Ramadan is the month of generosity and giving. One of the profound wisdoms behind fasting during this month is to develop an awareness of the condition of the poor and to encourage generosity and charity. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was the most generous of people, and during Ramadan, he became even more generous. So, isn’t it fitting that his followers should also be generous and follow in the footsteps of their Prophet?
Undoubtedly, everything a person acquires in terms of wealth and possessions is, in reality, a gift from Allah the Almighty. A person is not the true owner of their wealth; rather, the absolute ownership belongs to the Creator. One does not have complete control over their possessions nor can they acquire them solely through their intelligence and wisdom; it is Allah who paves the way for their sustenance.
Thus, the true owner of all existence and worldly possessions is Allah, and humans are merely trustees and representatives of those possessions. Just as an attorney acts according to their client’s instructions, humans must follow the command of their Lord by paying Zakat from their wealth, helping the needy and poor, and spending their assets on good causes to earn divine rewards.
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: “Indeed, Allah accepts charity and takes it with His right hand, then nurtures it for one of you just as one of you raises the foal of his horse or the baby camel, until it grows to the size of a mountain of Uhud.”
This noble hadith illustrates that charity is like a seed planted in the soil of Allah’s mercy, which grows and flourishes under His care and support. Can the wealth that Allah Himself nurtures not increase?
Without a doubt, Allah’s promise is true, and whatever a person gives in the way of Allah will be multiplied and returned to them many times over.
مَّثَلُ ٱلَّذِينَ يُنفِقُونَ أَمْوَٰلَهُمْ فِى سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ كَمَثَلِ حَبَّةٍ أَنبَتَتْ سَبْعَ سَنَابِلَ فِى كُلِّ سُنبُلَةٍۢ مِّائَةُ حَبَّةٍ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ يُضَٰعِفُ لِمَن يَشَآءُ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ وَٰسِعٌ عَلِيمٌ؛ Translation: “The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed that grows seven ears, with each ear having a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies it for whomever He wills, and Allah is the All-Enricher, All-Knowing.”
Likewise, Allah the Almighty says: «أَلَمْ يَعْلَمُوا أَنَّ اللَّهَ هُوَ يَقْبَلُ التَّوْبَةَ عَنْ عِبَادِهِ وَيَأْخُذُ الصَّدَقَاتِ» Translation: “Do they not know that Allah is the One who accepts repentance from His servants and takes the charity?”
Charity during Ramadan holds greater virtue than charity in other months, and thus it is highly recommended for Muslims to increase their voluntary charity during this blessed month. As narrated by Anas (MABH), he said: “The Prophet (PBUH) was asked: ‘Which charity is the best?’ He replied: ‘Charity in Ramadan.’”
So, let us strive to perform the best deeds during this blessed month, for Allah loves those who are generous and noble-hearted. The Prophet (PBUH) said: “Indeed, Allah is generous, and He loves the generous; He is benevolent, and He loves generosity; He loves noble character and detests base conduct.”
One of the qualities of the generous and noble-hearted is that they give without counting, whether it be wealth, knowledge, time, or effort.
When we observe the behavior of the Prophet (PBUH) during Ramadan, we find that his generosity and kindness were greater in this month than at other times. His noble companions described him as: “He was the most generous of people, and during Ramadan, he became even more generous.” This was due to his awareness of the immense rewards associated with charity during this month.
When someone gives charity during Ramadan, they acquire a collection of invaluable virtues unique to the month, including fasting, charity, staying up at night in worship, speaking kindly, and respecting the sanctity of time. The Prophet (PBUH) said: “Indeed, in Paradise, there are rooms whose insides are visible from the outside and whose outsides are visible from the inside. Allah the Almighty has prepared them for those who give food to others, speak kindly, fast regularly, and pray at night while people are asleep.”
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