Does the reward for acts of obedience that I perform as a guide diminish due to others' envy when they become aware of these acts? And do the two surahs of al-Mu'awwidhatain protect one from envy, by Allah's will?
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Envy is real and can, by Allah's permission, cause blessings to vanish. However, one should not be overly scrupulous about this matter. It is sufficient for a servant to adhere to showing gratitude to Allah, obeying Him, and reciting the Mu'awwidhat (Surahs Al-Falaq and An-Nas) for protection from the evil of the envious. Scholars have not stated that the envious eye affects a person's abandonment of obedience. Therefore, one should conceal one's good deeds and not disclose them unless there is an overriding benefit. So, beware of abandoning obedience for fear of envy.
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