Hadith

Hadith on Wealth

15 sayings

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1. The Holy Prophet [s] said

   Avail yourself of five things before five other things: youth before oldness, health before illness, wealth before need, convenience before inconvenience and life before death.

   Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 247; Page No. 40&41 · permalink

2. The Holy Prophet [s] said

   By your wealth protect your fame and respect.

   Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 361; Page No. 56 · permalink

3. The Holy Prophet [s] said

   Give good tidings to the poor believers that in the Day of Judgment, they will get rid (of the trial) five hundred years earlier than the rich-the former residing in Paradise, benefiting from God's blessings, and the latter being called to account.

   Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 675; Page No. 98 · permalink

4. The Holy Prophet [s] said

   Beautiful hair and visage, (material) properties, and good language are among man's wealth.

   Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 304; Page No. 48 · permalink

5. Imam Sadiq (as.) said

   Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) narrates from his ancestors that One who recites the Holy Quran for making money, will have no flesh on his face when he comes on the Day of Judgment.

   Iqbal al-A`amal, page 348 · permalink

6. The Holy Prophet [s] said

   All holders of wealth are more entitled than others to use it as they wish.

   Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 178; Page No. 32 · permalink

7. The Holy Prophet [s] said

   Little wealth for which one can thank God is better than a lot for which one falls short in so doing.

   Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 1194; Page No. 171 · permalink

8. The Holy Prophet [s] said

   Horses abound in everlasting gains and achievements and stand as a source of assistance for their owners, and spending for horses is like unto being generous in giving charity.

   Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 915; Page No. 129 · permalink

9. The Holy Prophet [s] said

   Horses abound in everlasting gains and stand as a source of assistance for their owners. So, caress horses' foreheads, ask God for their good, adorn them with something, but not with warfare implements.

   Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 916; Page No. 129 · permalink

10. The Holy Prophet [s] said

    Horses abound in everlasting gains, and spending for them is like unto spending generously for one's family.

    Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 917; Page No. 129 · permalink

11. The Holy Prophet [s] said

    Horses abound in everlasting gains, i.e. spoils and rewards.

    Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 918; Page No. 129 · permalink

12. The Holy Prophet [s] said

    An old man can feel young for loving two things: long life and abundant wealth.

    Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 212; Page No. 36 · permalink

13. The Holy Prophet [s] said

    An old man's heart is young for two things: love of life and love of wealth.

    Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 214; Page No. 36 · permalink

14. The Holy Prophet [s] said

    Descent is (like unto) wealth.

    Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 448; Page No. 67 · permalink

15. The Holy Prophet [s] said

    Dinars and Dirhams are seals of God on the earth, and the requests of whoever delivers his Master's seals to Him will be granted.

    Nahj al Fasahah; Tradition No. 449; Page No. 67 · permalink

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