Is a reward recorded for a merchant who wishes to be like the generous merchant?

The questioner : There are two merchants, one of whom spends and the other does not. The second one says, "I wish I were like the one who spends," and asks, "Actions are by intentions." Does this count?

The Shaykh : He wished that Allah would give him wealth so that he could spend it in the cause of Allah, just as this other one spends.

The questioner : He is lazy in spending and wishes to be like the second man who spends.

The Shaykh : Yes, this is also a form of envy, meaning the person is afflicted with stinginess. He wishes that Allah the Exalted would open the doors of provision for him so that he would be generous. This is good.