What is the treatment for one who knows that he has the trait of envy?
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The questioner : How is the treatment for one who knows that he has this blameworthy trait, envy?
The Shaykh : The treatment for it is that he should praise everyone from whom he sees something that pleases him, saying: May Allah bless you, or May Allah be blessed, or something similar to that. This is with regard to what he says with his tongue.
As for what is in his heart, it is obligatory for him to acknowledge that every blessing is from Allah (Mighty and Majestic), He is the One who bestowed it upon whomever He wills of His servants. So he should ask Allah for such a blessing and turn away from the servants of Allah.
The Shaykh : The treatment for it is that he should praise everyone from whom he sees something that pleases him, saying: May Allah bless you, or May Allah be blessed, or something similar to that. This is with regard to what he says with his tongue.
As for what is in his heart, it is obligatory for him to acknowledge that every blessing is from Allah (Mighty and Majestic), He is the One who bestowed it upon whomever He wills of His servants. So he should ask Allah for such a blessing and turn away from the servants of Allah.