Muslims are taught that wealth is a pleasure of this life and that one can be distracted by this pleasure. The true believer is the one that deals with his wealth as if it is merely a worldly matter. Muslims are taught that their wealth does not follow them in the afterlife.

What does Allah say about money?

[3:10] Those who disbelieve will never be helped by their money, nor by their children, against GOD. They will be fuel for Hell. [4:38] They give money to charity only to show off, while disbelieving in GOD and the Last Day.

Is money important to Muslims?

Money in Islam performs a “social role” and should be invested to promote socio-economic justice - for the benefit of the community as a whole. Historically and according to the Sunnah, Islam has only recognized commodities of intrinsic value as money.