The next negative trait of the soul is envy. A muslim should know that being envious of others is a direct criticism of the choice of Allah, the Exalted, as none but He has given that blessing to the envied person. In reality, an envious person has a problem with Allah, the Exalted, not another person. How can this person possibly succeed? A muslim should remember Allah, the Exalted, gives each person what is best for them even if they do not understand how. They should simply submit to His choice and remain obedient to Him by fulfilling His commands, refraining from His prohibitions and by facing destiny with patience at all times.
Among the negative traits of the soul is when out of laziness one gives up pursuing lawful provision and instead lives off others, such as social benefits yet, claims to behave in this manner because of their high level of trust in Allah, the Exalted, to provide for them. This does not apply to those who are legitimately entitled to benefits. A muslim should fulfil both elements of trust in Allah, the Exalted, by using the means they have been provided with by Allah, the Exalted, such as their strength and by trusting in Allah, the Exalted, to provide for them as He has promised. Chapter 11 Hud, verse 6:
“And there is no creature on earth but that upon Allah is its provision, and He knows its place of dwelling and place of storage. All is in a clear register.”
Another negative trait of the soul is believing one has a purified heart and therefore does not need to strive in the obedience of Allah, the Exalted. This completely contradicts the teachings of the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, as none had a more purified heart than him yet, he strived the hardest in obeying Allah, the Exalted. An example is found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6471, which advises that he offered so much voluntary prayers at night that his blessed feet used to swell up.
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