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“Ka'b ibn Malik reported that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "Two hungry wolves loose among sheep do not cause as much damage as that caused to a man's deen by his greed for money and reputation.” quote by At-Tirmidhi
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““Ka'b ibn Malik reported that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, "Two hungry wolves loose among sheep do not cause as much damage as that caused to a man's deen by his greed for money and reputation.””

At-Tirmidhi

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Greed for money and reputation harms one's faith more than wolves attacking sheep.

In simple terms: Greed harms the soul more than physical threats.

Key Takeaway

Guard against greed to protect faith.

Themes

faith greed money reputation spiritual health

Mood

didactic spiritual

Type

Good character:0 Hadith:1 Islam:1 Lion:0 Money:1 Peace:0 Greed For Money:1 Messenger Allah:0 Ibn Malik:0 Malik Reported:0 Wolves Loose:0 Sheep Cause:0

When to use this quote

  • personal finance decisions
  • career ambition
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

Islamic ethics moral danger spiritual corruption

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does greed manifest in your life?
  • What safeguards protect your integrity?
A Different Perspective

Greed may be rationalized; true cost is spiritual.

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