Serve Mankind If
You Want To
Serve The Almighty!
(M. Javed Naseem)
“Believe in Allah and His messenger, and
spend (in charity) out of the (substance)
whereof He has made you heirs. For, those
of you who believe and spend (in charity),
for them is a great Reward.”
(al-Quran 57:7)
When God taught us Faith, He based it on His own qualities like Mercy, Love, Forgiveness, Charity and Hope – all Good and no Evil! He told us not to follow the Devil as he was our enemy. We were strictly commanded not to spread corruption and evil in the Earth so that we could enjoy Lord’s bounties and a happy life in this world. But when we were enjoying happy life, we ignored God’s commands and started playing god on earth; hence all the corruption and evil. Out of greed and jealousy, we started depriving other humans of those bounties that we were enjoying.
Most of us are going through hard times these days that have become even harder due to some illogical restrictions and a manipulative safety protocol. Millions of people have lost their jobs, small businesses and sources of income. Some got the alternate sources of income; some got government and social help and some got nothing at all except suffering. They can’t beg and they have nobody to turn to. As responsible members of the society, we have an obligation to look around in our own neighborhood and try to help those who are suffering from poverty, unemployment and hunger.
“Whatever you shall spend in the cause
of Allah, shall be repaid unto you, and
you shall not be treated unjustly.”
(al-Quran 8:60)
When you give, give with a big heart. Never think that you are doing others a favor! No, as a matter of fact, you are helping your own cause because Allah, the Almighty, will reward you for your good and charitable acts. Remember that the poor have a share in your wealth whether you accept it or not; whether you like it or not. That’s the verdict of the Lord Almighty. Share your wealth with the needy and the orphans and widows, and you would be rewarded manifold.
“Twice will they be given their reward,
for that they have persevered, that they
avert Evil with Good, and that they spend
(in charity) out of what We have given them.”
(al-Quran 28:54)
Thousands of times, we were warned via Scriptures through Prophets and Messengers but only a few paid heed. Most of the people ignored those teachings and warnings although we were informed of the fate of the earlier nations who disobeyed the Lord. Love, peace and harmony can only be created by sharing with others. Compassion is the key to a happy society. Allah, the Merciful, created us with mercy, compassion, love and hope. We are supposed to live in harmony with peace and justice. Some people are born rich while others are poor. But both are a source of ‘Test’ for each other. Allah wants to see how the rich behave and live with all the wealth and bounties He gave them in this world. At the same time, He wants to see how the poor live in contentment and survive with limited sources. If both of them succeed in keeping corruption, ungratefulness and greed at bay, they are both successful in this world and would carry the reward to the Hereafter.
“And spend of your substance in the cause
of Allah, and make not your own hands
contribute to (your) destruction; but do good;
for Allah loves those who do good.”
(al-Quran 2:195)
establish regular prayer, and spend (in
charity) out of what We have provided
for them, secretly and openly, hope for
a commerce that will never fail.”
(al-Quran 35:29)
It is not the amount of money that counts. What matter actually is your gesture and thought behind your charitable action. Just try to put a smile on a sad face and enjoy the beautiful feeling. You can give whatever you can afford. Allah says in the Quran:
“Let the man of means spend according to
his means: and the man whose resources are
restricted, let him spend according to what
Allah has given him. Allah puts no burden
on any person beyond what He has given him.
After a difficulty, Allah will soon grant relief.”
(al-Quran 65:7)
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