An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
16. Earning A Living
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THE GREATEST CHARITY IS THAT BESTOWED
UPON THE MOST ILL-PROVIDED FOR
Suraqah ibn Malik recalls the Prophet asking him if
he wished to know the greatest act of charity.
Suraqah said that he did. “It is to be kind to a
daughter of yours who (having been widowed or
divorced) returns to your home with no one to look
after her but yourself.”
(IBN MAJAH,
SUNAN)
THE GREATEST IN INTELLIGENCE IS THE
LEAST ATTACHED TO THE WORLD
“If one were to leave a will for his property to be
given to the most intelligent of men, it should be
handed over to the one who is least attached to
worldly things.”
(IMAM SHAFI‘I)
THE BEST PROVISION IS THAT WHICH HAS
BEEN EARNED
“Man has not partaken of any provision more
blessed than that for which he has worked with his
