By: Shaykhul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah

Some people said while explaining its meaning: ‘Envy (hasad) is a grievance that befalls one due to knowledge of the good condition of the wealthy.’ So in accordance with this it is not possible that the person upon whom the blessings have been bestowed be jealous of these blessings and is accustomed to them.A group of people said: ‘It is a desire to have the blessings removed from the one who is envied even if the one who is jealous does not attain the likes of these blessings.’ This is different from ghubta (also meaning envy) because it refers to a desire to possess the blessings bestowed upon the one who is envied but without the desire to see them removed from him. Strictly speaking, envy (hasad) is hatred and disliking the good condition of the envied one. This of two types:

By Dr. Lili Yulyadi Arnakim

Risk traditionally means possibility of meeting danger or suffering, harm or loss. Risk is an element of life in this world for being ignorant of the future. It is also factor of investing that one should take time to understand prior to selecting any specific investment instruments or any new adventures. Many Muslims misunderstand the concept of fate. For some Muslims believe that the future in the hand of God, where they are facing with fatalistic mentality by putting themselves in the doctrine, whether one is rich or poor, happy or sad, it is fated by God. It is a good dealing with luck. In fact, efforts and prayers should precede this kind of belief. Muslims are asked to work hard in order to be able to change their conditions as God says "… Verily never will God change the condition of a people until they change it themselves (with their own souls)…" (Qur'an 13:11). However, it is true that only God knows one's future and fate. Thus Muslim should strive to achieve the goodness in this world and the hereafter. Submission to God, of course, has a positive effect on human behavior. For it will lead to peace and contentment. Undoubtedly, one has to submit every single thing to God, but it supposes to be after his hands stretch out to do the best effort as he can, to change himself, so that he would be able to manage and to cope with unforeseen calamities or misfortune.
Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him once asked a Bedouin who had left his camel untied, "Why do not tie your camel?" the Bedouin answered, " I put my trust in God" the prophet then said, "tie up your camel first then put your trust in God". This conversation depicts not only how should Muslims accept their fate but it also indicates how do Muslims reduce the risk of loss and calamities.