It is best to work for one’s living
Al-Risala (English), February 1990, p. 9
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan is named as the default author of the periodical; a piece that carries another writer’s byline is credited to that writer.
It is best to work for one’s living.
1990 2 February 9 It is best to work for one’s living. (16) The Prophet, once questioned on the best way to earn a living, replied, “By manual labour.”
The breadwinner should not consider himself superior to others
1990 2 February 9 The breadwinner should not consider himself superior to others (65) Of two brothers who lived in the time of the Prophet, one used to sit with the Prophet, while the other used to busy himself earning a living for his family. The latter complained of his brother to the Prophet: “He does nothing, leaving me to do all the work.” “Perhaps it is because of him that you find sustenance,” replied the Prophet.
(Riyadh as-Salihin)
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