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Riyad as-Salihin 521 (Book) #38906
The True Meaning of Richness

SUMMARY: Self-sufficiency is the true definition of richness.

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet said, "Richness is not the abundance of wealth, rather it is self-sufficiency". Al-Bukhari and Muslim.
عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه عن النبي قال‏:‏ ‏"‏ليس الغنى عن كثرة العرض، ولكن الغنى غنى النفس‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏ ‏"‏العرض‏"‏ بفتح العين والراء‏:‏ هو المال‏.‏

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wealth  *  selfsufficiency  *  riches  *  abundance  *  maal  *  istiqaamah  *  ghinaa

QUICK LESSONS:
Strive for self-sufficiency rather than material abundance in order to achieve true richness in life.
EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith by Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) teaches us that true richness does not come from having a lot of wealth or abundance. Instead, it comes from being self-sufficient and content with what one has. This means that even if someone has very little money or possessions, they can still be considered rich if they are able to provide for themselves and their families without relying on anyone else. It also implies that having too much money can actually lead to unhappiness and discontentment as one may become too focused on acquiring more wealth instead of appreciating what they already have. Therefore, this hadith encourages us to strive for self-sufficiency rather than material abundance in order to achieve true richness in life.

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