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Riyad as-Salihin 141 (Book) #38526
The Obligation of Charity

SUMMARY: Every Muslim is obligated to give charity, and if they cannot do so, they should work with their hands, help the needy and aggrieved, enjoin good and abstain from evil.

Abu Musa Al-Ash'ari (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet said, "Giving in charity is an obligation upon every Muslim". It was said (to him): "What about one who does not find (the means) to do so?" He said, "Let him work with his hands, thus doing benefit to himself and give in charity". It was said to him: "What if he does not have (the means) to do so?" He said, "Then let him assist the needy, the aggrieved". It was said: "What about if he cannot even do this?" He said, "Then he should enjoin good". He was asked: "What if he cannot do that?" He (the Prophet ) said, "He should then abstain from evil, for verily, that is a charity from him". Al-Bukhari and Muslim.
الخامس والعشرون‏:‏ عن أبي موس رضي الله عنه ، عن النبي قال‏:‏ ‏"‏على كل مسلم صدقة‏"‏ قال ‏:‏ أرأيت إن لم يجد‏؟‏ قال‏:‏ أرأيت إن لم يستطع‏؟‏ قال‏:‏ ‏"‏يعين ذا الحاجة الملهوف‏"‏ قال‏:‏ أرأيت إن لم يستطع‏؟‏ قال‏:‏ ‏"‏يأمر بالمعروف أو الخير‏"‏ قال ‏:‏ أرأيت إن لم يفعل‏؟‏ قال‏:‏ يمسك عن الشر فإنها صدقة‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏

TOPICS
charity  *  obligation  *  work  *  needy  *  good

QUICK LESSONS:
Give in charity; Work with your hands; Help those who are needy or suffering; Enjoin good deeds ; Abstain from evil deeds .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith explains the obligation of charity for every Muslim. It is a reminder that even if one does not have the means to give in charity financially, there are other ways to fulfill this obligation. One can work with their hands to benefit themselves as well as others; help those who are in need or suffering; enjoin good deeds; and abstain from bad deeds. All these acts are considered charitable acts that will be rewarded by Allah SWT. This hadith also teaches us about being mindful of our actions and words since even refraining from bad deeds is considered a form of charity.

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