Riyad as-Salihin, 257
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Many a person with shaggy and dusty hair, dusty and driven away from doors (because of their poverty and shabby clothes) were to swear by Allah (that something would happen), Allah will certainly make it happen". <b>[Muslim]</b>.
وعنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم:
رب أشعث أغبر مدفوع بالأبواب لو أقسم على الله لأبره
((رواه مسلم)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 257
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) Piety is the criterion; the more pious a person is, the more honorable he is in the sight of Allah Almighty.<br>
2) Most of the people of Hell are women because they are given to Fitnah, except those protected by Allah Almighty through piety.<br>
3) A slave has to guard against the trial of wealth. In fact, wealth may lead one to be tyrannical, and it could lead to his ruin and corruption. Therefore, a slave is enjoined to remain patient in poverty and in richness alike.<br>
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<b>Words in the Hadith:</b><br>
Disheveled: with uncombed hair, not having anything to improve his hair therewith.