Is the establishment of jealousy a religious obligation?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of the Wedding Feast

Book 37 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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Jealousy is incumbent upon a man. Evidence for this is found in the Prophet's statement regarding Sa'd's jealousy, indicating that Allah is more jealous than him. Furthermore, 'Ali stated that there is no good in one who is not jealous. Muhammad ibn 'Ali ibn al-Husayn stated that Abraham was extremely jealous and that every man lacking jealousy has a reversed heart.