An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
16. Earning A Living
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HONEST PARTNERS HAVE A THIRD PARTNER
IN GOD
The Prophet said: “So long as two partners working
together do not deceive each other, they have a third
partner in God, but when one deceives the other, God
departs from them and the devil comes between them.”
ACTING AS SPOKESMAN FOR THE HUMBLE
IN POSITION
Abdullah ibn Umar spoke in praise of anyone who
kept rulers informed of humble men’s needs, when
the latter had no access to those in power. God will
make him sure of foot on the bridge,” said he,
meaning the bridge over hell, “Where many feet
will slip, and many will fall into the abyss.”
(RAZIN, AL-BAZZAR)
GOD’S GENEROSITY TO THE GENEROUS
These words are attributed to Almighty God in
one of the Prophet’s sayings: Mankind, spend in
God’s cause; it shall be you who shall receive.”
(AL-BUKHARI, MUSLIM)
