Mishkat al-Masabih 5287 — (Ar-riqaq) Words that soften the heart

Abu Kabshah Al-Anmari Narrated from:

Sayyiduna Abu Kabshah Anmari narrated that he heard Allah's Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم say, "I swear about three things and I narrate to you a hadith (tradition), so retain it in memory. The three things that I say on oath are true are: (i) A man's property does not diminish because of any sadaqah (charity) (that he pays) for Allah's sake. (Not only is there blessing for him in this world but also reward accumulates for him in the hereafter).(ii) When a man is wronged and he bears it patiently, Allah increases him in honour (in both the worlds).(iii) When a man opens for himself a door to begging, Allah opens for him a door to poverty. As for what I wish to narrate to you, bear it in mind." Then, he said, "The world comprises four kinds of people.(1) A man whom Allah has blessed with wealth and knowledge. So in (using) them, he fears his Lord and joins bonds of kinship and gives the right of Allah. He belongs to the most excellent category.(2) A man whom Allah has blessed with knowledge, but not with property. He says with true intention, 'If I had wealth, I would do as so-and-so does.' (This being his intention,) their rewards are equal.(3) A man whom Allah has blessed with wealth, but not knowledge. He tramples with his wealth ignorantly, not fearing his Lord (about it), not joining bonds of kinship and not giving rights of Allah. He belongs to the worst of categories.And, (4) A man whom Allah has blessed neither with property nor with knowledge. He declares his intention to do, if he had wealth, as so-and-so does (meaning, the third person). This being his intention, their burden is alike (and they bear the same sin as for actually squandering and for intending to squander)."