An-Nisa - 4:114
There is no good in most of their secret talks save (in) him who orders sadaqah (charity in Allaah's Cause), or Ma'roof (Islamic Monotheism and all the good and righteous deeds which Allaah has ordained), or conciliation between mankind, and he who does this, seeking the good Pleasure of Allaah, We shall give him a great reward. (An-Nisa 4:114) |
At-Tawbah - 9:103
Take sadaqah (alms) from their wealth in order to purify them and sanctify them with it, and invoke Allâh for them. Verily! Your invocations are a source of security for them, and Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower. (At-Tawbah 9:103) |
Al-Munafiqun - 63:10
And spend (in charity) of that with which We have provided you, before death comes to one of you and he says: "My Lord! If only You would give me respite for a little while (i.e. return to the worldly life), then I should give sadaqah (i.e. Zakât) of my wealth, and be among the righteous [i.e. perform Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah)]. (Al-Munafiqun 63:10) |
Aali Imran - 3:134
Those who spend [in Allaah's Cause - deeds of charity, alms, etc.] in prosperity and in adversity, who repress anger, and who pardon men; verily, Allâh loves Al-Muhsinûn (the good doers). (Aali Imran 3:134) |
Al-Ma'idah - 5:45
And We ordained therein for them: "Life for life, eye for eye, nose for nose, ear for ear, tooth for tooth, and wounds equal for equal." But if anyone remits the retaliation by way of charity, it shall be for him expiation. And whosoever does not judge by that which Allah has revealed, such are the Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrongdoers - of a lesser degree). (Al-Ma'idah 5:45) |
Al-Qasas - 28:54
These will be given their reward twice over, because they are patient, and repel evil with good, and spend (in charity) out of what We have provided them. (Al-Qasas 28:54) |
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AL Bukhari No. 630 |
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Al Bukhari No. 1332 |
- Narrated 'Adi bin Hatim: |
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While I was sitting with Allah's Apostle (SallAllaahu `Alayhi Wa Sallam) two person came to him; one of them complained about his poverty and the other complained about the prevalence of robberies. Allah's Apostle said, "As regards stealing and robberies, there will shortly come a time when a caravan will go to Mecca (from Medina) without any guard. And regarding poverty, The Hour (Day of Judgment) will not be established till one of you wanders about with his object of charity and will not find anybody to accept it And (no doubt) each one of you will stand in front of Allah and there will be neither a curtain nor an interpreter between him and Allah, and Allah will ask him, 'Did not I give you wealth?' He will reply in the affirmative. Allah will further ask, 'Didn't I send a messenger to you?' And again that person will reply in the affirmative Then he will look to his right and he will see nothing but Hell-fire, and then he will look to his left and will see nothing but Hell-fire. And so, any (each one) of you should save himself from the fire even by giving half of a date-fruit (in charity). And if you do not find a half date-fruit, then (you can do it through saying) a good pleasant word (to your brethren). (See Hadith No. 793 Vol. 4). |
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AL Bukhari No. 98 |
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Question: There are many single sisters here in the United States who have financial problems and are unable to pay their bill and provide food and clothing for their families. Is it permissible to organize a group that will take care of these responsibilities or accept donations?
Answer: Actually this does not just pertain to women, if there are also men in the community who are in hardship and in need of money and items to survive then it is incumbent upon the Muslims to cater to the needs of these people. For example an account can be set up into which is put donations, zakaat etc. to be used to help these needy and poor people. As mentioned in the Qur’aan the sadaqah and zakaat are to be given to various groups of people which include the poor. If you are not in a Muslim country where there is no Bayt-ul-Maal for the Muslims then it is incumbent upon the righteous amongst you and those upon whom Allaah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) has bestowed wealth, to come together so that they can gather the donations, zakaat etc. in order to help these people. There is no doubt this is from the good and righteous actions, and Allaah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) loves those who spend from their money like He (subhanahu wa ta'ala) says in surah al-Baqarah:
{The likeness of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allaah, is as the likeness of a grain (of corn); it grows seven ears, and each ear has a hundred grains…} [Al-Baqarah 2:261]
There is no doubt that this is a good, recommended effort. Rather at times it becomes obligatory upon the Muslims to come together to create the like of these things to assist and help ease the hardship of these people.
Answered by: Shaykh Wasiullaah al-Abbas (hafeedhahullah)
Title of Lecture: Explanation of Ad-Durrar Al-Bahiyyah of Imaam Shawkaani - The Book of Purification Class #2
Source: Al-Baseerah.org
Question: If a sister gives charity from her own money, would it still count in reward for her husband and would it be encouraged for her to seek his permission in this aspect as well?
Answer: The husband is rewarded if he helps her in doing so and encourages her to do so and he is also rewarded in all good actions that he helps her or encourages her to do based upon the saying of Allaah (subhanahu wa ta'ala):
{Help you one another in Al-Birr and At-Taqwaa (virtue, righteousness and piety); but do not help one another in sin and transgression.} [al-Muddaththir 74:42,43]
The husband's permission is not needed if the sadaqah (charity) that she is giving is from her own money. She does not need his permission because the Messenger of Allaah (sallahu alaihi wa sallaam), when he ordered the women to give sadaqah they took from their jewellery and gave sadaqah without asking their husbands and Bilaal (radi'Allahu anhu) gathered it and gave it to the Messenger of Allaah (sallahu alaihi wa sallaam) who then used it.
Answered by: Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahmaan Al-Ajlaan
Title of Lecture: Brotherhood and Q&A Session
Source: Al-Baseerah.org
