Riyad as-Salihin, 570
Ibn Mas'ud (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Envy is permitted only in two cases: A man whom Allah gives wealth, and he disposes of it rightfully, and a man to whom Allah gives knowledge which he applies and teaches it." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
وعن عبد الله بن مسعود رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : “ لا حسد إلا فى اثنتين : رجل آتاه الله مالاً ، فسلطه على هلكته فى الحق، ورجل آتاه الله حكمة فهو يقضي بها ويعلمها” ((متفق عليه وتقدم شرحه قريباً)) .
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- In-Book Reference
- Introduction, Hadith 570
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) Successful is the one whom Allah has given wealth and he spends it in ways pleasing to Him. This is one of the best areas of competition.<br>
2) Wealth is a trust, and it will one day be returned to its Owner. So, let a person fear his Lord with regard to how he earns his money and how he spends it.