Take gifts as help but reject if they become a price for your religion .

This hadith speaks about the importance of not allowing material possessions to become a price for one's religion. The narrator, Ahnaf b. Qais, was in the company of elites from Quraysh when Abu Dharr came and warned them that if they hoard riches, their backs will be branded so deeply that it will come out from their sides and necks. He then went away and sat down, prompting Ahnaf to ask who he was; they said he was Abu Dharr. When asked what he said before, Abu Dharr replied that he only said what he heard from their Prophet - peace be upon him - which was to take gifts as help but when it becomes a price for one's religion then abandon it. This hadith teaches us that we should never allow our material possessions or wealth to become more important than our faith or beliefs; instead we should use them as tools to help us in our journey towards Allah SWT and His pleasure. We must remember that nothing can replace faith in Allah SWT and His teachings; thus we must always prioritize our religious obligations over worldly desires or pursuits of wealth or power.