Traditions Narrating about the Virtue of Poverty over Wealth

The Prophet (SAWA) said, ‘Poverty is convenience, and wealth is punishment.

The Prophet (SAWA) said, ‘Poverty is better than wealth, save those who relieve others debts [with their own wealth] and give during tragedies.

Imam Ali (AS) said, ‘The harm of poverty is more praiseworthy than the exuberance of wealth.

Imam al-Sadiq (AS) narrated, ‘Allah said in an intimate conversation with Moses (AS), ‘O Moses, when you see poverty coming, then say to it, ‘Welcome O mark of the righteous, and when you see wealth coming, say, ‘A sin whose punishment has been hastened.