Apr 6, 2007

THE IMPORTANCE OF CHARITY

HADITH OF THE DAY:

THE IMPORTANCE OF CHARITY

During the Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) final illness, his wife Ayesha told him she had been too busy to distribute some coins he asked her to give out in charity. Ayesha told him she was unable to distribute the coins because she had been kept busy ministering to his suffering.
The Prophet called for the coins, and placing them in his hand, he said: "What would God's Prophet think if he were to meet God, who is Great and Glorious, while possessing these?"

Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 586


The Prophet also told his companions: "Save yourselves from (Hell) even if with half of a date (given in charity). And if that is not available, then (save yourselves) by saying a friendly word."

Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 8, Hadith 52

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