Never risk your religion

It is reported that Jundub ben ‘Abdillâh Al-Bajalî (Radia Allahu anhu)- was once asked for advice and instruction. He said:

" I advice you to fear Allah and obey Him (taqwa) and I advise you to adhere to the Quran , for it is a light in the dark night and a guidance during the day , so implement it no matter how much struggle and poverty you have to face. If a calamity befalls you , put your wealth forward to protect your religion , and if the calamity continues , put forward your wealth and your life to save your religion (but never risk your religion) for the ruined is he whose religion is ruined , and the looted is he whose religion is taken. And know that there is not poverty after Paradise and no riches after  the Fire."

SOURCE: Al-Dhahabî, Siyar A’lâm Al-Nubalâ` 3:174.