Chapter 42: Distribution of Water
Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah' s Messenger (ﷺ) said, "There are three persons whom Allah will not look at on the Day of
Resurrection, nor will he purify them and theirs shall be a severe punishment. They are:
- 1. A man possessed superfluous water, on a way and he withheld it from travelers.
- 2. A man who gave a pledge of allegiance to a ruler and he gave it only for worldly benefits. If the
ruler gives him something he gets satisfied, and if the ruler withholds something from him, he gets
dissatisfied.
- 3. And man displayed his goods for sale after the 'Asr prayer and he said, 'By Allah, except Whom
None has the right to be worshipped, I have been given so much for my goods,' and somebody
believes him (and buys them).
The Prophet (ﷺ) then recited: "Verily! Those who purchase a little gain at the cost of Allah' s Covenant and
their oaths." ( 3.77)
Sahih al-Bukhari 2358