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Riyad as-Salihin 540 (Book) #38925
The Value of Hard Work

SUMMARY: Prophet Dawud (peace be upon him) earned his living through manual labor and only ate what he earned.

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet said, "(Prophet) Dawud ate only out of that which he earned through his manual work". Al-Bukhari.
وعنه عن النبي قال‏:‏ ‏ "‏كان داود عليه السلام لا يأكل إلا من عمل يده‏"‏‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه البخاري‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

TOPICS
earnings  *  work  *  amal  *  kasb  *  jariyah  *  labor

QUICK LESSONS:
Strive to earn your own living , Put in effort into making an honest living , Stay focused on your goals .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks to the value of hard work and earning one's own living. It is narrated by Abu Hurairah that Prophet Dawud, peace be upon him, only ate out of what he earned through his manual labor. This hadith teaches us that we should strive to earn our own living and not rely on others for sustenance. We should put in the effort to make an honest living and not take shortcuts or look for easy ways out. Working hard will bring its own rewards in this life as well as the hereafter, so it is important to stay focused on our goals and put in the effort required to achieve them.

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