believer and fasting is his shield from the Hellfire."
Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 4210
Grade: Hasan (Fair) according to Ibn Asakir
📖 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
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