Withholding, known in Arabic as *Bukhl* (stinginess), is a severely condemned trait in Islam, representing the direct antithesis to the virtues of spending and generosity praised in Quran 3:134. Classical scholars define it as the abstention from giving where generosity is required, both religiously and morally. This is not merely about financial prudence; it is a spiritual disease that stems from a lack of trust in Allah's providence and an excessive love for worldly possessions. The Quran explicitly warns against this quality, stating in Surah Al-Imran (3:180) that the very wealth withheld will become a source of punishment on the Day of Resurrection. Hadith literature further details this terrifying consequence, describing the withheld wealth as a venomous snake that will torment its owner. Thus, withholding is not just a personal failing but a rejection of a core Islamic principle: that all wealth is a trust from Allah, to be circulated for the good of the community and for seeking His pleasure.