Riyad as-Salihin, 264
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "A Miskin (needy) is not the one who can be turned away with a date-fruit or two, or a morsel or two. The true Miskin is one who, despite his poverty, abstains from begging". <b>[Al- Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
وعنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم:
ليس المسكين الذي ترده التمرة والتمرتان، ولا اللقمة واللقمتان إنما المسكين الذي يتعفف
((متفق عليه)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 264
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) The Hadith explains the description of the person who is truly in need, being the one who expects relief form Allah Almighty without begging from people.<br>
2) A poor person should remain patient until he receives provision form Allah Almighty. When one pins his hope on the Creator, He will spare him his need, but when he pins his hope on people, he will become even more poor and needy.