Kitabul Akib Hadith 172 Site

The Hadith concludes with the root cause: Yabi'u dinahu bi 'ardin min al-dunya (Selling his religion for a small portion of the world).

Zain unwrapped the book. Inside, a particular entry — numbered 172 — was circled by several hands. The student explained he had been sent by his teacher to find someone who could turn that hadith into a story the younger children of his village could understand. The hadith spoke, in quiet, dignified lines, about the weight of responsibility that follows a spoken promise, and how a humble good act can shine longer than a loud boast.

“The next morning the master returned and asked if Amar had kept the kiln safe. Amar, tempted by the flattering attention he’d already received, thought to boast of his fortune instead of confessing the coin’s true origin. He wrapped the coin in a promise to return the bag of clay and left the master waiting. The kiln was fine, but the master discovered Amar had used his promise elsewhere. Trust, like clay, is shaped by steady hands. The master’s face darkened; he could no longer give the clay he had promised.”