In heaven there is no jealousy, because God removes all jealousy and hate from His people, and competitors help each other advance.1, 2, 3
Some people reject the Quran despite physical evidence that it is a divine scripture, out of resentment that it came through the Arabs, and thereby destroy their own souls.1, 2
When a scripture came from God confirming what they had, and whose coming they had predicted, they disbelieved out of resentment that God bestows His blessings on whomever He wills.1, 2, 3
Idol worshiping Sunnis would rather see believers become Christians, Jews, or atheists than what they are now, out of jealousy.1, 2
People reject God's revelations not because they do not understand them but out of sheer resentment that God bestows His grace on whomever He chooses.1, 2
Opponents who know the truth reject it out of arrogance, jealousy, and ignorance, failing to realize they should kill their ego to save their soul.1, 2, 3
Being in either the lower or the higher heaven is a great triumph, and there is no jealousy there; everyone is perfectly happy.1, 2
The only religion God approves is Submission, and those who received scripture dispute this out of jealousy despite their knowledge.1, 2, 3
Jealousy is a tool Satan uses to divide people, and God removes all jealousy from the hearts of those who enter Heaven.1, 2, 3
Asking God to remove jealousy brings peace and contentment, and God promises to remove all jealousy from the hearts of those who seek His help.1, 2, 3
God warns against jealousy, which causes grave damage by leading people to tarnish others' reputations.1, 2
In God's system no one has to lose for another to gain, since everyone is rewarded individually.1
Jealousy is the fear of losing something to someone else, and its object tends to become an obsession that turns into an idol besides God.1, 2
Jealousy makes people covet what others have and breaks God's command not to grieve over what they miss nor be proud of what He gives.1, 2
To deal with jealousy, one first acknowledges the shortcoming, then invokes God's help, for example through meditation, especially when the jealousy is toward another submitter.1, 2, 3
Envy, hostility, and association usually take people away from justice, and the Quran exhorts believers not to be influenced by them.1
Longing for what we do not have and comparing ourselves with those better off makes us miss the blessings already surrounding us.1, 2, 3
A contented person is pleased with what he has and does not make himself miserable by envying others.1
Looking at those less fortunate rather than those more privileged helps one appreciate blessings and avoid envy.1, 2
Ego and jealousy are human weaknesses to guard against, and jealousy is why those who received the scripture rejected new scripture despite clear proofs.1, 2, 3
God will remove all jealousy from the hearts of the people of Paradise, who will praise Him for guiding them.1
When God gives good things to some people and not to you, it is out of His wisdom and plan, so we should not covet what others have.1, 2
Those who received the scripture dispute that Submission is the only religion out of jealousy, and God is most strict in reckoning with such rejectors.1
Submitters should not try to manage or control other people's submission, but should be compassionate, set a good example, curb jealousy, and avoid judging others.1, 2
God blesses each person in a way He perfectly designs, so one should not be sad or covet what others are given, since such things are temporary tests.1, 2
Sects arose only after knowledge came, out of jealousy and resentment, and sectarian prejudice is passed from generation to generation.1, 2
No one should covet the qualities God gave others, as men and women each have their own qualities, but anyone may ask God for His grace.1
Chasing material things and comparing ourselves with others keeps us miserable because it focuses us on others instead of God.1, 2
The ego makes us angry, abusive, jealous, gossiping, and feel superior or inferior, and fighting it is the hardest thing in the world and never fully won.1, 2
It is not good to compare yourself to others, because everyone is judged on their own merits.1
Those who envied Qaroon's wealth instead of seeing him as an arrogant disbeliever will share Hell with him.1, 2
Instead of envying others or complaining, we should ask God's forgiveness for whining and recognize how blessed we are to have feet, eyes, and ears.1, 2, 3
Envy, hostility, and association usually lead people away from justice, and believers must do justice for God's sake, uninfluenced by self interest.1, 2, 3
The physical differences between men and women are not to be coveted but used to complement each other and strengthen family and community.1, 2
We should trust that God tailors our lives perfectly and therefore not covet the blessings He has given to other people.1, 2
God raises some people above others in rank and provision in order to test them, and we should not covet what God has given others.1, 2
We need not envy those who seem well off, since things are not always as they appear, and each of us should take care of ourselves rather than worry about others.1, 2
Comparing ourselves with others destroys joy, and the happiest people make the best of what they have, being content with their lot.1, 2
People broke into sects only after knowledge came to them, out of jealousy and resentment among themselves.1
Desire is not bad in itself, but it becomes bad when it overpowers logic and conscience, turning into greed and envy that can lead to treachery and even murder.1, 2, 3, 4
The only religion God approves is Submission, and those who received scripture dispute this out of jealousy.1
People broke up into sects after knowledge came to them, out of jealousy and resentment among themselves.1
Charity can remove the envy of the poor, build fellowship, and reduce crime caused by poverty and hunger.1
God promises to remove all jealousy from the hearts of the dwellers of Paradise.1
People broke up into sects after knowledge came to them because of jealousy and resentment among themselves.1