Bab-ul-Ilm

Beware of Laziness and Boredom

Chapter 6 — Honesty, Work and Earning

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Said by: Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (as)

Arabic (عربی):

إِيَّاكَ وَالْكَسَلَ وَالضَّجَرَ فَإِنَّهُمَا مِفْتَاحُ كُلِّ شَرٍّ

English translation:

"Beware of laziness and boredom, for they are the key to every evil."

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💡 Explanation: A lazy person who avoids work soon opens the door to many bad habits — waste, begging, and sin. Working hard keeps a person busy, dignified and safe from evil.

💡 Remember:

A lazy person who avoids work soon opens the door to many bad habits — waste, begging, and sin.

Chapter Quiz — Chapter 6 — Honesty, Work and Earning

Total Marks: 3

Q1. According to the Hadith in this chapter, where does truthfulness lead?(1 mark)

Q2. Who will the truthful, trustworthy trader be with on the Day of Judgement?(1 mark)

Q3. The Prophet (SAW) said to give the worker his wages before his sweat dries.(1 mark)