Wealth

1 Jumadal Akhirah 144127 January 2020

Trial in Wealth

QuestionKindly translate the following Hadith: أخبرنا محمد بن أبي سعيد، أبنا زاهر بن أحمد، أبنا محمد بن معاذ، ثنا الحسين بن الحسن، ثنا عبد الوهاب الثقفي، عن إسحاق بن سويد، عن مطرف، أن رجلا من أصحاب رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم حدثه، أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم…

26 Jumadal Ula 144122 January 2020

Abundance of Wealth Before Qiyamah

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? "Qiyamah will not arise until wealth becomes so abundant that a man will not find anyone to give his Zakah"

4 Rabi'ul Akhir 14412 December 2019

A Fabrication Regarding Poverty for Sahabah and Wealth for the Latter Generation

QuestionIs this Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "For my Sahabah, poverty is regarded to be good fortune/means of success but for the Believer who comes at the end of time, wealth is regarded to be good fortune/a means of success. Thus, if you are able to become…

14 Rabi'ul Awwal 144112 November 2019

The True Owners of the Wealth That a Person Leaves Behind

QuestionKindly mention the full Hadith wherein Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) asked the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum): "Who among you considers the wealth of his heir dearer to him than his own wealth"

29 Safar 144129 October 2019

The Trial of This Ummah Is Wealth

QuestionIs this authentic? The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Verily, every nation had a trial (fitnah), and the trial of my nation is wealth."

23 Safar 144123 October 2019

Some Signs of Qiyamah; Wealth and Trade Will Become Widespread

QuestionWhat is the source of this Hadith? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Among the signs of Qiyamah is that wealth will be widespread and in excess, business/trade will be widespread and knowledge/education will be [removed]"

21 Safar 144121 October 2019

The Earnings of One’s Children

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this Hadith? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Certainly your children are the purest of your earnings so eat from what your children earn [as per your need]"

11 Safar 144111 October 2019

Another Narration on Contentment

QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? عن أبي ذر رضي الله عنه، عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه قال: يا أبا ذر، أترى كثرة المال هو الغنى؟ قلت: نعم. قال: وترى أن قلة المال هو الفقر؟ قلت: نعم يا رسول الله. قال:ليس كذلك إنما الغنى غنى القلب والفقر فقر القلب

10 Muharram 144110 September 2019

Translation of a Hadith Regarding the Destruction of Excessive Wealth

QuestionIn the following Hadith, what is the translation of the following parts? أو خير هو and يقتل حبطا قام رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فخطب الناس فقال: لا والله، ما أخشى عليكم، أيها الناس، إلا ما يخرج الله لكم من زهرة الدنيا فقال رجل: يا رسول الله، أيأتي الخير…

27 Dhul Hijjah 144029 August 2019

An Incident Regarding Hakim ibn Hizam (radiyallahu ‘anhu) After the Battle of Hunayn

QuestionPlease assist in authenticating the incident related below: After the Battle of Hunayn, Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) gave Sayyiduna Hakim ibn Hizam (radiyallahu 'anhu) part of the goods collected after the battle. But Hakim (radiyallahu 'anhu) deemed it less. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, "I have given you…

28 Shawwal 14402 July 2019

Concealing Wealth

QuestionIn one Hadith, Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Don't declare your wealth as there are many envious people" What is the status of this Hadith?

22 Shawwal 144026 June 2019

Contentment Is True Wealth

QuestionIs this narration authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Richness is not having many belongings, but richness is contentment of the soul"