Thinker’s opinions in Middle Ages on the feeling of Envy

Abstract

Regardless of the throughout epoch, there are feelings that remain unchanged. The behavior of people in society and their relationships with each other are similar, despite the difference in historic date. Only centuries, years and characters have undergone change. Envy is one of the feelings that is considered the scourge of all ages and which, as it deepens, leads to serious tragedies. It is an emotion that creates in the ignorant a negative attitude towards the success of talented and skilful men, causing causeless conflicts. The article describes these obstacles that medieval scientists and thinkers. Examples are given from the works of Qatran Tabrizi (1012-1091), Khatib Tabrizi (1030-1109), Aynalkuzat Miyaneji (1099-1131), Shihaba al-Din Yahya al-Suhrawardi (1154-1191), Khaqani Shirvani (1126-1199), Nizami Ganjavi (1141- 1209). These prejudices in society were analyzed using examples from the works of thinkers.