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Be Content (Qana'ah)
Difficulty:Medium
Just a habit change
sahih
The Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Successful is the one who accepts Islam, is granted sufficient provision, and is made content by Allah with what He has given him."
Source: Sahih Muslim 1051
The Science
Contentment with what one has counters the endless craving for more and is linked to greater satisfaction and lower anxiety about possessions.
How to Practice
1
Look at those who have less, not more, than you
2
Be thankful for sufficiency rather than seeking excess
3
Limit comparison with others' lifestyles
4
Spend within your means without envy
Muslims revived this Sunnah
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