Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (614) | How does the envious person treat himself from this incurable disease?
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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How can the envious person cure himself of this chronic ailment?
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In order for the envious person to rid himself of this chronic ailment,
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he must follow two paths: one theoretical and the other practical.
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As for the theoretical path,
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it is to learn and truly understand the meaning of divine decree and predestination.
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This involves deepening one's understanding of the beautiful names of Allah and His exalted attributes related to this matter,
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such as the All-Powerful, the All-Knowing, and the All-Wise.
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Through this, he will realize the reality of Allah’s power and His effective will in granting or withholding,
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His perfect knowledge of what every human being deserves,
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and His profound wisdom in that regard.
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As for the practical path,
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it is to treat the desire to envy through beneficial action.
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This is done by compelling oneself to act in opposition to one's base impulses.
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If envy drives him to desire to disparage the one he envies,
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he should strive to praise and commend him instead of criticizing and reviling him.
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And if he finds arrogance within himself,
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he must compel himself to be humble and pray for the one he was inclined to envy,
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while exerting effort to bring good to him and ward off evil from him.
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.