Abu Zar Ghifari

“The one who desires to enter Paradise should not be drawn towards worldly wealth.”

Sayings of the Companions, p.23 — Maktaba tul Madina

“The importance of good deeds and virtue in regards to the acceptance of du'a is like that of salt in food.”

Sayings of the Companions, p.23 — Maktaba tul Madina

“O Salamah! Do not go to the doors of kings. You shall not receive anything from their worldly wherewithal, but they shall take from something more superior, i.e., your religion.”

Sayings of the Companions, p.23 — Maktaba tul Madina

“The accountability of the possessor of two dirhams shall be harsher than the accountability of the one who possesses one dirham. The more wealth, the more difficulty.”

Sayings of the Companions, p.23 — Maktaba tul Madina

“O people! Your destruction lies in greediness, as this never comes to an end nor shall you ever satiate it. Divide your wealth into two parts — one for spending upon your family, and the second for spending in the way of Allah Almighty in order to prepare for the Hereafter.”

Sayings of the Companions, p.25 — Maktaba tul Madina

“As long as gifts are given to you wholeheartedly, take them, but when they become the price of your faith, leave them.”

Sayings of the Companions, p.25 — Maktaba tul Madina