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AL-SADAQAH (ALMS) – Part Two

 

There are many advantages of giving al-Sadaqah. By giving it, one does not loose his wealth thereby causing miseries for one, on the contrary one stands to gain from it in this world and in the Hereafter.

 

Let us look at some of the many benefits of al-Sadaqah.

 

 

BENEFITS OF AL-SADAQAH

 

Al-Sadaqah serves as atonement for our sins.

 

If we want our sins to be forgiven, and that of our beloved ones who have passed away from this world then in addition to Taw bah and Istighfar (repenting and seeking forgiveness), we must also give al-Sadaqah (alms to the poor).

 

 

S V Mir Ahmad ‘Ali writes in his Tafseer:

 

There were some Muslims who did not accompany the Holy Prophet (saww) on the expedition of Tabuk. When the Holy Prophet (saww) returned to Madina, several verses were revealed to condemn these Muslims. Fearing the punishment of Allah (SWT), Abu Lubaba and two other companions (who were among the guilty) tied themselves to the pillars of the Masjid and said that they would continue to remain tied till death unless the Holy Prophet (saww) untied them as a gesture of forgiveness. They were forgiven by Allah (SWT) and the following verse was revealed,

 

“And there are others who have confessed their sins. They have mixed up a good action with another that was evil. It may be that Allah will turn to them (with Mercy); Verily Allah is Oft-forgiving, Merciful”. (9:102)

 

On being freed, all three of them presented the Holy Prophet (saww) with gifts, which he (saww) refused to accept, and said that he could not accept anything from them unless he received Allah (SWT)’s command. Thereupon, the following verse was revealed,

 

“Take alms out of their wealth; thereby you will cleanse them and purify them; and pray for them…” (9:103)

 

 

The Holy Prophet (saww) has said,

“Verily the alms will cool down the heat in the graves for those who gave them; and on the Day of Judgement, a believer will remain in the shade of his alms”.

                                                                 (Kanzul-‘Ummaal)

 

He (saww) also said,

“Verily Allah (SWT) becomes extremely pleased with one who extends his hand out to give alms; and one on whom Allah is pleased with, He (SWT) forgives his sins”.

                                                                 (Meezan al-Hikmah)

 

 

                                               To be continued…………..

 

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Mulla Mujahidali Sheriff

mulla@almahdi.org.uk


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