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“None in this age will amass wealth except those having five traits ofcharacter. High hopes; abnormal greediness; excessive miserliness, lack of fearing Allaah; and forgetfulness of the coming world.” quote by Sufyan al-Thawri
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“None in this age will amass wealth except those having five traits ofcharacter. High hopes; abnormal greediness; excessive miserliness, lack of fearing Allaah; and forgetfulness of the coming world.”

Sufyan al-Thawri

About This Quote

Source Treatise: Kitab al-Akhlaq, 8th century

Wealth accumulation requires five traits: high aspirations, extreme greed, excessive stinginess, fearlessness of God, and neglect of the afterlife.

In simple terms: Wealth needs ambition, greed, stinginess, fear of God, and afterlife awareness.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate balanced values, not just material drive.

Themes

wealth morality spirituality

Mood

reflective serious

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal finance
  • religious practice
  • social policy
  • ethical education

Key Concepts

greed stinginess aspiration fear of God afterlife

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you prioritize material gain over spiritual health?
  • How can balance be achieved?
A Different Perspective

Neglecting spiritual dimensions can lead to moral corruption.

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