Envy and Arrogance
312 questions
Does reciting Ayat al-Kursi, al-Mu'awwidhat (Surahs al-Falaq and an-Nas), and al-Fatiha three times protect children, property, and the reciter from the evil eye, envy, theft, damage, and devils?
What is the explanation of the hadith, "Do not hate one another, and do not envy one another"?
How can one differentiate between afflictions resulting from envy and other afflictions? Is there a scientific way to discern this and treat envy without identifying the envier?
What should a married woman do who suffers from recurring problems in her home and the homes of her husband's brothers, where work has to be redone, furniture quickly deteriorates, and installations are incorrect? Is this envy (hasad), and what should be done, considering that she and her husband are employed and own a small shop? And is the solution to sacrifice an animal or to recite Quran over water and sprinkle it around the house?
How can I balance obeying my mother, who prevents me from teaching others out of fear of the evil eye for me, with my duty to disseminate knowledge, which the Messenger (peace be upon him) enjoined?
What was the need in Jacob's soul that he satisfied, which was mentioned in the verse: "And when they entered from where their father had ordered them, it did not avail them anything against Allah, except a need in Jacob's soul which he satisfied; and indeed, he was of knowledge of what We had taught him, but most people do not know"?
What is the difference between the noble verse, "But as for the favor of your Lord, report it," and the noble hadith, "Seek help in achieving your needs through concealment"?
What is the authenticity of the supplication: “O Allah, invalidate my evil eye and my envy, and the attachment of my soul to those whom I have afflicted with it, whether intentionally or unintentionally”?
What is the ruling on a manager who neither greets with salaam nor shakes hands with his employees, and what do you advise him?
How can one get rid of the hatred towards Umm al-Mu'minin Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, which causes anxiety and fear of hypocrisy and Allah's wrath?
Is it permissible to say "Masha'Allah" upon seeing a talent or a good deed performed by a non-Muslim?
Is it permissible to recite the Qur'an over sheep to protect them from the evil eye?
Am I liable for anything if I am not convinced by the act of "melting lead" to remove envy, and must I fast for 40 days?
Why did God not grant Iblis an opportunity to repent?
Is it permissible to fortify oneself by sprinkling and washing the house with water and sidr to be protected from the evil eye, envy, and Satan?
Is what is happening—the feeling of distress, then temporary happiness, then intense regret when suitors propose to my two beautiful daughters—magic or envy?
Am I obligated to divorce my wife, who has repeatedly lied to me about her past relationships, even though she is now religiously committed and shows deep remorse, especially since my dignity does not allow me to continue with her, but I fear violating Allah Almighty's command in His saying: "Do not expel them from their houses, nor should they themselves leave, unless they commit a flagrant indecency"?
Is wearing a silver ring, custom-made in the month of Rajab, with Arabic numerals engraved on the inside, considered part of Islam?
What should I do to absolve myself of responsibility for the death of my relative—the ten-year-old girl—after I wished her a bright future at the very time she fell ill and died, fearing that this might have been out of envy from me, knowing that informing her family could lead to corruption and the severing of kinship ties?
Is it permissible not to help competitors understand a scientific topic, given that they have not exerted effort in understanding it, and is withholding help considered injustice if the goal is to obtain a better grade in academic competition?
Is suspending the oil permit around the neck using a plastic lanyard, for entry and exit from the work site, considered a violation of Sharia?
What should be said upon seeing something owned by a non-Muslim (such as a car or a child) that impresses the observer, in order to avoid envy, knowing that it is not permissible to supplicate for a non-Muslim except for their guidance?
How can a Muslim rid himself of feelings of jealousy and arrogance towards his Muslim brethren, and the desire to surpass them, which prevents him from loving for them what he loves for himself?
How should a wife deal with the interventions of her husband's family in her private affairs, and is responding to them considered bad manners? What is the ruling on her disclosing some of her problems to them? Is her husband entitled to prevent her from speaking about his family's treatment of her? How can she deal with her husband and his family in a way that pleases Allah and preserves her rights? Is it permissible for her to refuse to live near them to avoid problems?