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Riyad as-Salihin 264 (Book) #38649
Abstaining from Begging Despite Poverty

SUMMARY: The true definition of a needy person is not one who begs for food, but one who abstains from begging despite their poverty.

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah said, "A Miskin (needy) is not the one who can be turned away with a date-fruit or two, or a morsel or two. The true Miskin is one who, despite his poverty, abstains from begging". Al- Bukhari and Muslim.
وعنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله ‏:‏ ‏ "‏ ليس المسكين الذي ترده التمرة والتمرتان، ولا اللقمة واللقمتان إنما المسكين الذي يتعفف‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

TOPICS
needy  *  abstain  *  begging  *  miskin  *  istisqa  *  sadaqah

QUICK LESSONS:
Strive to maintain dignity & pride even during difficult times; Offer assistance without expecting anything in return; Have faith that Allah will provide sustenance; Be generous towards those in need .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ explains that a truly needy person is not someone who begs for food or money, but someone who has the strength to abstain from begging despite their poverty. It teaches us that even in times of need, we should strive to maintain our dignity and pride and not resort to asking others for help. This hadith also encourages us to be generous towards those in need and provide them with whatever assistance we can offer without expecting anything in return. Furthermore, it reminds us that Allah will reward those who are patient during difficult times and have faith that He will provide them with sustenance.

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