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الفتح الربانی
Fath al-Rabbani
مسائل الأخلاق الحسنة وما يتعلق بهاIssues of Good Character and Related Matters
بَابُ التَّرْغِيْبِ فِي الْقِنَاعَةِ وَالْعِفَّةِChapter on encouragement to contentment and chastity
Hadith 9263
اُردوEn
عَنْ فَضَالَةَ بْنِ عُبَيْدٍ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَآلِهِ وَسَلَّمَ يَقُولُ طُوبَى لِمَنْ هُدِيَ إِلَى الْإِسْلَامِ وَكَانَ عَيْشُهُ كَفَافًا وَقَنَعَ
Sayyiduna Fadala bin Ubaid (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Glad tidings are for that person who is guided towards Islam, and his life consists of sustenance according to his need, and he remains content.
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … The meanings of Ṭūbā have been given as Paradise and also as a tree in Paradise.
Wealth and property are among the greatest blessings of Allah Ta‘ala; this blessing becomes the cause for performing many good deeds. However, if we consider the condition of most people, it must be said that if one is granted sustenance sufficient to meet basic needs and the ability to be content with it, then that is much better for one’s ultimate end in the Hereafter.
A wise Muslim should choose for himself a moderate and appropriate standard of living in order to avoid the hardships of poverty and deprivation, and should not pursue wealth and property beyond his needs. The result of such pursuit is prosperity, comfort, and leisure, and very few people are able to remain safe from the evil consequences of amassing wealth and property. This is especially true in this era full of trials and abundant sources of income. May Allah Ta‘ala protect us from this and grant us sufficient sustenance.
But it is unfortunate that today’s Muslim considers the accumulation of wealth and property to be the secret of success. This is the reason why qualities such as contentment, gratitude, and patience have disappeared among people. Even the common laborer, instead of appearing content and grateful for his lawful sustenance, is seen restless, caught up in dreams of becoming a millionaire overnight.
Wealth and property are among the greatest blessings of Allah Ta‘ala; this blessing becomes the cause for performing many good deeds. However, if we consider the condition of most people, it must be said that if one is granted sustenance sufficient to meet basic needs and the ability to be content with it, then that is much better for one’s ultimate end in the Hereafter.
A wise Muslim should choose for himself a moderate and appropriate standard of living in order to avoid the hardships of poverty and deprivation, and should not pursue wealth and property beyond his needs. The result of such pursuit is prosperity, comfort, and leisure, and very few people are able to remain safe from the evil consequences of amassing wealth and property. This is especially true in this era full of trials and abundant sources of income. May Allah Ta‘ala protect us from this and grant us sufficient sustenance.
But it is unfortunate that today’s Muslim considers the accumulation of wealth and property to be the secret of success. This is the reason why qualities such as contentment, gratitude, and patience have disappeared among people. Even the common laborer, instead of appearing content and grateful for his lawful sustenance, is seen restless, caught up in dreams of becoming a millionaire overnight.
