Meaning of jealousy
Question
Is jealousy and envy the same sin... If jealousy is felt without the intention of harm, will it be considered as a sin because sometimes I feel jealous for loved ones who get attached to any other person and don't give time to me... Is this the same as envy or is it normal because I have no intention of harm?
Answer
If it is that you aspire for some of the good that the other person has without any desire of harm, whether mentally, physically, or verbally then this is not haraam, for you are aspiring for the good he has and nothing beyond. However, if you desire that he should lose the good that he has then this is wrong.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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