Wisdom of The Holy Prophet — Page 71
MORAL VALUES 71 FRUGALITY The true servants of Allah are neither extravagant nor niggardly in spending but keep a bal8'11ce between the two. (26. 58). Eat and drink, but be not immoderate; surely He loves not the immoderate (7. 32). * * * The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) said : I. A frugal person is never reduced to want. 2. It is intemperate to eat of everything that you may fancy. 3. Control your hand. 4. It is good for you to put by something. 5. A man's livelihood follows him around as diligently as his death. * * *