English translation
2137. It was narrated from 'Aishah that the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: "The best (most pure) food a man consumes is that which he has earned himself, and his child (and his child's wealth) is part of his earnings."(Sahih)
Hadith 2137
Encouragement To Earn A Living
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12. The Chapters On Business TransactionsSunan Ibn Majah Darussalam English translation
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الحديث: 2137 ¦ الجزء: 2 ¦ الصفحة: 723
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Source no. 2137 · Volume 5 · Page 137
Sahih
صحيح الأحكام (١٧١) ، الإرواء (٦ / ٦٦) ، المشكاة (٢٧٧٠)
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2137 - حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَعَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ حَبِيبٍ، قَالُوا: حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ قَالَ: حَدَّثَنَا الْأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنِ الْأَسْوَدِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: «إِنَّ أَطْيَبَ مَا أَكَلَ الرَّجُلُ مِنْ كَسْبِهِ، وَإِنَّ وَلَدَهُ مِنْ كَسْبِهِ»
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a. Livelihood earned with hard work is lawful earning, provided it was earned according to Islamic law. This hard work can be physical, technical, professional, handicraft, intellectual and academic. b. Parents are allowed to take from their children's wealth, as needed, however they should not disregard their children's lawful and reasonable needs and facilities.