Who Is Really Losing Sleep Over That Grudge?

Resentment feels like strength. It is actually one of the most debilitating diseases of the spiritual heart, and it only harms the one carrying it. In this short reflection, Shaykh Moutasem looks at how the Prophet ﷺ, who had every right to be resentful, carried none of it, and what he taught us to do instead. The answer is harder than forgiving, and it is the thing that finally frees the heart. In this video: - Why the one losing sleep over a grudge is you, not the person who wronged you - How the Prophet ﷺ responded to those who cursed, harmed, and tried to kill him - The prophetic instruction to do good to the very people who hurt you - A practical move for when someone leaves you off the invite list - The hadith on humbling yourself for the sake of Allah, and how it frees you from resentment What grudge could you trade for one small act of good this week? Chapters 0:00 The weight we all carry 0:35 Who is really losing sleep 1:10 He had every right to resentment. He forgave. 1:49 Beautiful character takes hard work 2:17 Freed from the prison of resentment 2:48 Do the opposite. Invite them, gift them 3:18 Humble yourself and Allah raises you 3:49 I refuse to let resentment imprison me