Envy is to wish that someone loses a blessing he is enjoying, whether it is a blessing related to the religion or to the worldly life. Allah Almighty says: {Or do they envy people for what Allah has given them out of His bounty?} [Surat an-Nisā’: 54] The Hadīth of Anas that was cited in the previous chapter belongs in this chapter as well.
1569- Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Beware of envy; indeed, envy consumes good deeds like fire consumes firewood.” Or he said: “like fire consumes grass.” [Narrated by Abu Dāwūd] [9]
1) Envy is dispraised and warned of, being one of the grave major sins.
2) Envy destroys good deeds. A believer should be careful to rid himself of it by being content with the provision that Allah has decreed for him.