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4109. It was narrated that 'Abdullāh said: "The Prophet ﷺ lay down on a reed mat, and it left marks on his skin. I said: 'May my father and mother be ransomed for you, O Messenger of Allāh! If you had told us we would have provided you with something that would save you this trouble.' The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: 'What is there between myself and the world? This world and I are just like a rider who stops to rest beneath the shade of a tree then goes and leaves it.'" (Hasan)
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Avoiding nice and comfortable utilities with the intention of spending the money for the sake of Allāh instead of spending it on oneself is a praiseworthy act. If avoiding comfortable utilities is due to miserliness, then it is a bad habit. Making a lawful matter unlawful upon oneself is forbidden.
Asceticism means one should not run after the mundane blessings, but if one gets them through lawful means without being greedy for such things, then he may use them. Worrying much about the worldly matters and maintaining mannerism is contrary to asceticism.
