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He رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه further stated: If nothing is given to the beggar, then at least he should be responded in a courteous way which is not offensive to him, and if he insists on asking for or talks in a rude manner then be forgiving and overlook it. (It is better than that charity which ends up becoming offensive.)
(Tafseer Khaazin, vol. 1, pp. 206)
Dear Islamic brothers! Ponder! Look at the extent to which Islam places the respect of a Muslim that after assisting and helping any Muslim brother in need, one should not disclose any favour done to him by teasing or taunting which obviously causes him grief rather he should respect his Muslim brother’s self-esteem and honour. By giving Sadaqah and charity, it does not privilege one to tarnish the honour of a deserving Muslim by keep on reminding him of any favour. It would have been better to refrain from giving such a Sadaqah and instead give some kind words, or express regret for not being able to help him or send him to somebody else.
This is a lesson for those who initially get overwhelmed and immediately help the needy person but afterwards they taunt, tease and insult them in such a manner that whenever they get angry they begin disclosing the favours that they had carried out; such as:
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