Being greedy for more differs from working hard to reach one's potential, and God loves people who work hard.1, 2
The Quran commands eating and drinking in moderation, not too much.1
Charity must be given in moderation, neither stingy nor so excessive that it leaves the giver without, because the extravagant are brethren of the devils.1, 2, 3
Native peoples hunted whales with reverence and took only what they needed, while the later whaling industry was irresponsible and wiped out whole species.1, 2
Preparing for Ramadan is important, and starting to eat moderately beforehand may help the body handle fasting so one can make the best of the month.1
Apart from fasting dawn to sunset, God leaves people free to choose what and how much to eat, while avoiding prohibited items and eating and drinking in moderation.1, 2, 3
One should neither be stingy nor foolishly spend everything, lest one end up blamed and sorry.1
God does not demand extreme self-denial in fasting, because our Creator does not place hardship on us beyond our means.1
God's worshipers give in moderation, neither extravagant nor stingy.1
Eating slowly and with all the senses gives more time to recognize food as God's gift and more chances to remember and thank Him during the meal.1, 2, 3
Living a Godcentric life does not require neglecting this world; we only need to keep our real priority in mind, trust in God, and act on it.1, 2
Turning Ramadan into nightly gluttony and socializing negates the health benefits of fasting and gives little spiritual growth.1, 2, 3
We are to eat of the fruits God provides, give the due alms on the day of harvest, and waste nothing, for God does not love the wasters.1
Wanting worldly goods is not wrong in itself, but it is wrong to become miserable and make others miserable trying to get them.1
Charity should be given in moderation, neither extravagant nor stingy.1, 2
Missing a tiny ritual detail, like an unwashed hair in ablution, is no great matter, yet we must still sincerely follow our worship practices.1
The daily prayer schedule serves as a template for time management, taking under 20 minutes a day, and if prayer is our priority it will not interfere with life.1
Charity is given in moderation, neither extravagant nor stingy.1
Ramadan fasting differs from total fasting and crash diets because it causes no malnutrition and everything permissible is eaten in moderate quantities.1, 2
The monthlong Ramadan fast brings a yearly control to human consumption, and many non-Muslims admire it and try to copy it.1, 2
God does not want to make the religion hard for us; He wants ease and convenience so that we can fulfill our duties and glorify Him.1, 2
Other commands include regarding people kindly, not despairing, not being proud of God's gifts, not grieving over losses, suppressing anger, eating moderately, and avoiding backbiting, suspicion, and ridicule.1
The extravagant are brethren of the devils, so believers should not be spendthrifts.1
Entertainment is a gift from God and not bad in itself, but it becomes an idol when it is our primary focus, so we worship the Giver and enjoy it in moderation.1, 2, 3
Sex is a gift from God to be enjoyed in the manner He designed and in moderation, which is only with one's spouse, not turned into a god.1, 2
When the righteous give, they are neither extravagant nor stingy but give in moderation.1
A believer is obligated to honor God's provisions, including water, because God can reverse the situation at any time.1
We are free to enjoy God's provisions but have no right to waste any of them, because God does not love the wasters.1, 2
Greed must not override sharing; the earth's resources should be used and distributed equitably, not wasted, and we must not corrupt the earth.1, 2
God wants us to enjoy the nice things of this world, but not at the cost of the Hereafter, and seeing prosperity as a test keeps our priorities right.1, 2
Animal offerings by pilgrims and the ban on hunting during Hajj serve to conserve resources and avoid waste at the pilgrimage site.1, 2
The test of fasting, for those who have plenty, is to eat and drink in moderation and to thank God for the variety of food He provides.1
Beyond obligatory Zakat, believers are encouraged to be charitable in any way they can, in moderation, being neither extravagant nor stingy.1, 2
Fasting in Ramadan teaches us to keep God's command to eat moderately.1, 2
God wants ease, not hardship, so those who are ill or traveling may make up the same number of fasting days later.1, 2
God does not want us secluded from enjoying this life; He prefers us wealthy rather than poor and dependent, but wants us to recognize and appreciate the source of our blessings.1, 2, 3
Islamic teachings should be spread in a tolerant and liberal way, while the Madressahs breed fanaticism and sectarianism, fail to teach truth, justice, and compassion, and use physical punishment that Islam rejects.1, 2, 3
We may live a full worldly life as long as it stays within God's boundaries, and we seek righteousness both in this world and the Hereafter.1, 2
Eating is not sinful, but gluttony harms soul and body, and both the Quran and the Bible warn against it.1
Even in charity extremes must be avoided; believers give in moderation, neither extravagant nor stingy, and the extravagant are brethren of the devils.1, 2, 3
Fanaticism, meaning imposing your will on others physically or psychologically, is forbidden in the Quran, and people who resort to violence and aggression are not truly Muslims.1