English translation

Rafi‘ b. Makith reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying, “Treating those under one’s authority well produces prosperity, but an evil nature produces evil fortune.” Abu Dawud transmitted it, but only in <i>al-Masabih</i> have I seen the additional words, “<i>Sadaqa</i> guards against an evil type of death and kindness lengthens life.”