Be generous and kind towards others

This hadith explains the futility of taking vows. It is narrated by Abu Huraira that Allah's Messenger forbade taking of vows and said that it does not avert Fate, but rather it is a means by which something can be extracted from the miser. This hadith teaches us that we should not rely on our own efforts to change our fate, as only Allah has control over what happens in our lives. Instead, we should focus on being generous and kind to others so that they may benefit from us in some way or another. Furthermore, this hadith also warns us against being too stingy with our resources as this could lead to people trying to take advantage of us through making promises or taking oaths for their own gain.