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Holy Quran - "The Qur'an comprehends the complete code for the Muslims to live a good, chaste, abundant and rewarding life in obedience to the commandments of Allah, in this life and to gain salvation in the next. It is the "chart of life" for every Muslim, and it is the "constitution" of the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth. "
Quran about Zakat ( charity )
1."The likeness of those who spend their wealth in Allah's way is as the likeness of a grain which grows seven ears, in every ear a hundred grains. Allah gives increase manifold to whom He will. And Allah is All-Sufficient for His creatures' needs, All-Knower." [Soorah al-Baqarah, 261]
2. "By no means shall you attain righteousness unless you spend (in Allah's cause) of that which you love; and whatever of good you spend, Allah knows it well." [Soorah Aal 'Imran, 92]
3. "No day dawns upon [Allah's] servants without two angels descending [to Earth]. One of them says, 'O Allah, give recompense (khalaf) to those who give [charity]!'; the other says, 'O Allah give loss (talaf) to those who withhold [charity]!'" [Agreed upon]
4. "There are only two kinds of people whom one may envy: a man to whom Allah granted wealth and the power to use it all rightly [i.e. charitably]; and a man to whom Allah granted wisdom and who used it in judgment and taught it to others." [Agreed upon]
5."O ye who believe! Spend out of (the bounties) we have provided for you, before the day comes when no bargaining (will avail), nor friendship, nor intercession. Those who reject faith - they are the wrong doers." [Soorah al-Baqarah, 254]
This is a very important matter. It relates to one of the pillars of Islam. Allah describes the taking of zakat in the following manner.
2. "By no means shall you attain righteousness unless you spend (in Allah's cause) of that which you love; and whatever of good you spend, Allah knows it well." [Soorah Aal 'Imran, 92]
3. "No day dawns upon [Allah's] servants without two angels descending [to Earth]. One of them says, 'O Allah, give recompense (khalaf) to those who give [charity]!'; the other says, 'O Allah give loss (talaf) to those who withhold [charity]!'" [Agreed upon]
4. "There are only two kinds of people whom one may envy: a man to whom Allah granted wealth and the power to use it all rightly [i.e. charitably]; and a man to whom Allah granted wisdom and who used it in judgment and taught it to others." [Agreed upon]
5."O ye who believe! Spend out of (the bounties) we have provided for you, before the day comes when no bargaining (will avail), nor friendship, nor intercession. Those who reject faith - they are the wrong doers." [Soorah al-Baqarah, 254]
This is a very important matter. It relates to one of the pillars of Islam. Allah describes the taking of zakat in the following manner.
"Take alms from their wealth in order to purify them and sanctify them with it." [Soorah at-Tauba 103]
[Zakat] is one of the foundations of Islam. If the foundation is weak, then this weak foundation will have ramifications for other aspects of our lives.
Today, how many Muslims in the world honestly, sincerely and properly pay zakat to purify their wealth and to help their Muslim brethren. Since we are missing lacking or very weak in that foundation, is it any surprise that:
So many Muslims are starving and in need today.
So much Muslim wealth is wasted on luxury.
So much Muslim wealth is spent on forbidden items.
So little Muslim wealth is spent on jihad and sacrificing for the sake of Allah.
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was ordered to fight the people until they made the shahada, established prayer and paid zakat. Abu Bakr continued that teaching after him. What does that mean for us today? Does that mean that if they were alive today, we would be from those who wouled be fighting alonside them or would we be from those whom they would be fighting?
Let us make sure that we pay the zakat and fulfill all of the other pillars of Islam correctly and sincerely for Allah's sake, so that our Islam as a whole will be strong and Allah will be pleased with us.
You are rewarded for your kindness - A man walking along a path felt very thirsty. Reaching a well, he descended into it, drank his fill, and came up. Then he saw a dog with its tongue hanging out, trying to lick up mud to quench its thirst. The man said, ;This dog is feeling the same thirst that I felt.;
So he went down into the well again, filled his shoe with water, and gave the dog a drink. So, God thanked him and forgave his sins.} The Prophet was asked, ;Messenger of God, are we rewarded for kindness towards animals?; He said: {There is a reward for kindness to every living animal or human.}
A heart to give and hands to help - I have collected the above information to stress the importance given for charity in Holy quran as in all the other religions too. Please don't worry your self if you don't have the opportunity or resources to Give.The most important factor is to develop your heart and body for Giving and that itself gains blessings of Allah.
[Zakat] is one of the foundations of Islam. If the foundation is weak, then this weak foundation will have ramifications for other aspects of our lives.
Today, how many Muslims in the world honestly, sincerely and properly pay zakat to purify their wealth and to help their Muslim brethren. Since we are missing lacking or very weak in that foundation, is it any surprise that:
So many Muslims are starving and in need today.
So much Muslim wealth is wasted on luxury.
So much Muslim wealth is spent on forbidden items.
So little Muslim wealth is spent on jihad and sacrificing for the sake of Allah.
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was ordered to fight the people until they made the shahada, established prayer and paid zakat. Abu Bakr continued that teaching after him. What does that mean for us today? Does that mean that if they were alive today, we would be from those who wouled be fighting alonside them or would we be from those whom they would be fighting?
Let us make sure that we pay the zakat and fulfill all of the other pillars of Islam correctly and sincerely for Allah's sake, so that our Islam as a whole will be strong and Allah will be pleased with us.
You are rewarded for your kindness - A man walking along a path felt very thirsty. Reaching a well, he descended into it, drank his fill, and came up. Then he saw a dog with its tongue hanging out, trying to lick up mud to quench its thirst. The man said, ;This dog is feeling the same thirst that I felt.;
So he went down into the well again, filled his shoe with water, and gave the dog a drink. So, God thanked him and forgave his sins.} The Prophet was asked, ;Messenger of God, are we rewarded for kindness towards animals?; He said: {There is a reward for kindness to every living animal or human.}
A heart to give and hands to help - I have collected the above information to stress the importance given for charity in Holy quran as in all the other religions too. Please don't worry your self if you don't have the opportunity or resources to Give.The most important factor is to develop your heart and body for Giving and that itself gains blessings of Allah.
Bhagavad Gita about Giving Charity
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"A book for every human in every country who might belong to any religion . The Gita Doctrine is beyond Religious and National boundaries. "
datavyam iti yad danam
diyate ’nupakarine
dese kale ca patre ca
tad danam sattvikam smrtam
Which means -
Charity given out of duty, without expectation of return, at the proper time and place, and to a worthy person is considered to be in the mode of goodness
yat tu pratyupakarartham
phalam uddisya va punah
diyate ca pariklistam
tad danam rajasam smrtam
Which means -
But charity performed with the expectation of some return, or with a desire for fruitive results, or in a grudging mood, is said to be charity in the mode of passion.
When you decided to give something it already belongs to him/her but the moment you start to expect any kind of benefits in return for what you gave you loose the blessings you deserve for the charity you made.Please Never ask your self why i spent so much money after you have done it and dint got any benefits that you expected.
adesa-kale yad danam
apatrebhyas ca diyate
asat-kritam avajnatam
tat tamasam udahrtam
Which means -
And charity performed at an impure place, at an improper time, to unworthy persons, or without proper attention and respect is said to be in the mode of ignorance.
Contributions for indulgence in intoxication and gambling are not encouraged here. That sort of contribution is in the mode of ignorance. Such charity is not beneficial; rather, sinful persons are encouraged. Similarly, if a person gives charity to a suitable person but without respect and without attention, that sort of charity is also said to be in the mode of darkness.
BhagavatGitas above words can even be useful for modern worlds charity organizations and individuals who are interested in giving - :
Give with respect and love, and to give in plenty. That is the spirit. Giving is good; and if the gift is given with a good heart, with out expecting any thing in return its a act of reaching spiritual highness and true humanity.
But you must be very careful about how and where your resources or money is spent and whom it reaches.
Well, if you wish to do charity only to the deserving person, then keep that money and do not use it, or go and find the deserving person. Do not use it for yourself, but give it. You will immediately find there are many deserving persons in this world but don't keep on saying that no one deserves to get. If you have this attitude you will never be able to enjoy the eternal happiness one gets by involving himself in charity.
datavyam iti yad danam
diyate ’nupakarine
dese kale ca patre ca
tad danam sattvikam smrtam
Which means -
Charity given out of duty, without expectation of return, at the proper time and place, and to a worthy person is considered to be in the mode of goodness
yat tu pratyupakarartham
phalam uddisya va punah
diyate ca pariklistam
tad danam rajasam smrtam
Which means -
But charity performed with the expectation of some return, or with a desire for fruitive results, or in a grudging mood, is said to be charity in the mode of passion.
When you decided to give something it already belongs to him/her but the moment you start to expect any kind of benefits in return for what you gave you loose the blessings you deserve for the charity you made.Please Never ask your self why i spent so much money after you have done it and dint got any benefits that you expected.
adesa-kale yad danam
apatrebhyas ca diyate
asat-kritam avajnatam
tat tamasam udahrtam
Which means -
And charity performed at an impure place, at an improper time, to unworthy persons, or without proper attention and respect is said to be in the mode of ignorance.
Contributions for indulgence in intoxication and gambling are not encouraged here. That sort of contribution is in the mode of ignorance. Such charity is not beneficial; rather, sinful persons are encouraged. Similarly, if a person gives charity to a suitable person but without respect and without attention, that sort of charity is also said to be in the mode of darkness.
BhagavatGitas above words can even be useful for modern worlds charity organizations and individuals who are interested in giving - :
Give with respect and love, and to give in plenty. That is the spirit. Giving is good; and if the gift is given with a good heart, with out expecting any thing in return its a act of reaching spiritual highness and true humanity.
But you must be very careful about how and where your resources or money is spent and whom it reaches.
Well, if you wish to do charity only to the deserving person, then keep that money and do not use it, or go and find the deserving person. Do not use it for yourself, but give it. You will immediately find there are many deserving persons in this world but don't keep on saying that no one deserves to get. If you have this attitude you will never be able to enjoy the eternal happiness one gets by involving himself in charity.
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