Part of Concepts of Ahl as-Sunnah (series completed)
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Summary of Sunni concepts | Concept (613) | Envy harms the envious person more than anyone else
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.
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Envy harms the envious person before it harms anyone else.
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Envy bears no fruit in the heart of the envious person other than resentment, hatred, and malice toward the one they envy.
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All of this weakens the heart of the envious person.
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It afflicts them with anxiety and turmoil.
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It distances them from the reality of faith in Allah.
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This is in contrast to the person with a sound heart, free from envy and other such ailments.
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You find them to be tranquil in spirit and at peace in their heart.
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Content with the decrees of Allah.
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They love goodness for all Muslims.
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And Allah knows that to be true of their heart.
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So He rewards them for it with bliss and serenity in this world.
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And with high status and elevation in the Hereafter.
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A summary of the concepts held by the Ahl al-Sunnah.