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The Evil of Craving for Wealth and Status
This is a valuable treatise by al-Haafidh Zaynuddeen `Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Rajab al-Hanbalee in which he explains the saying of Allaah’s Messenger (salAllahu‘alayhi wa sallam): “Two hungry wolves let loose among sheep are not more harmful then a person’s craving after wealth and status in his Deen.”
In the treatise he explains the serious consequences of a person’s greed for amassing wealth and that it may lead a person into that which is forbidden. Likewise a person’s craving after attainment of status and position – then this will generally prevent the good, dignity and honour of the Hereafter – and may lead a person into pride and to looking down upon and having contempt for others.
What is shown by this valuable treatise is applicable to this time of ours and provides a cure for those ailing souls afflicted with love of wealth, who will expend all their efforts in order to amass it – not caring whether they earn it in a way permitted by the Sharee’ah or in a way not permitted.
So the Muslim should awaken from this negligence which is caused by the influence of wealth and status and should not miss the opportunity to Allaah and feel remorse for what he has missed before it is too late. The treatise was previously printed [in Arabic] within Ar-Rasaa’il – Muneeriyyah which was published by Muhammad Muneer ad-Dimashqee in the year 1346.
In the treatise he explains the serious consequences of a person’s greed for amassing wealth and that it may lead a person into that which is forbidden. Likewise a person’s craving after attainment of status and position – then this will generally prevent the good, dignity and honour of the Hereafter – and may lead a person into pride and to looking down upon and having contempt for others.
What is shown by this valuable treatise is applicable to this time of ours and provides a cure for those ailing souls afflicted with love of wealth, who will expend all their efforts in order to amass it – not caring whether they earn it in a way permitted by the Sharee’ah or in a way not permitted.
So the Muslim should awaken from this negligence which is caused by the influence of wealth and status and should not miss the opportunity to Allaah and feel remorse for what he has missed before it is too late. The treatise was previously printed [in Arabic] within Ar-Rasaa’il – Muneeriyyah which was published by Muhammad Muneer ad-Dimashqee in the year 1346.
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56 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1995
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ابن رجب الحنبلي
132 books182 followersابن رجب الحنبلي (736- 795 هـ) هو الإمام الحافظ العلَّامة زين الدين عبد الرحمن بن أحمد بن عبد الرحمن بن الحسن بن محمد بن أبي البركات مسعود السلامي البغدادي الدمشقي الحنبلي، أبو الفرج الشهير بابن رجب، عالم دين مسلم، ومحدِّث وفقيه حنبلي. اشتهر بشرحه على الأربعون النووية وكان أيضًا المؤلف لكتاب «فتح الباري».
وُلد ابن رجب في بغداد، سنة 736هـ، لأسرة علمية عريقة في العلم والإمامة في الدين.
ثم قدِمَ إلى دمشق وهو صغير سنة 744هـ، وأجازه ابن النقيب، وسمع بمكة على الفخر عثمان بن يوسف، واشتغل بسماع الحديث باعتناء والده. وحدَّث عن محمد بن الخبَّاز، وإبراهيم ابن داود العطَّار، وأبي الحرم محمد بن القلانسي.
وسمع بمصر من صدر الدين أبي الفتح الميدومي، ومن جماعة من أصحاب ابن البُخاري. فأُتيح له تحصيل العلم على أكابر علماء عصره، ونبغ فيه وعلا شأنه في علم الحديث، وبلغ درجة الإمامة في فنونه، بل في أعمقها وأجلِّها، وهو علم الإسناد وعلم العلل، حتى قصده طلَّاب العلم.
وأما في الفقه فقد برع فيه حتى صار من أعلام المذهب الحنبلي، ويشهد على ذلك كتابه (القواعد الفقهية).
وُلد ابن رجب في بغداد، سنة 736هـ، لأسرة علمية عريقة في العلم والإمامة في الدين.
ثم قدِمَ إلى دمشق وهو صغير سنة 744هـ، وأجازه ابن النقيب، وسمع بمكة على الفخر عثمان بن يوسف، واشتغل بسماع الحديث باعتناء والده. وحدَّث عن محمد بن الخبَّاز، وإبراهيم ابن داود العطَّار، وأبي الحرم محمد بن القلانسي.
وسمع بمصر من صدر الدين أبي الفتح الميدومي، ومن جماعة من أصحاب ابن البُخاري. فأُتيح له تحصيل العلم على أكابر علماء عصره، ونبغ فيه وعلا شأنه في علم الحديث، وبلغ درجة الإمامة في فنونه، بل في أعمقها وأجلِّها، وهو علم الإسناد وعلم العلل، حتى قصده طلَّاب العلم.
وأما في الفقه فقد برع فيه حتى صار من أعلام المذهب الحنبلي، ويشهد على ذلك كتابه (القواعد الفقهية).
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June 10, 2011
“From following desires comes desire for this world, and from desire of this world comes love of wealth and status, and from love of wealth and status comes making lawful that which is forbidden.”
- Ibn Munabbih
Quite a handy little booklet that reminds you in no uncertain terms of the fleeting illusion of existence and the utter folly of selling your soul for meager exchange. It is not wrong in Islam to seek wealth, but to seek it at the expense of the religion is surely a loss. And we are not only talking about earning money through unlawful means, excessive craving for wealth even via lawful means is frowned upon.
Similarly status and hunger for power can take away a person's belief before he knows it. The book strongly advises against seeking after positions of power. It mentions several instances when the Prophet (pbuh) denied giving positions of power and status to those who asked for them, maintaining that power is never something one must seek out but instead should only accept after grave thought if it is put upon them.
Seeking religious knowledge can also breed corruption and evil. IF that knowledge has been sought not for the sake of Allah but for the sake of showing off to the people and attempting to influence them for personal gain. Similarly asceticism and ostentatious display of an urge to remove oneself from the world is also considered to be showing off. Islam is emphasized as being of the middle path and gives equal emphasis on the need to fulfill worldly obligations as well as immerse oneself in religion.
The book is beautifully organized and Hadeeth and Quranic evidences are given for the points discussed. Its a concise and clear introduction to the topic.
- Ibn Munabbih
Quite a handy little booklet that reminds you in no uncertain terms of the fleeting illusion of existence and the utter folly of selling your soul for meager exchange. It is not wrong in Islam to seek wealth, but to seek it at the expense of the religion is surely a loss. And we are not only talking about earning money through unlawful means, excessive craving for wealth even via lawful means is frowned upon.
Similarly status and hunger for power can take away a person's belief before he knows it. The book strongly advises against seeking after positions of power. It mentions several instances when the Prophet (pbuh) denied giving positions of power and status to those who asked for them, maintaining that power is never something one must seek out but instead should only accept after grave thought if it is put upon them.
Seeking religious knowledge can also breed corruption and evil. IF that knowledge has been sought not for the sake of Allah but for the sake of showing off to the people and attempting to influence them for personal gain. Similarly asceticism and ostentatious display of an urge to remove oneself from the world is also considered to be showing off. Islam is emphasized as being of the middle path and gives equal emphasis on the need to fulfill worldly obligations as well as immerse oneself in religion.
The book is beautifully organized and Hadeeth and Quranic evidences are given for the points discussed. Its a concise and clear introduction to the topic.
March 27, 2021
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August 11, 2013
As the title suggests the book speaks about greed and desire to accumulate more and more wealth, and to acquire high levels of worldly status, authoritative position, leadership and domination.
Using authentic sayings of Prophet Muhammad [may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him] and wise men, the writer tries to provide the reader a reality check - to think where are we spending our time and energy. What is the purpose of our life? If we spend our lives chasing the delusions of this worldly life when are we going to work for the Hereafter? With what deeds will we be resurrected?
Using authentic sayings of Prophet Muhammad [may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him] and wise men, the writer tries to provide the reader a reality check - to think where are we spending our time and energy. What is the purpose of our life? If we spend our lives chasing the delusions of this worldly life when are we going to work for the Hereafter? With what deeds will we be resurrected?
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