Takhrij Hadith 1954: "There are three destructive things,…"

There are three destructive things, three things that bring salvation, three things that expiate sins, and three things that raise one’s rank. As for the destructive things: stinginess that is obeyed, desires that are followed, and a person’s admiration of himself. As for the things that bring salvation: being just in times of anger and contentment, moderation in times of poverty and wealth, and fearing Allah in private and in public. As for the things that expiate sins: waiting for one prayer after another, performing ablution thoroughly during times of hardship, and walking to the congregational prayers. As for the things that raise one’s rank: feeding people, spreading greetings of peace, and praying at night while people are asleep.