Islam came as a guideline to us Muslims to know how to lead a life in which Allah Almighty will be pleased with us.
To plant the seeps of good deeds everywhere we go and to help one another through our good days and hard days.
Charity is one of the keys through which Allah teaches us how to be merciful and kind to one another and how to maintain our humanity through all the hardships of life.
To reach for our brothers in Islam and show them support and compassion.
Allah Almighty and our Beloved Prophet ﷺ have told us about the Thawab of ongoing charity – Sadaqah jariyah –
Allah Almighty says in His Holy Qur’an…
“You will never achieve righteousness until you donate some of what you cherish. And whatever you give is certainly well known to Allah.”
– Surah Ali ‘Imran – Verse 92.
“Spend in the cause of Allah and do not let your own hands throw you into destruction ˹by withholding˺. And do good, for Allah certainly loves the good-doers.”.
– Surah Al-Baqarah – Verse 195.
“Tell My believing servants to establish prayer and donate from what We have provided for them—openly and secretly—before the arrival of a Day in which there will be no ransom or friendly connections.”.
– Surah Ibrahim – Verse 31.
Our Beloved Prophet also told us about the benefits of the ongoing charity – Sadaqah Jariyah – and the great Thawab – rewords- that blesses his life in this Dunya and the hereafter.
The Prophet ﷺ said “When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: Sadaqah Jariyah (ceaseless charity); a knowledge which is beneficial, or a virtuous descendant who prays for him (for the deceased).” – Muslim.
Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger as stating that Allah Most High had said,
“If you spend, son of Adam, I shall spend on you.” – Bukhari and Muslim.
Marthad b. ‘Abdallah said – One of the Prophet’s Companions told him that he had heard Him ﷺ says, “The believer’s shade on the day of resurrection will be his sadaqa.” – Ahmad.
Ongoing Charity is what we give to others whose profits last for a long time and can benefit many people, such as knowledge which is beneficial, a virtuous descendant who prays for him, or Sadaqah Jariyah.
