Anger, resentment and jealousy, of Imam Al-Ghazali

Anger, resentment and jealousy : How to overcome them through spiritual exercise ? , by Imam Al-Ghazâlî , Collection Revivification of the Good Practices of the Muslim Religion , Translation of the book : Kitab dhamm l-ghadhab wa l hiqd wa-l hasad ” (كتاب ذم الغضب و الحقد و الحسد)

The prophet ( sws ) said: " the strong man is not the one who excels in the fight, but the one who manages to contain himself in the moment of anger". It is for not having been able to master this unjust anger, born of pride and jealousy, that Satan and Cain were cursed. The imam writes: “This flame of anger is extracted from the pride buried in the heart of any stubborn despot. »

In a hadith qudsi , God says: “My mercy will prevail over My wrath”. God is The Righteous ( Al-'Adl ) , The Most Gentle ( Ar-Ra'ùf ) , The Patient ( As-Sabûr ) , The Forgiving (Al ' Afww ) , The Holy ( Al-Quddûs ) , and His Wrath is therefore still just and holy. As for anger in His creatures, it is not always justified or measured, far from it.

Anger , resentment and jealousy: Here is a devastating trio, which feeds on hatred and which breeds hatred. A hadith reports: “ Jealousy consumes good deeds as fire consumes wood. »

About the Author: Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali

Imam Abu Hâmid al-Ghazâlî ( 1058-1111 ) is undoubtedly the most widely read and appreciated Muslim scholar of all time. His writings embrace all areas of the believer's faith and life. It is an authentic model of great Muslim scholarship.

Collection: Revival of the Good Practices of the Muslim Religion
This collection translates the books of the ihya '. It aims to revitalize the sciences and practices of Islam; Whether they are cultural, spiritual, ethical, moral or societal, as well as Islamic manners and savoir-être .