Let’s explore how the Qur’an presents the model of human behavior in both ease and adversity, and how the prophets — especially the Holy Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) — handled FOM, nazr, and jealousy from others when they themselves faced suffering or worldly loss.
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🌿 1. The Quranic Standard: Steadfastness in All Circumstances
The Qur’an sets a universal model:
“Who, when afflicted with calamity, say, ‘Surely, to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return.’”
(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:156)
“So that you may not grieve for what has escaped you, nor exult over what He has given you. Allah loves not the arrogant, the boastful.”
(Surah Al-Hadid 57:23)
This means a believer’s heart stays balanced — neither broken by loss nor blinded by success.
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🌤 2. Prophets in Good Times — Gratitude, Humility, and Service
Prophet Sulaiman (as)
Despite his vast kingdom, he acknowledged all power as a trust:
“This is by the grace of my Lord that He may try me whether I am grateful or ungrateful.”
(Surah An-Naml 27:40)
He didn’t succumb to arrogance or indulgence — showing that success is a test, not a reward to boast about.
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Prophet Yusuf (as)
When he rose from slavery to kingship, he remained forgiving and humble:
“No blame shall lie on you this day. May Allah forgive you, and He is the Most Merciful of those who show mercy.”
(Surah Yusuf 12:92)
He embodied grace in victory — no bitterness, no revenge, no showing off to those who wronged him.
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🌑 3. Prophets in Hardship — Patience, Hope, and Inner Contentment
Prophet Ayyub (Job) (as)
He lost wealth, health, and family — yet his lips praised Allah:
“And remember Job, when he cried to his Lord, ‘Affliction has touched me, and You are the Most Merciful of the merciful.’”
(Surah Al-Anbiya 21:83)
He never compared himself to others; instead, he saw even his suffering as a chance for nearness to Allah.
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Prophet Musa (as)
He faced exile, fear, and rejection by Pharaoh’s people, yet the Qur’an says:
“Fear not; surely, I am with you both — I hear and I see.”
(Surah Ta-Ha 20:46)
He trusted divine companionship when worldly companionship failed — the antidote to FOMO and isolation.
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Prophet Ya‘qub (Jacob) (as)
When separated from his beloved son Yusuf, he said:
“I only complain of my sorrow and grief to Allah, and I know from Allah what you do not know.”
(Surah Yusuf 12:86)
He didn’t express envy of others’ joy; his patience (sabr jameel) was silent and beautiful — a lesson against jealousy and self-pity.
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🌙 4. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) — The Perfect Balance
The Holy Prophet (ﷺ) lived through extreme highs and lows:
From being orphaned, boycotted, and exiled — to being the leader of Arabia.
In Adversity
“Did He not find thee an orphan and give thee shelter? And He found thee wandering and guided thee.”
(Surah Ad-Duha 93:6–7)
When the Quraysh prospered materially, he neither envied nor despaired. Instead, Allah consoled him:
“And surely the Hereafter is better for thee than the present life.”
(93:4)
This verse directly addresses the feeling of missing out — reminding that worldly delay is not divine neglect.
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In Success
After conquest and triumph, he entered Makkah with his head bowed in humility, reciting:
“When the help of Allah comes, and the victory… glorify thy Lord with His praise and seek His forgiveness.”
(Surah An-Nasr 110:1–3)
He didn’t flaunt victory — he sought forgiveness, knowing blessings demand gratitude, not pride.
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Against Jealousy and Nazr
The Qur’an itself gives him — and us — the prayer of protection:
“And from the evil of the envier when he envies.”
(Surah Al-Falaq 113:5)
He taught contentment:
“Look at those below you, not at those above you, for this will help you not to belittle Allah’s favors upon you.”
(Hadith – Muslim)
This is the prophetic cure for FOMO and envy — gratitude-focused living.
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💫 5. The Inner Lesson — Handling FOMO, Nazr, and Jealousy
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🌿 1. The Quranic Standard: Steadfastness in All Circumstances
The Qur’an sets a universal model:
“Who, when afflicted with calamity, say, ‘Surely, to Allah we belong and to Him shall we return.’”
(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:156)
“So that you may not grieve for what has escaped you, nor exult over what He has given you. Allah loves not the arrogant, the boastful.”
(Surah Al-Hadid 57:23)
This means a believer’s heart stays balanced — neither broken by loss nor blinded by success.
⸻
🌤 2. Prophets in Good Times — Gratitude, Humility, and Service
Prophet Sulaiman (as)
Despite his vast kingdom, he acknowledged all power as a trust:
“This is by the grace of my Lord that He may try me whether I am grateful or ungrateful.”
(Surah An-Naml 27:40)
He didn’t succumb to arrogance or indulgence — showing that success is a test, not a reward to boast about.
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Prophet Yusuf (as)
When he rose from slavery to kingship, he remained forgiving and humble:
“No blame shall lie on you this day. May Allah forgive you, and He is the Most Merciful of those who show mercy.”
(Surah Yusuf 12:92)
He embodied grace in victory — no bitterness, no revenge, no showing off to those who wronged him.
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🌑 3. Prophets in Hardship — Patience, Hope, and Inner Contentment
Prophet Ayyub (Job) (as)
He lost wealth, health, and family — yet his lips praised Allah:
“And remember Job, when he cried to his Lord, ‘Affliction has touched me, and You are the Most Merciful of the merciful.’”
(Surah Al-Anbiya 21:83)
He never compared himself to others; instead, he saw even his suffering as a chance for nearness to Allah.
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Prophet Musa (as)
He faced exile, fear, and rejection by Pharaoh’s people, yet the Qur’an says:
“Fear not; surely, I am with you both — I hear and I see.”
(Surah Ta-Ha 20:46)
He trusted divine companionship when worldly companionship failed — the antidote to FOMO and isolation.
⸻
Prophet Ya‘qub (Jacob) (as)
When separated from his beloved son Yusuf, he said:
“I only complain of my sorrow and grief to Allah, and I know from Allah what you do not know.”
(Surah Yusuf 12:86)
He didn’t express envy of others’ joy; his patience (sabr jameel) was silent and beautiful — a lesson against jealousy and self-pity.
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🌙 4. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) — The Perfect Balance
The Holy Prophet (ﷺ) lived through extreme highs and lows:
From being orphaned, boycotted, and exiled — to being the leader of Arabia.
In Adversity
“Did He not find thee an orphan and give thee shelter? And He found thee wandering and guided thee.”
(Surah Ad-Duha 93:6–7)
When the Quraysh prospered materially, he neither envied nor despaired. Instead, Allah consoled him:
“And surely the Hereafter is better for thee than the present life.”
(93:4)
This verse directly addresses the feeling of missing out — reminding that worldly delay is not divine neglect.
⸻
In Success
After conquest and triumph, he entered Makkah with his head bowed in humility, reciting:
“When the help of Allah comes, and the victory… glorify thy Lord with His praise and seek His forgiveness.”
(Surah An-Nasr 110:1–3)
He didn’t flaunt victory — he sought forgiveness, knowing blessings demand gratitude, not pride.
⸻
Against Jealousy and Nazr
The Qur’an itself gives him — and us — the prayer of protection:
“And from the evil of the envier when he envies.”
(Surah Al-Falaq 113:5)
He taught contentment:
“Look at those below you, not at those above you, for this will help you not to belittle Allah’s favors upon you.”
(Hadith – Muslim)
This is the prophetic cure for FOMO and envy — gratitude-focused living.
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💫 5. The Inner Lesson — Handling FOMO, Nazr, and Jealousy
TemptationProphetic ResponseQuranic / Prophetic Example
FOMO – fear of missing what others haveFocus on divine timing and trust Allah’s plan“And it may be that you dislike a thing while it is good for you…” (2:216)
Nazr (evil eye) – when others envy youSeek refuge in Allah and stay humble in blessingsSurah Al-Falaq (113)
Jealousy – when others succeedReplace comparison with du‘a for their good and patience for yourself“Perhaps your Lord will give you better than that.” (25:10)
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🌾 6. The Summary Principle
“Indeed, the most honored of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous among you.”
(Surah Al-Hujurat 49:13)
True worth isn’t in possessions or status — it’s in steadfastness (istiqamah), gratitude (shukr), and patience (sabr).
Every Prophet exemplified these at both peaks and valleys of life.
FOMO – fear of missing what others haveFocus on divine timing and trust Allah’s plan“And it may be that you dislike a thing while it is good for you…” (2:216)
Nazr (evil eye) – when others envy youSeek refuge in Allah and stay humble in blessingsSurah Al-Falaq (113)
Jealousy – when others succeedReplace comparison with du‘a for their good and patience for yourself“Perhaps your Lord will give you better than that.” (25:10)
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🌾 6. The Summary Principle
“Indeed, the most honored of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous among you.”
(Surah Al-Hujurat 49:13)
True worth isn’t in possessions or status — it’s in steadfastness (istiqamah), gratitude (shukr), and patience (sabr).
Every Prophet exemplified these at both peaks and valleys of life.
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