Big bungalow, luxurious car, large bank balance, high academic degree, physical beauty, beautiful wife or smart husband, and numerous properties — all these are not the true measure of wealth. These are temporary possessions that come and go with time. Real wealth lies in the guidance of religion [Islam], in having true faith and a heart connected to Allah. True richness is found in praying five times a day (salah), remembering Allah through daily dhikr, staying away from shirk, and holding firmly to tauheed.


A person who possesses a lot of worldly wealth but lacks true faith—neglecting the five daily prayers and the remembrance of Allah—is truly poor. On the other hand, one who may have little wealth in this world but has strong faith, performs daily prayer (salah) five times a day, and dedicates time to the remembrance of Allah, is the richest person in the world.


This worldly short life of 50 or 60 years holds no real value compared to the eternal life of the Hereafter.


Allah SWT says in the Quran: Indeed, the Hereafter will be better for you than the first (worldly life). [Quran 93:4]


Know that the worldly life is only a game, a temporary attraction... [Quran 57 : 20]


...The enjoyment of this world is so little, whereas the Hereafter is far better for those mindful ˹of Allah˺... [Quran 4 : 77]


The enjoyment of this world is temporary; the permanent enjoyment is only in Jannah. In shaa Allah


In another verse of the Quran, Allah SWT says: O my people, this life of the world is only a (momentary) benefit, while the Hereafter is, indeed, the place of permanent living. (Quran 40 : 39)


So, this short life is valuable only when it is spent in obedience to Allah — in prayer, remembrance, charity, patience, and striving for righteousness. Everything else fades away, but what is done for the sake of Allah remains forever.

Allah gives the world to those He loves and to those He does not love, but He gives Hidayah [Guidance] only to those He loves.


Mu’awiya reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “If Allah intends goodness for someone, he gives him understanding of the religion.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 71, Sahih Muslim 1037)


Narrated Humaid: I heard Muawiya bin Abi Sufyan delivering a sermon. He said, "I heard the Prophet (ﷺ) saying, "If Allah wants to do a favor to somebody, He bestows on him, the gift of understanding the Qur'an and Sunna..." [Sahih al-Bukhari 7312]


Whoever Allah wills to guide, He opens their heart to Islam... (Quran 6:125)


The most precious treasure among the treasures of Allah SWT is Hidayah [Guidance]. Hidayah is a blessing from Allah that not everyone gets. The value of Hidayah is more than all of the things of this world. There are billions of souls in darkness, but ALLAH chose you to be guided by his mercy. Give just 3 seconds to say Alhamdulillah!


Those with weak faith will reject this truth, but it will be revealed to them only when their eyes are closed forever.

Why does a person become so arrogant over wealth? If it is lawful, he will have to give an account for it. And if it is unlawful, he will face punishment.


Mahmud ibn Labid reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Two things are hated by the son of Adam. He hates death, although it is better for the believer than tribulation, and he hates to have little wealth, although it means his reckoning will be easier.” [Musnad Aḥmad 23625] [Kindly check the reference]


I think after reading these below hadiths, you will love to live the life of a poor person.


Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "The poor will enter Jannah five hundred years before the rich." [At-Tirmidhi, who classified it as Hadith Sahih]. [Riyad as-Salihin 486]


Usamah bin Zaid (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "I stood at the gate of Jannah and saw that most of those who enter it were poor, whereas the rich were held back; but those who were destined to go to Hell were ordered to be sent there (immediately)." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]. [Riyad as-Salihin 488]


And on that Day you will be asked about the pleasures you enjoyed. [Quran 102 : 8]


It was narrated from Abu Dharr that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The wealthiest will be the lowest on the Day of Resurrection, except those who do such and such with their money, and earn it from good sources.” [Sunan Ibn Majah 4130]


In my view, these basic needs are enough for anyone to live a peaceful and content life: a small house, a modest income to cover essential expenses, and a small car for daily transportation — just enough to enjoy a simple and comfortable life.


Richness comes from contentment, not from abundance.


Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Wealth is not in having many possessions, but rather (true) wealth is feeling sufficiency in the soul." [Sahih al-Bukhari 6446]


'Uthman bin 'Affan (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "There is no right for the son of adam except in these (four) things: A house to live in, a cloth to cover therewith his private parts, bread and water." [At-Tirmidhi, who classified it as Hadith Sahih]. [Riyad as-Salihin 481]


Once Rumi was questioned, What is poison? He replied with a beautiful answer. Anything which is more than our necessity is poison. It may be wealth, power, fame, love, hate or anything. If you shorten your desires, your life will become easier.

Narrated Thawban: "When (the following) was revealed: And those who hoard up gold and silver... (9:34)" He said: "We were with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) during one of his journeys, so some of his Companions said: (This) has been revealed about gold and silver, if we knew which wealth was better then we would use it. So he (ﷺ) said: 'The most virtuous of it is a remembering tongue, a grateful heart, and a believing wife that helps him with his faith.'" [Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3094]


Once Korah went forth among his people in full glitter. The Quran mentions this event like that.


So he went forth before his people in his pomp. Those who were desirous of the life of the world, said: "Ah, would that we had the like of what Qârûn (Korah) has been given! Verily, he is the owner of a great fortune." But those who had been given (religious) knowledge said: "Woe to you! The Reward of Allâh (in the Hereafter) is better for those who believe and do righteous good deeds..." (Qur’an 28 : 79 – 80)


True believers desire to collect the good deeds which help him in the hereafter. But false believers desire to collect the good things of this world.

Life is a test, and wealth and poverty are two forms of trials from Allah.


And We will test you with some fear and hunger, and a shortage in money... (Qur'an 2 : 155)


...He tests them by limiting their provision... (Quran 89 : 16)


...his Lord puts him through a Test by granting him honor and a life of ease, ... (Qur'an 89 : 15)


Your wealth and your children are only a test... (Quran 64 : 15)


...He tests you through what He has given you... [Quran 5:48]


...We are putting all of you to a test by passing you through bad and good conditions,... (Qur’an 21 : 35)


We are continuously tested either through blessings, to see how thankful we are or through trials, to see how patient we are.