Hadith on Greed: Human nature remains greedy

Anas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The son of Adam grows old but remains young in two matters: greed for wealth and greed for long life.

Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1047

Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim

عَنْ أَنَسٍ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يَهْرَمُ ابْنُ آدَمَ وَتَشِبُّ مِنْهُ اثْنَتَانِ الْحِرْصُ عَلَى الْمَالِ وَالْحِرْصُ عَلَى الْعُمُرِ

1047 صحيح مسلم كتاب الزكاة باب كراهة الحرص على الدنيا

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