A Bundle of Flowers

Earning a Livelihood

The Holy Prophet (S) said: "He who is regardless of those whom he must feed, is cursed and again very much cursed."

Man La Yahduruhul Faqih, vol. 3, p. 168

The Holy Prophet (S) said: "Any man who is patient with the wife who is bad tempered, and seeks that patience from Allah, He bestows him the reward given to the thankful ones."

Man La Yahduruhul Faqih, vol. 4, p. 16

Imam as-Sadiq (‘a) said: "He who tolerates the task of earning money for (the comfort of) his wife, is like the one who fights in the way of Allah.

Man La Yahduruhul Faqih, vol. 3, p. 168
Al-Kafi, vol. 5, p. 88

Imam as-Sadiq (‘a) said: "This (sin) is enough for a man that he leaves those dependant on him for sustenance without regard."

Man La Yahduruhul Faqih, vol. 3, p. 168

Imam as-Sadiq (‘a) said: "Happy is a man who is the administrator of his wife and children himself."

Man La Yahduruhul Faqih, vol. 3, p. 168