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Sadqay ka Inaam | The Reward of Giving Sadaqah
But giving obligatory Sadaqah openly and giving Nafl Sadaqah secretly is Afdal (most preferable) and if one who gives Nafl Sadaqah openly in order to persuade others then this is also preferable. (Tafseer Baghawi, Al-Baqarah, Taht-al-Ayah 271, vol. 1, pp. 191)
Hidden or unhidden both forms are based on intention
Dear Islamic brothers! Whether it is a Sadaqah or other forms of worship, reward is based on the intention. If intention is correct then deeds performed openly will be rewarded and if intention is defective then even hidden action will cause destruction. Yes! Disclosure of Fard acts of worship along with correct intention is appropriate in order to avoid people getting into evil suspicion and hiding Nawafil (supererogatory prayers) is better so that we can get protection from the possibility of showing-off. Another condition is that when a spiritual leader of people exposes his deeds in order to encourage his followers towards performing good deeds, this type of disclosure is permissible and Afdal (most excellent). This means that for Islamic jurist, spiritual guide, Muhaddis (one who explains the Hadees), preacher, teacher or anyone who is followed, it is better for them to disclose their deeds [with good intentions].
Sayyiduna Ibn ‘Umar رَضِیَ الـلّٰـهُ تَعَالٰی عَـنْهُمَا narrated: The Beloved and Blessed Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ تَـعَـالٰى عَـلَيْـهِ وَاٰلِـهٖ وَسَـلَّم has stated, ‘The hidden worship is greater than the open worship and [for] a leader’s [i.e. one who is followed] open (worship) is greater than the hidden (worship).’ (Shu’ab-ul-Iman, vol. 5, pp. 376, Hadees 7012)
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- Table of Contents
- The Reward of Giving Sadaqah
- Excellence of Salat-‘Alan-Nabi صَلَّی اللّٰہ تعالٰی علیہ واٰلہٖ وسلَّم
- Reward of Sadaqah
- Activities of pious predecessors
- Reward of Sadaqah and charities
- Spending in the way of Allah means
- Increase or decrease in the reward
- Distinction in reward
- Less in quantity, higher in status
- Does Sadaqah reduce wealth?
- What does Sadaqah mean?
- Various forms of Sadaqah
- Four Madani pearls of Sadaqah
- Nine blessed sayings of the Beloved Prophet in relation to the excellence of giving Sadaqah
- Guarantee of a house in Jannah
- Four supplications in exchange for four dirhams
- Destruction of human
- Acceptance of monetary acts of worship
- Respect of Muslim
- Who is a destitute person?
- Three important sayings
- The oppressed will be compensated with virtues
- 1-2. Taunting and reminding of favours
- Cause behind deprivation of Heaven
- 3. Showing off is a demerit hypocrites
- Destruction of deeds
- The height of regret and frustration
- Where is sincerity (Ikhlas)?
- Recognition of sincerity
- Blessings of sincerity
- Wealth is a test
- What kind of wealth should be given in Sadaqah?
- Open Sadaqah is greater or hidden Sadaqah?
- Hidden or unhidden both forms are based on intention
- Forbidden condition of giving Sadaqah openly
- Way of giving Nazranah (gift or money or tribute)
- To whom is giving Sadaqah Afdal (better)?
