Riyad as-Salihin, 539
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "It is better for anyone of you to carry a bundle of wood on his back and sell it than to beg of someone whether he gives him or refuses." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم :
لأن يحتطب أحدكم حزمة على ظهره، خير له من أن يسأل أحداً فيعطيه أو يمنعه
((متفق عليه)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 539
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) Lawful work is a source of honor and dignity for the believer, even if it is lowly in people’s eyes.<br>
2) It is part of reliance upon Allah Almighty that a person pursues the proper means, starts to work, and seeks his sustenance.