It was reported about al-Husayn ibn Hafs that his yearly income was 100,000 [deenaars], and [despite such a huge income] he was never obligated to extract the zakaah[1] [from his wealth]
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Never had to pay zakaah on his wealth-1
The yearly income of al-Layth ibn Sa’d was 80,000 deenaars, [and despite this immense wealth] never did Allaah obligate upon him to extract even one dirham in zakaah.
Knowledge is better than wealth
Knowledge is better than wealth; Knowledge protects you and you [have to] protect wealth.
When you compare yourself with others
When you compare yourself with others in matters of wealth, position, and health, you should look at people less favoured than yourself.
Defence of the Sunnah is more superior
Defence of the Sunnah is more superior than jihaad in the path of Allaah.