Allah Ta’ala and His Messenger (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) have promised barakah for those who give charity with sincerity.

Allah Ta’ala says:

‘Allah destroys interest, and increases charity.’

(Surah Baqarah, Ayah: 276)

Hereunder is an inspiring incident on this topic:

Makkiy ibn Ibrahim (rahimahullah) narrates:

‘We were with Ibn Jurayj (rahimahullah), when a beggar asked for something. Ibn Jurayj (rahimahullah) told his treasurer: ‘Give him a dinar (gold coin).’ The treasurer replied: ‘I only have a single dinar left, if I give it away then what will we have for you and your family?’
Ibn Jurayj (rahimahullah) got angry and said: ‘Give it to him!’

Makkiy ibn Ibrahim (rahimahullah) mentions further:

‘Whilst we were still with Ibn Jurayj (rahimahullah), a man came with a letter and a purse, which one of his brothers sent. The letter read: ‘I have sent you fifty dinars.’

Ibn Jurayj (rahimahullah) had the coins counted, which in total were actually fifty one dinars. He then told his treasurer: ‘You gave one coin, which Allah returned and He also gave us an additional fifty coins!’

(Sunan Tirmidhi, after Hadith: 2035)

Such is the barakah of sadaqah (nafl charity). Each individual should develop this noble habit in accordance to his/her capacity.

May Allah Ta’ala inspire us to abandon interest, wastage and extravagance, while increasing our nafl (optional) sadaqah.

03-11-20