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Riyad as-Salihin 551 (Book) #38936
The Benefits of Spending in the Way of Allah

SUMMARY: Spending in the way of Allah is better than receiving charity, and it is important to take care of one's dependents first.

Abu Umamah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah said, "O son of Adam, if you spend the surplus, it will be better for you; and if you retain it, it will be bad for you. You will not be reprimanded for keeping what is enough for your need. Begin with those who are your dependents, and the upper hand (ie, the one that spends in the way of Allah) is better than the lower hand (ie, the one that receives charity)" Muslim.
وعن أبي أمامة صدى بن عجلان رضي الله عنه قال‏:‏ قال رسول الله ‏:‏ “يا ابن آدم إنك أن تبذل الفضل خير لك، وأن تمسكه شر لك، ولا تلام على كفاف، وابدأ يمن تعول واليد العليا خير من اليد السفلى‏"‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه مسلم‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

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charity  *  surplus  *  dependents

QUICK LESSONS:
Spend your surplus in the way of Allah and take care of your dependants first.

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith from Prophet Muhammad ﷺ teaches us that spending our surplus in the way of Allah is better than keeping it for ourselves. It also encourages us to prioritize taking care of our dependents before spending on ourselves. We should remember that we will not be reprimanded for keeping what we need for our own needs. This hadith reminds us to use our resources wisely and to think about how we can help others with what we have been blessed with.

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