The 3 causes of destruction and salvation

Anas ibn Malik رضي الله عنه reported: The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said,

“Three are causes of destruction:

1. Greed that is obeyed,
2. Whims that are followed,
3. A man whose pride impresses himself.

Three are causes of salvation:

1. justice in a time of pleasure or anger
2. Moderation in a time of wealth or poverty
3. Fear of Allah in privacy and in public.”

– Al-Mu’jam al-Awsaṭ 5598