zuhd
Zuhd is an Arabic term that denotes renunciation or detachment, particularly from excessive attachments to wealth, status, and worldly pleasures. In Islamic thought, it refers to a spiritual discipline aimed at prioritizing the remembrance of God and the concern for the afterlife over transient gains. Zuhd emphasizes contentment with what God provides, gratitude, and a lack of greed, while not necessarily forbidding all wealth or social engagement.
Historically, zuhds origin lies in early piety among Muslim ascetics and scholars such as Hasan al-Basri, who
Practically, zuhud involves moderation, avoidance of wasteful or ostentatious living, and generous giving to those in
In contemporary usage, zuhud remains an ideal in many Islamic traditions, associated with simple living and