falls into want yet remains patient, refraining from burdening others until Allah opens a way for him, that is the loftier course. Whoever cannot persevere, however, may ask for help, as indicated by the Prophet’s—peace and blessings be upon him—saying: “If one of you were to take his rope…” and so forth.

We further state that abandoning lawful means of earning is not permissible except under the recognized conditions of dignified restraint and freedom from reliance on what people possess. Anyone who, while healthy, turns begging into a profession is in reality blameworthy and has stepped outside acceptable conduct.