Zakat: One of the Most Meritorious Acts

بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

Sayyidina ‘Ali ibn Abu Thalib (k.w.) held, “Of the most meritorious acts of a believer, and one of the most acceptable things to Allah (s.w.t.) is zakat.  It behooves everyone to give charity, because from amongst the acts of worship, this is the most pleasing to Allah (s.w.t.).” 

In his sermons, Sayyidina ‘Ali (k.w.) exhorted the people in the following terms: “O you people, send a part of your wealth to Allah (s.w.t.) so that it may stand you in good stead in the next world.  Do not leave your entire wealth here so that it will become a source of annoyance to you in the next world.” 

In the annals of the Arabs, Hatim ath-Tha’i enjoyed fame for his munificence and generosity.  Sayyidina ‘Ali (k.w.) outclassed Hatim in the matter of generosity.


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