2/10/2012 - Quote
Other Hadiths of the Prophet (pbuh) and/or sayings of the Imams are given here:
► The One Who Is Able And Fit And Does Not Work For Himself Or For Others, Allah Is Not Gracious To Him.
► Allah Is Gracious To The One Who Earns His Living By His Own Labor And Not By Begging.
► The One Who Has Enough Food For A Day And Night‑It Is Prohibited For Him To Beg.
► Pursuit Of Lawful Livelihood Is The Obligation Of Every Muslim, Man Or Woman. To Struggle For One’s Family’s Livelihood Is Like Fighting In The Way Of God. When Muhammad (Pbuh) Was Asked, “Whose Earnings Are Better?,” The Prophet (Pbuh) Answered, “Of Him Who Toils With His Own Hands.
► A Wise Man Relies On His Efforts And The Fool Relies On His Hopes. (Imam Ali.)
A righteous Muslim is a decent person. To earn his living he has to work for it. The kind of work depends on his capacity and the opportunities available to him. As a matter of fact, women are also allowed to work in the field of their specialty so long as it does not interfere with family responsibilities.
Therefore, Islam urges Muslims to depend on themselves, work hard and honorably and to earn their living as best as they can.
The person who begs of people will lose his self‑respect, will be looked down upon, and his dignity will suffer.”
“Islam then teaches us to work hard and not to beg,”
