Islahi Centre

On the authority of Abu Musa Al Mashari (may Allah be please with him), who said:

The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Charity is necessary for every Muslim”. The Holy Prophet was asked: “What if a person has nothing?” The Holy Prophet replied: “He should work with his own hands for his benefit and then give something out of such earnings in charity”. The companions asked “what if he is not able to work?” The Holy Prophet said: “He should help poor and needy persons”. The companions further asked “what if he cannot do even that?” The Holy Prophet said, “he should urge others to do good”. The companions submitted “what if he lacks that also?” The Holy Prophet said “he should check himself from doing evil. That is also charity.”

(Bukhari and Muslim)

“He should check himself from doing evil. That is also charity” means all people are capable of committing evil by hurting other people. Therefore, treating people kindly is the same as performing a charity. Also, the person who is kind to others brings good deeds upon himself in return and consequently causes more charity to be performed.