The Encouragement to Work and to Be Contented

When the Prayer is done, then disperse in the land and seek (your portion) of Allah’s bounty, and mention Allah much (both by doing the Prayer and on other occasions), so that you may prosper (in both worlds). (al-Jumu’ah 62:10)

 

278. Al-Miqdam ibn Ma’dikarib, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “None of you eats better food than that which he eats as a result of the work of his own hand. Prophet David (Dawud) used to eat from the work of his own hand.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Buyu, 15; Anbiya, 37).

 

Nawawi, Imam. Riyad As-Salihin; The Gardens of the Righteous: A collection of authentic hadiths. Tughra Books Press, Inc. 2014