The more the body enjoys, the more the soul become sullied, and there is safety in having little. Taking only that which you need from this world is an early comfort that Allah bestows upon those whom He pleases among His slaves. Verily! We will inherit the earth and whatsoever is thereon. (Quran 19:40) One poet said: "Water, bread, and shade, These form a most worthy … [Read more...] about Grieve Not Over Being Poor.
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Don’t Grieve If You Are Poor, for Your True Value
Don't Grieve If You Are Poor, for Your True Value Is Not Determined by Your Bank Balance. 'Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "The (true) value of every person is weighed according to the good that he does." Therefore the value of a scholar is based on his knowledge, on whether it is limited or vast, and on the degree to which he disseminates his knowledge. Similarly, … [Read more...] about Don’t Grieve If You Are Poor, for Your True Value