The Meaning of the Hadith: "Poverty is swiftest to the one who loves me"
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Question:
The saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him):Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2350Da'if (Darussalam) Is this evidence that most of the Companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) were poor?
Answer:
Yes; because they were occupied with the deeds of the Hereafter and obedience to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him).
Q: And who holds fast to the Sunnah?
A: One who holds fast to the Sunnah, strives in the cause of Allah, and fears Allah; he may be afflicted with poverty, but this does not mean that he should abandon the means. Rather, he may be occupied with righteous deeds, the fear of Allah, and striving in His path, which distracts him from gathering worldly wealth and from pursuing its causes.
The saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him):
For indeed poverty comes faster upon whoever loves me
فإنَّ الفقر أسرع إلى مَن يُحبُّنيAnswer:
Yes; because they were occupied with the deeds of the Hereafter and obedience to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him).
Q: And who holds fast to the Sunnah?
A: One who holds fast to the Sunnah, strives in the cause of Allah, and fears Allah; he may be afflicted with poverty, but this does not mean that he should abandon the means. Rather, he may be occupied with righteous deeds, the fear of Allah, and striving in His path, which distracts him from gathering worldly wealth and from pursuing its causes.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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