The ruling on one who envies his brother in his heart without speech or action
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, if a Muslim envied his Muslim brother but did not speak or do anything, and this only occurred in his heart, does he commit a sin?
Answer:
Yes, he commits a sin for this. And if he does something to carry out his envy, it becomes even worse. And if he does not act, but finds in his heart hatred and envy toward his brother, and wishes for the removal of the blessing from him, then this is envy. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, if a Muslim envied his Muslim brother but did not speak or do anything, and this only occurred in his heart, does he commit a sin?
Answer:
Yes, he commits a sin for this. And if he does something to carry out his envy, it becomes even worse. And if he does not act, but finds in his heart hatred and envy toward his brother, and wishes for the removal of the blessing from him, then this is envy. Yes.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب الرهب من مساوئ الأخلاق — islamhouse.com (1:01:40)
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