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Contentment (Qana’ah) is one of the greatest qualities!

Why do we compare things that are naturally different?

Why compare a watermelon to an apple? Yes, they’re both round, but one is naturally bigger and juicier.

Why compare the moon to the sun? One shines in the night and the other in the day; they each have their unique purpose.

Why would anyone compare a dog to a cat? They are entirely different by nature.

Yet, we humans constantly compare ourselves to others. We see someone blessed with something we desire, and instead of being grateful for what we have, we feel envy or sadness. But is this fair to ourselves or to Allah, who knows what is best for each of us?

This reminds me again of a powerful story narrated by one of our beloved teachers, Shaykh Sharafuddeen Gbadebo Raji (may Allah bless him). During one of his lectures, Dr Sharoff mentioned an incident involving Shaykh Ibn Baaz and Shaykh Albani, two great scholars of Islam.

It happens that some students of Shaykh Ibn Baaz informed him that more people attended Shaykh Albani’s lectures than his.

But instead of feeling upset, Shaykh Ibn Baaz calmly replied by quoting this verse of the Qur’an:

"This is the favor of Allah. He grants it to whoever He wills. And Allah is the Lord of infinite bounty."

What a beautiful and content response! Imagine if we could all adopt this mindset when someone close to us is favored by Allah.

If a friend you graduated with lands a great job while you’re still searching, don’t despair. Allah may have blessed you with a happy family and children, while your friend is still waiting for the same after years of marriage.


If someone wins a contract you were competing for, don’t harbor envy. Remember, they might be battling an illness or difficulty, while you enjoy good health and peace of mind.

We each have unique blessings and trials, and Allah’s distribution of His favors is always just and wise.

Contentment (*Qana’ah*) is one of the greatest qualities a believer can possess. It shields the heart from envy, brings peace, and strengthens our connection with Allah.

Gratitude is the key to unlocking more blessings. Allah says:

"If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favor]."

Dear brothers and sisters, let us stop comparing our lives to others. Instead, reflect on what Allah has given us.

When I look at my blessings and you look at yours, we’ll realize that Allah’s wisdom is perfect. He knows what is best for each of us.

Don’t let envy or jealousy creep into your heart.

Celebrate others’ successes and trust Allah’s plan for your own life.

May Allah grant us hearts filled with contentment, protect us from envy, and make us truly grateful servants. Ameen.

Abu afs Lukgaf

Contentment is a virtue and inestimable trait possessed only by the righteous ones. May Allah bless us with this precious trait. Jumu'ah Mubarak!

Màsha Allah! One of the rare qualities that most people lack in today's world. Indeed life could have been different if we're contented.

If you have Qana’ah, you have everything .

doffman:
If you have Qana’ah, you have everything .

May God imbibe Qana’ah in Me