Being happy over the spiritual and worldly loss of others

· 3 Jumada I 1435 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

A person in the past felt happiness over the spiritual and worldly loss of certain other people. He now feels remorse and is aware of the warning
mentioned in the ahadith. What do you recommend he should do apart from repent?

Answer

He should try his best to correct himself.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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