The Secret of Sufficiency
میانہ روی اور کامیابی
مَا عَالَ مَنِ اقْتَصَدَ.
جس نے میانہ روی اختیار کی، وہ کبھی محتاج (فقیر) نہیں ہوا۔
“He who adopts moderation (in spending and life) will never become destitute.”
Reflections: Imam Ali ؑ highlights that poverty is often not caused by a lack of income, but by a lack of **Balance ($Iqtisad$)**. Moderation is the midpoint between stinginess and extravagance. By living within one’s means and planning carefully, a person protects their independence and avoids the humiliation of debt or begging. This wisdom is a timeless economic principle for personal and spiritual peace.
