Wealth as stewardship beyond basic needs

Nahj al-Balāgha|Volume 1|Book 3|Chapter 192

Nahj al-Balāgha

Book 3, Chapter 192

Wealth as stewardship beyond basic needs
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١٩٢. وَقَالَ (عليه ‏السلام): يَا ابْنَ آدَمَ مَا كَسَبْتَ فَوْقَ قُوتِكَ، فَأَنْتَ فِيهِ خَازِنٌ لِغَيْرِكَ.

192. Amīr al-mu’minīn, peace be upon him, said: O son of Adam, whatever you earn beyond your basic needs you are only a treasurer of it for others.