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4120. It was narrated that Sahl bin Sa'd As-Sâ'idi said: "A man passed by the Messenger of Allâh ﷺ and the Prophet ﷺ said: 'What do you say about this man?' They said: 'We agree with your opinion concerning him. We say: He is one of the noblest of people. If he proposes marriage, his proposal deserves to be accepted; and if he intercedes, his intercession deserves to be accepted; and if he speaks, he deserves to be listened to.' The Prophet ﷺ remained silent, and another man passed by. The Prophet ﷺ said: 'What do you say about this man?' We said: 'By Allâh, O Messenger of Allâh, this is one of the poor Muslims. If he proposes marriage, he does not deserve to get married; and if he intercedes, his intercession does not deserve to be accepted; and if he speaks, he does not deserve to be listened to.' The Prophet ﷺ said: 'This one is better than an earthful of (men like) the other man.'" (Sahih)
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A poor Muslim, even if he is unknown, who does not have any position in the eyes of world, is better to Allâh than millions of those who do not have faith and piety.
Allâh gives most importance and respect to the faith and piety of a person, instead of his wealth, richness, prestige, high position, fame or lineage.
