Is it true that every deed of Adam's descendants is rewarded for, except building a dwelling? What is the reason for this, with evidence?
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The questioner : May Allah reward the honorableThe Shaykh : They mentioned to us: Is it true that every deed of Adam's descendants is rewarded for, except building a dwelling? Is this correct? If this is correct, what is the reason and the cause? Please mention the hadith that was reported regarding this. May Allah reward you with the best reward.
The Shaykh : Yes, this was reported regarding a person who spends his money on clay, meaning on construction that he does not need. As for construction that he needs, it is among the necessities of life. When a person spends on himself what is among the necessities of life, he is rewarded for that if he spends it seeking the Face of Allah the Exalted. However, boasting and exaggeration in construction is what has no good in it; rather, it contains nothing but the waste of money. As for what a person builds for his need, he is rewarded for that if he seeks the Face of Allah with it, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas:Sahih al-Bukhari 56, yes.
The Shaykh : Yes, this was reported regarding a person who spends his money on clay, meaning on construction that he does not need. As for construction that he needs, it is among the necessities of life. When a person spends on himself what is among the necessities of life, he is rewarded for that if he spends it seeking the Face of Allah the Exalted. However, boasting and exaggeration in construction is what has no good in it; rather, it contains nothing but the waste of money. As for what a person builds for his need, he is rewarded for that if he seeks the Face of Allah with it, based on the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas: