The Condemnation of Begging by Shaykh Muqbil bin Hadi al-Wadi'i (رَحَمَهُ اللّهُ)

Author: Shaykh Muqbil bin Hādī al-Wādiʿī (رَحَمَهُ اللّهُ)
Pages: 182

The Condemnation of Begging by Shaykh Muqbil bin Hādī al-Wādiʿī (رَحَمَهُ اللّهُ) is a concise yet firm reminder of the importance of self-respect and independence in Islam. Focusing on the issue of habitual begging—especially among students of knowledge and religious workers—the Shaykh draws from authentic hadith to highlight how seeking help without necessity can harm one's character and undermine the integrity of Islamic efforts.

While recognizing that some people are genuinely in need, the book warns against turning daʿwah, scholarship, or religious leadership into a means of financial gain. It encourages Muslims to work, strive, and trust in Allah, rather than resort to asking as a habit or career. This short treatise is both a critique and a call to sincerity—challenging individuals and institutions to uphold the dignity that Islam places on personal responsibility and contentment.