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Imam Hussain (a.s) has advised that one should seek help from a God-fearing individual, an honourable person and one who is generous. The God-fearing will help him because of his faith, the honourable man will help him because of his…
October 27, 2023
Imam Ali (a.s) once said to his son, Imam Hasan (a.s), “My son, learn four things from me and through them you will learn four more. If you keep them in mind it will be beneficial to you. The greatest wealth is wisdom; the greatest poverty…
October 21, 2023
In continuation with my discussion on Sadaqah, today I will enlighten you on the generosity and compassion of Imam Hasan (a.s.).
October 6, 2023
Imam Ali (a.s.) acquired great wealth, but he lived a very humble and modest life. He was known for his charity as he was for his piety. Whenever he received his share of the booty, he immediately distributed it amongst the poor and…
September 30, 2023
When Imam Ali (a.s.) had encamped at Al-Hadirin on his way back from Siffin, he addressed a letter to his son, Imam Hasan (a.s.), which is produced under Letter 31 in the Nahjul Balagha. The letter contains advice on almost every aspect of…
September 24, 2023
The Holy Prophet (s.a.) was known for his humility, modesty and generosity and he continuously encouraged his followers to help others, calling upon them to support their families, neighbors, communities and the wider Ummah. To get close…
September 24, 2023
In Islamic terminology, the word Sadaqah means to voluntarily give charity out of the goodness of one’s heart. This is not an Islamic obligation, but rather a practice conducted to help those in need or the deprived. Sharing wealth with…
September 8, 2023
With reference to last week’s discussion on rights of charity, today I would like to analyses Ayah 215 of Surah Al-Baqarah, which I had quoted last week. “They ask you (O our Messenger Muhammad) what they should spend. Say that whatever of…
September 1, 2023
It is highly important to know who has a right to charity in Islam and to whom we should give charity. In this context, I quote below the following Ayahs from Surah Al-Baqarah:
August 27, 2023
I hereby reiterate the salient features of the Ayahs which I had quoted last week:
August 17, 2023
There is a clear distinction between the attitude of a Muslim and that of a disbeliever towards life. A Muslim, sincerely believes in Allah (s.w.t), surrenders himself completely to His will and spends his wealth in His way. In contrast to…
August 11, 2023
Ayah 10 provides further: “Not equal among you are those you spent before the victory and fought and those who did so later. They are more exalted in rank than those who spent and fought afterwards.” ‘The victory’ refers to the conquest of…
August 5, 2023
Further to my discussion on charity, I quote below Ayahs 7 to 11 of Surah Al-Hadid, which I will explain during my next session Inshallah:
July 29, 2023
Ayahs 267 and 268 of Surah Al-Baqarah: “O you who believe! Give in charity out of your good things which you have earned, and of that which We have produced for you from the earth, and do not aim at the bad things to spend thereof (in…
July 22, 2023
Further to my discussion on charity, I will like to add that in Ayahs 133 of Surah Aale Imran, Allah (s.w.t.) invites the pious to paradise and He considers generosity to be the first trait of a pious individual in Ayah 134 of the said…
July 14, 2023
The following verses highlight various benefits and virtues of charity in the Holy Quran; some of which I had quoted earlier:
July 7, 2023
The Holy Quran reminds us time and time that there is a recognized right for the needy and the deprived over our wealth and I quote some relevant Ayahs:
July 1, 2023
I hereby reiterate that one is not a true Muslim or believer in Allah (s.w.t.) if he fails to give charity and show mercy to someone who is less fortunate than him. The Holy Prophet (s.a.) has said: “A man is not a believer who fills his…
June 23, 2023
As explained last week, giving charity in the Way of Allah (s.w.t) is crucial for the well-being of the needy as well as the ultimate happiness of the wealthy. The Holy Prophet (s.a.) emphasized this principle repeatedly. By regularly…
June 16, 2023
Being caring and compassionate towards others is a central part of Islam. When reading the Holy Quran, one cannot help being struck by the number of times charity is mentioned: Feeding the poor and needy, supporting orphans, relatives and…
June 10, 2023
I quote below the following Ayahs, which highlight what the disbelievers will face on the Day of Resurrection:
May 26, 2023
The Holy Quran is an admonition from Allah (s.w.t) and we should therefore take heed and not disobey Him under any circumstances. He alone Has the power to forgive those who adopt piety even though they may have committed many acts of…
May 19, 2023
Ayah 67 of Surah Az-Zukhruf: “Friends that Day shall be enemies of one another, save the pious.”
May 13, 2023
One who receives his book in his right hand has evidently spent his life in this world conscious that the Day of Judgment would come and he has accordingly prepared for it. When the Holy Prophet (s.a.) was asked who is the most intelligent…
May 5, 2023