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Sahih Muslim 1018a (Book 12, Hadith 92) #9491
The Importance of Charity

SUMMARY: This hadith explains that Allah does not need charity from anyone, but it is important to give charity and not mock those who cannot give much.

Abu Mas'ud reported: We were commanded to give charity (despite the fact) that we were coolies. Abu 'Aqil donated half a sa'. And there came another man with more than this. The hypocrites said: Verily Allah does not stand in need of the charity of this, and the second one has done nothing but only made a show (of his charity). Then this verse was revealed". Those who scoff at the voluntary givers of charity among the believers as well as those who cannot find anything (to give) but with their hard labour" (ix. 80). And Bishr did not utter the word Muttawwi'in.
حَدَّثَنِي يَحْيَى بْنُ مَعِينٍ، حَدَّثَنَا غُنْدَرٌ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، ح وَحَدَّثَنِيهِ بِشْرُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، - وَاللَّفْظُ لَهُ - أَخْبَرَنَا مُحَمَّدٌ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ جَعْفَرٍ - عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، عَنْ أَبِي مَسْعُودٍ، قَالَ أُمِرْنَا بِالصَّدَقَةِ ‏.‏ قَالَ كُنَّا نُحَامِلُ - قَالَ - فَتَصَدَّقَ أَبُو عَقِيلٍ بِنِصْفِ صَاعٍ - قَالَ - وَجَاءَ إِنْسَانٌ بِشَىْءٍ أَكْثَرَ مِنْهُ فَقَالَ الْمُنَافِقُونَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَغَنِيٌّ عَنْ صَدَقَةِ هَذَا وَمَا فَعَلَ هَذَا الآخَرُ إِلاَّ رِيَاءً فَنَزَلَتْ ‏{‏ الَّذِينَ يَلْمِزُونَ الْمُطَّوِّعِينَ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ فِي الصَّدَقَاتِ وَالَّذِينَ لاَ يَجِدُونَ إِلاَّ جُهْدَهُمْ‏}‏ وَلَمْ يَلْفِظْ بِشْرٌ بِالْمُطَّوِّعِينَ

TOPICS
charity  *  voluntary  *  hypocrites  *  believers

QUICK LESSONS:
Give charity generously; Be kind and understanding towards people; Do good deeds for others; Appreciate other people’s efforts no matter how small they may be; Don’t mock someone’s efforts even if you think it is too little .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks about the importance of giving charity, even if it is a small amount. It also speaks about the importance of not mocking those who cannot give much. Allah does not need our charity, but He appreciates it when we do good deeds for others. We should be generous with our money and time in order to help others in need. We should also be kind and understanding towards those who are less fortunate than us, as they may have difficulty providing for themselves or their families. The hypocrites mocked Bishr for only donating half a sa', however Allah revealed this verse which teaches us that we should never mock someone's efforts no matter how small they may be. This hadith teaches us the importance of being generous with our resources and being kind to everyone regardless of their financial situation or social status.

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