The Meaning of the Word "Hasad" in the Hadith: "There is no hasad except in two matters"
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Question:
The questioner says: Shaykh, what is the meaning of the word "hasad" in the hadithSahih al-Bukhari 7316?
Answer:
The intended meaning of "hasad" here is desire; that is, there is no desire except for these matters. What is meant by it is religious desire and love for these three things. This is called "ghibtah" (envy in a good sense). So, there is no hasad, meaning no ghibtah, except in these three matters. Yes.
The questioner says: Shaykh, what is the meaning of the word "hasad" in the hadith
Do not wish to be like anybody except in two cases
لا حسد إلا في اثنتينAnswer:
The intended meaning of "hasad" here is desire; that is, there is no desire except for these matters. What is meant by it is religious desire and love for these three things. This is called "ghibtah" (envy in a good sense). So, there is no hasad, meaning no ghibtah, except in these three matters. Yes.
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نور على الدرب مع فضيلة الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7460 — youtube.com (10:43)
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