Envy Quote by Muhammad
“Keep yourselves far from envy; it eateth up and taketh away good actions, like as fire eateth up and burneth wood”
About This Quote
Source Hadith: Sahih Bukhari, Book of Envy, 5:41
Envy consumes good deeds like fire consumes wood, destroying moral character.
In simple terms: Envy destroys good actions.
Key Takeaway
Avoid envy to protect virtue.
Themes
morality
self_control
spirituality
Mood
reflective
cautionary
Type
advice
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- workplace
- community interactions
Key Concepts
Islamic ethics
psychology of emotions
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your envy?
- How can you transform envy into motivation?
A Different Perspective
Envy may stem from legitimate grievances; address root causes.
