Riyad as-Salihin, 1377
Ibn Mas'ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Envy is permitted only in two cases: A man whom Allah gives wealth, and he disposes of it rightfully, and a man to whom Allah gives knowledge which he applies and teaches it." <b>[Al- Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
وعن ابن مسعود رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم:
لا حسد إلا في اثنتين: رجل آتاه الله مالا فسلطه على هلكته في الحق، ورجل آتاه الله الحكمة فهو يقضي بها ويعلمها
((متفق عليه))
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 12, Hadith 2
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It points out the merit of knowledge. If Allah endows someone with useful knowledge and he acts upon it, he is indeed in the best state.<br>
2) If Allah bestows wealth upon someone and he spends it on charitable causes, he is in a good state.<br>
3) Envy is prohibited. When a person envies another, he wishes that a blessing that he has should go away.<br>
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<b>Words in the Hadith:</b><br>
Wisdom: is the useful knowledge that prompts a person to act rightly and wisely.