Greed is a bad trait that makes a person spiteful, who does not wish well for others, and selfish, desiring only good for himself.

Our noble Prophet taught us to embody many good virtues and to avoid reprehensible ones; among the worst traits that we must avoid is the trait of greed.

Greed means the desire to have everything, and to possess more without considering the needs of others, it is the opposite of satisfaction and contentment.

The greedy person is one who is never satisfied, not content with what Allah has allotted for him, but always seeks more even at the expense of others.

He does not rejoice in the success of others and their gains, but sits regretfully, pondering how he can snatch these opportunities for himself, which taxes his mind, his body, and steals his peace of mind.

He never leads a happy life as a result of his greed and selfishness which Allah and His Messenger forbade when he said: "None of you believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself."

Greed causes many harms to the person himself. A greedy person is unlikable, everyone feels that he is selfish so they stay away from him, and avoid dealing with him.

He is also a person who lives in poverty and dies in poverty; the greedy person always feels poor, no matter how many opportunities and wealth he possesses, which makes him stingy, unwilling to spend.

And the greedy person loses the pleasure of Allah, as he does not believe in wishing good for others, does not help them, nor does he embody the altruism that the Prophet of Allah, peace be upon him, called us to.

Among the most prominent negative effects caused by greed are hostility and hatred among members of the community, and it makes them race to acquire things that are not rightfully theirs.

This causes concentration of wealth in the hands of a segment of people over others, greed also fuels a spirit of negative competition between individuals, plotting against each other so that one of them gets more than the other, all of which are reprehensible traits forbidden by religion.

Allah commanded His servants to be fair, not to be overwhelmed by greed, to embody the love of altruism and wish good for others to the same extent a person wishes for himself, anyone who only wishes good for himself is a greedy person whose desires are never satisfied.

A message must be directed to parents and children to teach their offspring how to be moderate in possessing things.

To steer clear of greed and the greedy, to strive to be the seed of goodness; in a life that rejects behaving in the style of greed and monopoly; in acquiring things and satisfaction is an inexhaustible treasure, and greed is a harm that does not benefit.

A content person is one who is at peace, accepting Allah's decree and the sustenance He has written for him, happy with what he possesses even if it is little.

Unlike the greedy person who thinks that a lot of money is what brings happiness, he embarks in this world running like beasts to get more.

He forgets that life goes on, leaves his family and loved ones behind him, runs to gather and hoard money, thus losing everything beautiful in this life without realizing it.

One of the most famous quotes about greed is from Harun al-Rashid: "The soul is greedy and the means are inadequate... The soul perishes between despair and greed."

Luqman the Wise warns about greed: "My son, beware of greed for it is present poverty. My son, do not eat anything to your fill, for leaving it for the dog is better for you than eating it."

And our noble Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said: "If the son of Adam had two valleys of wealth, he would long for a third. Nothing fills the belly of Adam's son except dust, and Allah turns to him who turns (to Him)."

And, "If a believer knew what punishment is with Allah, no one would have a desire for His Paradise, and if a disbeliever knew what mercy is with Allah, no one would despair of His Paradise."

Greed, therefore, is a destructive force that should be actively avoided. It breeds negativity, selfishness, and damages the social fabric of communities. Being content with what one has and demonstrating generosity to others is not only a commendable act in Islamic teachings, but also fosters harmony and understanding among people. Parents should instill these values in their children to promote a more balanced and equitable society.