An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
10. Giving For The Cause of God
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THRIFT, EVEN IN THE MIDST OF PLENTY
The Prophet once passed by Saad while the latter
was pouring water over himself from a large vessel
to perform his ablution. “What is this extravagance,
O Saad?” said the Prophet. “Prophet of God,” said
Saad, “Can there be extravagance even if you are
standing on the banks of a river?” “Yes, “ replied
the Prophet.
(AHMAD,
MUSNAD)
BEING PUNCTILIOUS IN PAYING PEOPLE
THEIR DUES
Abdullah ibn Umar records the Prophet as saying:
“Pay a labourer his wages before his sweat has
dried.”
(IBN MAJAH,
SUNAN
)
A PIECE OF GOOD ADVICE IS MORE
PRECIOUS THAN A MATERIAL GIFT
According to lban ibn Salim, it is better if your
brother gives you some advice rather than a
material gift. “While wealth might corrupt you,
