Activity and Idleness

Activity and Idleness

The Holy Prophet [s] said: "There are seventy branches of worship, the best of which is earning a living lawfully."

At-Tahthib, vol. 6, p. 324

Imam Amir ul Mu'mineen Ali [a] said: "Never, never will prosperity be reached by remaining idle and lazy."

Ghurar-ul-Hikam, p.197

Imam Baqir, the fifth Imam [a] said: "Avoid laziness and discontent. These two are the keys to every vice."

Bihar-ul-Anwar, vol. 78, p. 175

When Sa'd Ansari responded to the Holy Prophet [s] that his hands were calloused because he used to work with a rope and a shovel to earn money to spend for his wife and children, he [s] kissed his hand (as an honour) and said: "This is a hand which the Fire (of Hell) will never touch."

Usd-ul-Ghabah, vol. 2, p. 269

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