Importance of Charity in Islam

Not only Islam, but also every religion of the world preaches about charity. Charity is a way to bring justice in society, among poor and the riches. As justice is the core of any religion, Islam had made it one of the important and essential obligations for every Muslim. The charity is Islam is termed as

ZAKAT.

It is a general understanding that any society can flourish only if the members spend their earning not only to serve themselves but also helping the one in need of it. Islam suggests beginning charity from home. So for any person, after fulfilling the needs of its family, it is necessary to serve people nearby them in any way possible.

Charity provokes the feelings of well wishing and kindness and is considered as a true essence of charity. However, the charity must include the donation of all the things that are meaningful and useful for others.

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Charity is for the one is a need, is the major principle of charity. It demands from us to help people in need of our help. The core purpose of charity in Islam is to seek Allah’s pleasure and to get our spiritual satisfaction. For this reason, the concept of charity is also linked with justice.   In Islam, charity is a vast topic of discussion.

Types of Charity:

Islam has defined different categories of charity. Zakat and Sadqa are the two major types. Zakat is referred to the standardized percentage of extra wealth owned by any Muslim that is must be shared with the one in need. While on the other hand, Sadqa is something that can be given to anyone in different forms. It includes a piece of wisdom, any kind of moral or financial help or even a smile.

As said by Prophet Muhammad:

 “Your smile for your brother is a charity. Your removal of stones, thorns or bones from the paths of people is a charity. Your guidance of a person who is lost is a charity.” (Bukhari)

At the same time, a Hadith explain is the importance of the human body in terms of performing

Charity:

“A charity is due for every joint in each person on every day the sun comes up: to act justly between two people is a charity; to help a man with his mount, lifting him onto it or hoisting up his belongings onto it, is a charity; a good word is a charity; and removing a harmful thing from the road is a charity.” (Al-Bukhari, Muslim)

Paybacks of Charity:

Allah Almighty has promised that if we give a part of ourselves in good or bad times, we will get double reward of them in the world here and afterward. Giving nourishes our souls, and wealth’s and triggers our concerns for others and their well-being. Islam also places an emphasis of feeding the needy or poor and this act is considered as the best act in Islam. By giving form whatever we are blessed with, make us realize that all what and we have, belongs to Allah and is must to be used for the well-being of others around us.

According to a saying of Prophet Muhammad:   “Protect you from hell-fire even by giving a piece of date as charity.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)

“Allah Almighty, says that, ‘Spend, O son of Adam, and I shall spend on you.’” – Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) (Al-Bukhari and Muslim).

Giving in no way is a loss of a human being. We must learn to give and to share with others. Helping other today will never leave you helpless in your bad times. Lear to give and learn to share the blessing you are given to the one who is in need of.