Chapter on Livelihoods, Earnings, Profits, and Professions

The Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) said to a man: "Did you wake up fasting?" He replied: "No." He صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم said: "Then did you visit a sick person?" He replied: "No." He صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم said: "Then did you follow a funeral procession?" He replied: "No." He صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم said: "Then did you feed a poor person?" He replied: "No." He صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم said: "Then return to your family and be with them, for that is a charity from you to them."