Status: to be checked — The Arabic wording below is the famous, widely quoted wording. The Al-Kafi reference given is cited in secondary sources and must be verified against the book itself before use.
Said by: Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (as)
Arabic (عربی):
لَا خَيْرَ فِي مَنْ لَا يُحِبُّ جَمْعَ الْمَالِ مِنْ حَلَالٍ يَكُفُّ بِهِ وَجْهَهُ وَيَقْضِي بِهِ دَيْنَهُ وَيَصِلُ بِهِ رَحِمَهُ
English translation:
"There is no good in a person who does not love to gather wealth from lawful sources, to save his face (from begging), to pay off his debt, and to keep ties with his kin."
Reference: Al-Kafi, vol. 5, p. 72 — reported in secondary sources; to be verified
💡 Explanation: Wanting lawful wealth is not greed — it is good sense. Lawful money keeps a person dignified, clears their debts, and helps them look after their relatives.
Wanting lawful wealth is not greed — it is good sense.