Bismillahi r-Rahmani r-Rahim
The Silent Threat: A Man Without Conscience
In our rapidly deteriorating moral climate, a man without conscience is not just a bad influence — he is dangerous. He walks among us, blending into society, yet harboring deep corruption within. Such a man lacks a moral compass. He does not feel guilt, nor does he seek forgiveness. To him, manipulation, deceit, and betrayal are not sins, but strategies. We must be extremely vigilant, for these individuals spread spiritual disease like a virus — slowly, invisibly, and lethally.
Their lack of remorse makes them unpredictable and perilous. They don’t feel pain when others suffer. They are not guided by love, mercy, or faith. Their emptiness is a darkness that tries to consume all light around them. When such people enter our lives, they do not bring growth — they bring chaos, envy, and destruction.
The Nature of Evil: Why Bad People Want Others to Join Them
The character of evil individuals is highly contagious. They cannot stand goodness because it reminds them of their own wickedness. Instead of changing themselves, they try to corrupt those around them. Like a thief who mocks the honest, the wicked deride the righteous. They cannot bear to see someone walking the straight path — so they tempt, pressure, and manipulate others into joining their crooked road.
They seek to normalize sin. The more people who adopt their filthy traits, the less alone they feel. It gives them justification, a twisted sense of belonging. They whisper, mock, and criticize the upright, until even the good-hearted feel doubt. In this web of deceit, only those rooted in IMAN (faith) can escape the trap.
The Deep Root of Envy (Hasad)
Envy — the disease of the heart — is one of the most detestable qualities a person can harbor. Hasad burns the soul like fire devours dry wood. It makes a man restless at the success of his brother, jealous at the smile of a neighbor, angry at the happiness of a stranger. The envious person is never at peace. They cannot celebrate others, only wish their downfall.
In today’s society, envy is not just hidden in the heart — it is worn openly. People mask it with fake compliments, but their hearts bleed with hate. They scroll through social media, not to connect, but to compare. They pray for the failure of others instead of working on their own success. Such people are not just broken — they are dangerous to our community and our faith.
As Moulana Sheikh Nazim QS said, “They cannot look on another person’s goodness without wishing it would go away.” That is the core of envy — a satanic trait that is completely incompatible with faith. IMAN and envy can never live together.
IMAN cannot coexist with Envy
Faith is a light, and envy is a shadow. Where IMAN lives, there is gratitude, patience, trust in Allah, and love for fellow believers. But when envy creeps in, it extinguishes these lights. The envious person questions Allah’s will, His generosity, and His decisions. They act as if Allah has given others more than they deserve, and that is a form of silent kufr (disbelief).
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
“Beware of envy, for it devours good deeds just as fire devours wood.”
(Abu Dawood)
This hadith is a powerful warning. Even if a person fasts, prays, and gives charity — if they harbor envy, their good deeds are being burned to ashes. This is how serious the matter is. A person who claims to have faith, yet envies his brother, does not truly trust Allah’s wisdom and mercy.
Recognizing the Signs of a Dangerous Soul
In our daily interactions, we must learn to recognize signs of spiritual danger in people:
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They gossip constantly, especially about those who are doing well.
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They criticize good deeds, calling them ‘showing off’ or ‘hypocrisy’.
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They mock sincerity, trying to plant seeds of doubt in others.
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They show false friendliness, but celebrate your failures.
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They feel disturbed by your happiness, and never pray for your success.
Such individuals must not be entertained or allowed to influence our spiritual journey. As the Qur’an says:
“Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of the Daybreak… from the evil of the envier when he envies.”
(Surah Al-Falaq: 1,5)
This divine command shows us that the envier is not just a sinner — he is a source of evil. And protection from him must be actively sought.
The Cure: Strengthening Faith and Character
To guard ourselves from this disease, we must reinforce our IMAN and train our souls in humility and gratitude. Here are key ways to do that:
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Make sincere du’a for others’ success. The angels will pray the same for you.
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Thank Allah daily for your blessings, big or small.
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Cleanse your heart from hatred and comparison.
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Surround yourself with righteous people who remind you of Allah.
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Practice contentment (qana’ah) — trust that what you have is exactly what you need.
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Increase your remembrance (dhikr) — it softens the heart and sharpens the soul.
When we focus on our own path, envy dies. When we are grateful, jealousy fades. And when we remember that Allah is All-Wise and All-Knowing, we no longer question what He has decreed for others.
Conclusion: Purify the Heart Before It Corrupts the Soul
On this blessed day, let us reflect deeply. We must never allow envy to grow in our hearts. It is not just a sin — it is a poison. A man without conscience and full of envy can destroy entire communities. But a person of IMAN, contentment, and gratitude can uplift them.
Let us strive to be among those whose hearts are clean, whose intentions are pure, and whose eyes shine with love, not jealousy. Let us be protectors of faith, not destroyers of peace.
“O Allah, purify our hearts from envy, fill them with light and faith, and protect us from those who wish us harm.”
May your day be filled with light, your heart with peace, and your soul with sincerity.
Wa min Allah at-Tawfiq. Al-Fatiha.
