Hadiths on Condemning Love of the World

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26 explained prophetic hadiths on "Condemning Love of the World": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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12 hadiths here denounce the love of worldly life: its low worth compared to the Hereafter, like what one draws from the sea, the temptation of money, the craving for power, and wealth handled without right. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) warns: "Every Ummah has a trial, and the trial of my Ummah is wealth". Family, wealth, and deeds accompany the dead to his grave.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Condemning Love of the World

Authentic Life in this world is sweet and green, and indeed, Allah has made you successors there to see how you will behave. So, be cautious of this world and b Authentic This world is a prison for the believer and a paradise for the disbeliever Authentic hadith Were this world worth a wing of a mosquito in the sight of Allah, He would not have given the disbeliever a drink of water thereof Authentic O Hakīm, this money is like a sweet, fresh fruit Authentic hadith Every Ummah has a trial, and the trial of my Ummah is wealth Authentic hadith I believe you heard that Abu ‘Ubaydah has returned from Bahrain with something Authentic By Allah, there is no true life except that of the Hereafter, so forgive the Ansār (Supporters) and the Muhājirah (Emigrants) Hasan Indeed, this world is cursed, and everything in it is cursed, except for the remembrance of Allah, what aligns with it, and a scholar or a knowledge s Authentic hadith If I had gold equal to the mountain of Uhud, it would please me that I should have nothing left of it with me after the passage of three nights, excep Authentic hadith This world in comparison with the Hereafter is like the amount of water one of you gets when he dips his finger in the sea. Let him see what his finge Authentic hadith By Allah, the world is less worthy to Allah than this is to you Authentic Verily, among the things I fear the most for you after me is the splendor and adornment of this worldly life when they become plentifully available to Authentic hadith The dead person is followed by three: His family, his wealth and his deeds. Then two of them come back: His family and his wealth, and there remain on Authentic Are you not (living) in ease, with food and drink as much as you desire? I have seen your Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him), and h Authentic If the son of Adam were to possess two valleys full of wealth, he would seek the third Authentic Some people dispose of Allah's property wrongfully. For them will be Hellfire on the Day of Judgment Authentic Successful is the one who embraces Islam, is provided with mere subsistence, and Allah makes him content with what He has given him Authentic hadith Wretched is the slave of the dinar! Wretched is the slave of the dirham! Wretched is the slave of Khamīsah! Wretched is the slave of velvet! If given, Authentic hadith Al-‘Adbā', the Prophet's she-camel, was never outrun Authentic hadith You will eagerly seek out a position of authority, but it will be a source of regret on the Day of Judgment. How excellent is the wet nurse, and how e Authentic What do I have to do with this worldly life? I am in this worldly life like a rider who seeks shade under a tree, then he goes away and leaves it Authentic The bedding of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was made of leather stuffed with palm fiber Hasan/Sound by virtue of corroborating evidence Do not keep the farmland lest you should desire the world Authentic The heart of an elderly person remains young in two things: in the love of this world and long hopes Hasan Remember the destroyer of pleasures frequently," meaning death Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) went out and supplicated for the martyrs of the battle of Uhud eight years after
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Al-Ahzab 33:56

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