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1840. It was narrated from 'Abdullâh bin Mas'ud that the Messenger of Allâh ﷺ said: "Whoever begs when he has enough to suffice him, his begging will come on the Day of Resurrection like lacerations on his face." It was said: "O Messenger of Allâh, what is sufficient for him?" He said: "Fifty Dirham, or their value in gold." (Da'if)
Another chain of narrators for the Hadith has been discussed by Sufyân (one of the narrators).
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Commentary
a. If one possesses a reasonable amount of resources then one should avoid begging.
b. A rich person is allowed to ask for financial help (Zakât & charity) in some circumstances, these conditions are coming in the following chapter.