Poverty & Prosperity

Ali radi allahu anhu said,

"Son of Adam! Do not rejoice at wealth

and do not despair at poverty.

Do not become despondent at the onset of tribulation

and do not rejoice at the onset of ease

for gold is refined through fire

and the righteous servant is refined through tribulation.

You will not attain what you want except by leaving what you desire

and you will not reach what you aspire to except through sabr.

Expend all your efforts in carefully fulfilling the duties made obligatory upon you."

[Trials and Tribulations - Wisdom and Benefits]