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Riyad as-Salihin 526 (Book) #38911
The Benefits of Charity

SUMMARY: The Prophet (ﷺ) taught that it is better to give than to receive, and that charity should begin with those closest to us. He also taught that Allah will protect those who do not beg and will make self-sufficient those who seek it.

Hakim bin Hizam (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet said, "The upper hand is better than the lower one; and begin (charity) with those who are under your care; and the best charity is (the one which is given) out of surplus; and he who wishes to abstain from begging will be protected by Allah; and he who seeks self- sufficiency will be made self-sufficient by Allah". Al- Bukhari.
وعن حكيم بن حزام رضي الله عنه عن النبي قال‏:‏ ‏"‏اليد العليا خير من اليد السفلى، وابدأ بمن تعول، وخير الصدقة عن ظهر غنى ومن يستعفف يعفه الله، ومن يستغن يغنه الله” ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏وهذا لفظ البخاري، ولفظ مسلم أخصر‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

TOPICS
charity  *  giving  *  hand  *  surplus

QUICK LESSONS:
Give generously; Start by helping those closest; Seek self-sufficiency; Ask others for help when needed .

EXPLANATIONS:
In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ teaches us about the importance of charity. He explains that giving is better than receiving, and we should start by helping those closest to us first. Additionally, he tells us that Allah will protect those who do not beg for help and will make self-sufficient those who seek it. This hadith encourages us to be generous with our resources and reminds us of the rewards we can reap from doing so. It also serves as a reminder of how important it is for people in need to ask for help when they need it; Allah promises protection for them if they do so. Finally, this hadith teaches us about the importance of being content with what we have; if we strive for self-sufficiency, Allah promises to provide what we need in order to achieve this goal.

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