عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رضي الله عنه، قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللهِ ﷺ: «انْظُرُوا إِلَى مَنْ أَسْفَلَ مِنْكُمْ، وَلَا تَنْظُرُوا إِلَى مَنْ هُوَ فَوْقَكُمْ؛فَهُوَ أَجْدَرُ أَنْ لَا تَزْدَرُوا نِعْمَةَ اللهِ عَلَيْكُمْ»
35 - Contentedness with the divine decree
Abu Hurayrah narrated that God’s Messenger (peace be upon him) said:
1. Look at those below you 2. and do not look at those above you. 3. You will then be less likely to belittle God’s favour.
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Summary of Meaning
The Prophet (peace be upon him) orders his companions to look at people who are less favoured than themselves in life’s fortunes, such as those who are poorer and weaker than them. They should not look up to those who are more favoured in their livelihood, health and other riches. If they act on the Prophet’s advice, they will be better able to appreciate what God has given them
