The Best Form of Charity Sahih al-Bukhari 1426 Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (p.b.u.h) said, “The best charity is that which is practiced by a wealthy person. And start giving first to your dependents.” This hadith narration from Sahih al-Bukhari 1426, as narrated by Abu Huraira, conveys the following message: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be […]

Hadith on Charity: Spend in the Way of Allah 📖 Sahih al-Bukhari 5352Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Allah said, ‘O son of Adam! Spend, and I shall spend on you.’” Context: Allah’s Promise to All Humans The phrase “O son of Adam” means that this is a universal principle that applies to every […]

Serving Others and Accountability Sahih Muslim 2569 Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: Verily, Allah, the Exalted and Glorious, would say on the Day of Resurrection: O son of Adam, I was sick but you did not visit Me. He would say: O my Lord; how could I visit Thee whereas Thou art […]

Save Yourself from Hell Sahih al-Bukhari 6540 Narrated `Adi bin Hatim: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Protect yourself from the Fire.” He then turned his face aside (as if he were looking at it) and said again, “Protect yourself from the Fire,” and then turned his face aside (as if he were looking at it), and […]

Reward for Spending on Family 📖Sahih al-Bukhari 5351Narrated Abu Mas‘ud Al-Ansari:“The Prophet (ﷺ) said, ‘When a Muslim spends something on his family intending to receive Allah’s reward, it is regarded as Sadaqa for him.’” Explanation: Spending on Family is an Act of Charity – Providing for one’s family is not just a duty but also […]

Recommendation to Donate Excess Property Sahih Muslim 1728  Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: While we were with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) on a journey, a person came upon his mount and began to stare on the right and on the left, (it was at this moment) that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said: He who has an […]

Performing Good Deeds and Acts of Kindness Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1970 Jabir bin Abdullah narrated that the Messenger of Allah said: “Every good is charity. Indeed among the good is to meet your brother with a smiling face, and to pour what is left in your bucket into the vessel of your brother.” This hadith (saying […]

Prayer, Zakat, and Good Advice Sahih al-Bukhari 1401 Narrated Jarir bin `Abdullah: I gave the pledge of allegiance to the Prophet (ﷺ) for offering prayer perfectly, giving Zakat, and giving good advice to every Muslim. From this hadith (narration), we can learn several things: Importance of the pledge of allegiance: The hadith mentions that Jarir […]

Removing Inconvenience Sahih Muslim 1914 d Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as saying that he saw a person enjoying himself in Paradise because of the tree that he cut from the path which was a source of inconvenience to the people. This hadith from Sahih Muslim (1914d) represents the Islamic belief that performing good […]

Generosity and Charity Sahih Muslim 1036 Abu Umama reported Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: O son of Adam, it is better for you if you spend your surplus (wealth), but if you withhold it, it is evil for you. There is (however) no reproach for you (if you withhold means necessary) for a living. And […]