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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2445

Chapters On Zuhd
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا سُوَيْدُ بْنُ نَصْرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْمُبَارَكِ، عَنْ زَكَرِيَّا بْنِ أَبِي زَائِدَةَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ سَعْدِ بْنِ زُرَارَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ كَعْبِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ الأَنْصَارِيِّ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَا ذِئْبَانِ جَائِعَانِ أُرْسِلاَ فِي غَنَمٍ بِأَفْسَدَ لَهَا مِنْ حِرْصِ الْمَرْءِ عَلَى الْمَالِ وَالشَّرَفِ لِدِينِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏ وَيُرْوَى فِي هَذَا الْبَابِ عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَلاَ يَصِحُّ إِسْنَادُهُ ‏.‏
"Two wolves free among sheep are no more destructive to them than a man's desire for wealth and honor is to his religion."
Narrated by Ibn Ka'b bin Malik Al-Ansari narrated from his father, that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) uses a metaphor comparing the destructive nature of a man's greed for wealth and honor to two hungry wolves among sheep. This vivid imagery underscores the potential harm that unchecked desires can inflict on one's faith and moral integrity, serving as a warning against materialism.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith serves as a caution against letting the pursuit of wealth and status overshadow one's spiritual values. It encourages individuals to reflect on their priorities and to seek a balanced approach to life that honors both material and spiritual well-being.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Wealth because it addresses the dangers of excessive desire for material possessions and status.

Wealth

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This hadith is #2445 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters On Zuhd. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Ibn Ka'b bin Malik Al-Ansari narrated from his father, that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:.

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