Quote of the day
Quote of the day: the dignity of earning through work
Quote by: Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Sahih al-Bukhari, hadith 2072
“No one has ever eaten food better than what they earned through the work of their own hands.”
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Editorial translation of the meaning of the opening of the hadith.
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari, hadith 2072, Book of Sales and Trade, chapter on personal earnings and manual work. Narrated by al-Miqdam. An authentic hadith included in Sahih al-Bukhari. The continuation gives the example of Prophet David, who ate from the earnings of his own work. 2072.
Editorial reflection
Respect for work begins with everyday acts: fulfilling an order as promised, making something with care, or providing an honest service. This teaching highlights the dignity of useful work; it is no reason to judge people who need assistance.