Mishkat al-Masabih 5162 — (Ar-riqaq) Words that soften the heart

Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri Narrated from:

Sayyiduna Abu Sa'eed Khudri رضي الله عنه narrated that (one day) Allah's Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم said "Of the things that I fear for you after me (meaning after my death) is the greenness of the world and its beauty that will be received by you (through conquests and power)." So, one man asked, "O Messenger of Allah, shall good bring evil with it?" (He wished to know of blessings to put them to trial and disobedience.)The prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم remained silent (waiting for a revelation from Allah). Those around presumed that he was receiving a revelation. The narrator said that he wiped off the perspiration (from his face because it came after every revelation). And he asked, "Where is the man who had put the question?" He seemed to laud him for asking the question.Then, he said, "God does not bring evil with it. (An example is) Of the plants that the rain in spring produces are some that (though basically beneficial kill(an animal) with swelling (of the belly) or nearly kill (due to overeating) sparing only the animal that feeds on vegetation (khadirah). It eats and when its both sides swell, it faces the sun. Then it passes dung and urine and returns and grazes. Surely, this wealth is green and sweet (tender and pleasant. It delights the eye so one wishes for more and more). Hence, he who acquires it lawfully and puts it to use (on just causes) lawfully finds blessing on it. But, he who acquires it without right (unlawfully) is like one who goes on eating but is never satiated. And, the wealth and property will stand witness against him (for this extravagance against him (for his extravagance and greed) on the day of resurrection." [1]