EDUCATION AND HARD WORK PAY

Unearned wealth tends to corrupt a person’s character. The foremost act of well-wishing towards children is offering them a quality education and guiding them onto the path of hard work.

During my trip to Moradabad in July 1995, I learned about affluent Muslims who have accumulated vast amounts of wealth. When questioned about their motive for earning more and more, they cited providing comfort for their children. I disagreed, stating that those who amass wealth and property solely for their children’s comfort lack wisdom. It is observed that unearned wealth tends to corrupt a person’s character, fostering superficiality and even immoral behaviour. The foremost act of well-wishing towards children should be offering them a quality education and guiding them onto the path of hard work.