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Episode 68: Islamic Principles #23: Charity
Muslims talk about charity a lot, but mostly in the context of the community in need of charitable help. As a first principle, however, charity is more than financial assistance, it is a state of being aimed at helping people in need. In this episode I explore this concept hoping that we can all be more charitable and giving of our selves.
Episode Notes
Quran Mentioned
“Why do you say that which you do not do. It is a grave sin to say what you do not do.” (61:2)
Hadith Mentioned
“Smiling in the face of your brother/sister is a form of charity”, (Tirmidhi)
“Removing harmful objects from road is a form of charity”, (Muslim)
“From the wisdom of David in the Psalms that the believer knows of their time and circumstance.” (Ibn Hibban)
The first hadith of mercy, (Tirmidhi)
The hadith of the strong believer being more useful, (Muslim)
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