💌 If you're among the wealthy, say Alhamdulillah,
Make sure your riches don't lead you away from Allah.
If you're with those who struggle, strive and say your Du'as.
Know the poor Muslims are the first to enter Jannah.
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Don't feel ashamed if there are items you can't afford.
It's not a blessing to be deluded by this world,
Taking pride in how much wealth one's bank account can hold,
Looking down on the righteous and good deeds they uphold.
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I'd rather seek the treasures of Islamic knowledge
Than chase after the dollars which the rich keep hoarded.
I admire those brave enough to wear clothes repeated
Than those who keep increasing the size of their closet.
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Let the rich flaunt the fancy restaurants they went to,
Instead of envying, we increase in gratitude -
Grateful to Allah that we can taste different food,
Aware of refugees worldwide and what they go through.
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Too much money in many cases may cause damage,
If surplus income keeps one away from what's Wajib,
Being distracted by being materialistic,
Preferring joyful travel to Islamic classes.
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It's okay if we don't know the names of well-known brands,
From Gucci to Prada, Chanel, Armani and Vans.
What matters is Islam we study and understand,
Maintain good character so Jannah is where we land.
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Simplicity which teaches patience and contentment
Is better than extravagant life with misguidance.
Regardless of savings, use only halal income,
And with them do good deeds to deserve Jannah's entrance.
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📖 Al-Mustawrid RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated that Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "What is the example of this worldly life in comparison to the Hereafter other than one of you dipping his finger in the sea? Let him see what he brings forth."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2858
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
📖 Anas Ibn Malik RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Whoever is concerned about the Hereafter, Allah will place richness in his heart, bring his affairs together, and the world will come to him although he is reluctant for it. Whoever is concerned about the world, Allah will place poverty between his eyes, disorder his affairs, and he will get nothing of the world but what is decreed for him."
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2465
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
📖 Abu Dharr RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "O Abu Dharr, do you say an abundance of possessions is wealth?" I said 'yes.' The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Do you say a lack of possessions is poverty?" I said 'yes.' The Prophet SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam repeated this three times, then he said, "Wealth is in the heart and poverty is in the heart. Whoever is wealthy in his heart will not be harmed no matter what happens in the world. Whoever is impoverished in his heart will not be satisfied no matter how much he has in the world. Verily, he will only be harmed by the greed of his own soul."
Source: Al-Mu’jam Al-Kabīr 1618
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Al-Albani
