greed (الطَّمَعُ)
الثقافة والدعوة التربية والسلوك
التعريف :
That a person looks eagerly to having something without there being anything to suggest it. It is mostly used in reference to what may be happening soon.
المعنى الاصطلاحي :
Desiring something and being keen on attaining it.
الشرح المختصر :
"Tama‘" (avarice) for worldly possessions and lusts is a despicable trait that makes one a slave to his personal desires. "Tama‘" is classified into two categories: 1. Reprehensible "tama‘", which is "tama‘" for perishable worldly gains and its adornments, such as wealth, women, authority, etc. 2. Praiseworthy "tama‘", which is hope for the mercy of Allah and His Paradise, and expecting good from Allah as well as His pardon and forgiveness.
التعريف اللغوي المختصر :
"Tama‘": extreme avarice. Opposite: "ya’s" (despair). Original meaning: strong expectation in the heart.