How Do We Understand That Envy Is Justified in One Who Has Knowledge? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

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How Do We Understand That Envy Is Justified in One Who Has Knowledge?

Shaykh Irshaad will elucidate the dual meaning of the word “envy” in Arabic. Through his teachings, he will uncover when jealousy is considered righteous and explore the contexts where experiencing this emotion is acceptable.

Shaykh Irshaad Sedick was raised in South Africa in a traditional Muslim family. He graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah in Strand, Western Cape, under the guidance of the late world-renowned scholar Shaykh Taha Karaan (Allah have mercy on him), where he taught. Shaykh Irshaad has fifteen years of teaching experience at some of the leading Islamic institutes in Cape Town). He is currently building an Islamic podcast, education, and media platform called ‘Isnad Academy’ and has completed his Master’s degree in the study of Islam at the University of Johannesburg. He has a keen interest in healthy Prophetic living and fitness.