"My mother sent me to the Messenger of Allah, and I came to him and sat down. He turned to me and said: 'Whoever wants to be independent of means, Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, will make him independent. Whoever wants to refrain from asking, Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, will help him to refrain. Whoever wants to be content with his lot, Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, will suffice him. Whoever asks when he has something worth one Uqiyah, then he is being too demanding. 'I said: 'My she-camel Al-Yaqutah is worth more than and Uqiyah,' so I came back and did not ask him for anything."
Narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdur-Rahman bin Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri that his father said:
Context
In this hadith, a young boy is sent by his mother to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for guidance. The Prophet shares profound wisdom about self-sufficiency, contentment, and the importance of not being overly demanding. He emphasizes that those who seek independence from others and strive for self-restraint will find Allah's support. The boy, realizing his own worth, chooses not to ask the Prophet for anything, illustrating the value of self-reliance.
Modern Application
This principle encourages individuals to cultivate self-sufficiency and contentment in their lives. In today's context, it can manifest as seeking personal growth and resilience rather than relying on others for support. By focusing on self-improvement and gratitude for what one has, individuals can foster a sense of independence and fulfillment.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Wages and Labor because it addresses the importance of self-sufficiency and contentment in one's work and earnings.
And if you turn away [from my advice] then no payment have I asked of you. My reward is only from Allah, and I have been commanded to be of the Muslims."
So when they came to Solomon, he said, "Do you provide me with wealth? But what Allah has given me is better than what He has given you. Rather, it is you who rejoice in your gift.
Say, "I hold not for myself [the power of] benefit or harm, except what Allah has willed. And if I knew the unseen, I could have acquired much wealth, and no harm would have touched me. I am not except a warner and a bringer of good tidings to a people who believe."
This hadith is #2600 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Zakah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdur-Rahman bin Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri that his father said:.
