<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br> 1) There is no link between loving the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) and being wealthy. Indeed, the sign of love for him is to follow him closely and adhere to his Sunnah. Greater following denotes greater love.<br> 2) The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) is authentically reported to have said: “How excellent is the good wealth for the good person.” So, he praised the lawfully earned money if it is spent in a proper manner.<br> 3) Whoever is keen to follow the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) will be required to have little of worldly possessions. True love for the Hereafter and indulgence in worldly pleasures cannot exist together in a believer’s heart.<br> Note:<br> Some may take this Hadith to mean that "poverty is inseparable from the people of piety", whereas there is actually no correlation between them. Wealth and opulence may even be combined with piety and love for the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him). Rather, the Hadith refers to patience over afflictions in general, which are destined to befall the believer to raise his rank and expiate his sins.<br> This meaning is further confirmed by another version of this Hadith cited in Sahih Ibn Hibbān, in which ‘Abdullāh ibn Mughaffal (may Allah be pleased with him) said: A man came to the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) and said: “O Messenger of Allah, by Allah, I love you.” The Prophet said: “Afflictions come to those who love me faster than a torrent runs to its destination.”