-Envy is a dangerous illness of human heart. A great number of grave sins are rooted in envy which means that if one does not treat his envy, the other sins such as hypocrisy, backbiting would take over his heart easily
Envy is a dangerous illness of human heart. A great number of grave sins are rooted in envy which means that if one does not treat his envy, the other sins such as hypocrisy, backbiting would take over his heart easily. Envy acts like an immune system illness that pave the way for other infections and disorders.
The Prophet Muhammad (s) said: “Beware! Do not bear enmity with the blessings of Allah.” When asked about the people who bear enmity with the blessings of Allah, he (s) replied: “Those who are envious.” (Al-Mu`tazali, Sharh Nahj al-Balagha, vol.1, p. 315
The more envy find more places in our heart, the more it destroy our faith while we need faith in the path of salvation.
Imam Ja`far al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have said: “Satan says to his soldiers: “Instil hasad and disobedience of Allah among them (bani Adam) as these are equal to shirk (polytheism) in the eyes of Allah.” (Al-Kulayni, Usul al-Kafi, vol. 2, p. 327, Bab al-Baghy, hadith no. 2)