Qalam Institute Podcast The Remedy : EP 11 – The Quranic solution to envy
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Mar 1, 2026 A concise look at envy from a Quranic perspective. They define hasad versus wholesome admiration. They explore how envy fractures theology, trust in God, and faith. Divine names and scripture are offered as remedies. Practical spiritual practices like dhikr and confronting the nafs are highlighted.
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Envy Is An Objection To Divine Allocation
- Envy is not primarily about the other person; it's an objection to Allah's distribution and decree.
- The Quranic phrasing وَلَا تَتَمَنَّوْ مَا فَضَّلَ اللَّهُ shows jealousy targets Allah's allocation, not the individual who has the blessing.
Three Theological Harms Caused By Envy
- Envy reveals three internal fractures: flawed basic theology, lack of tawakul, and weakened iman.
- Feeling that Allah was unjust or that provisions are scarce shows a deeper spiritual breakdown beyond mere resentment.
Use Allah's Names To Reframe Jealousy
- Counter envy by recalling Allah's names like Al-Hakim, Al-Adl, and Ar-Rahman to reframe distribution as wise, just, and merciful.
- Replacing scarcity thinking with these attributes affirms every person receives blessings from Allah.