Salat
Reported by Jabir (RA): The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, "The similitude of the five (obligatory) Salat is like a river running at the door of one of you in which he takes a bath five times a day." [Muslim]
What Does the Quran Say About Envy?
In the Quran, envy is described as an emotion that is worthy of God's condemnation. With envy in one's heart, one starts to question the wisdom of Allah's blessings. One cannot feel envious towards another person without asking, "why not me?" It is not our place to question Allah's wisdom, but to have faith that Allah knows best. “Say: ‘Verily, my Sustainer has forbidden only shameful deeds, be they open or secret, and every kind of sin, and unjustified envy, and the ascribing of divinity to others beside Him…” (7:33). “Out of their selfish envy, many among the followers of earlier revelation would like to bring you back to denying the truth after you have attained to faith - even after the truth has become clear unto them. Nonetheless, forgive and forbear, until God shall make manifest His will: behold, God has the power to will anything (2:109). “Behold, Allah enjoins justice, and the doing of good, and generosity towards one's fellow-men. And H...
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