Riyad as-Salihin #1756
The Book of Miscellany
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
وعن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم :
"لأن يحتطب أحدكم حزمة على ظهره، خير له من أن يسأل أحداً فيعطيه أو يمنعه" ((متفق عليه)).
Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "It is better for anyone of you to carry a bundle of wood on his back and sell it than to beg of someone whether he gives him or refuses.".
Narrated by Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
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This hadith is #1756 from Riyad as-Salihin, in the Book of The Book of Miscellany and narrated by Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:.