Dear Islamic brothers! Let’s have the privilege of listening to some faith-refreshing events and parables of staying safe from calamities by virtue of the blessing of Sadaqah. Let’s, first of all, listen to a faith refreshing parable.

Woman found her drowned son by virtue of the blessing of Sadaqah

Sayyiduna Ikrimah رَضِىَ اللهُ تَعَالٰی عَـنْهُ has stated: There was a country whose king was very cruel and stingy. He made this announcement in his country, ‘No one shall give anything in Sadaqah to any Faqeer and Miskeen^[1] [i.e. very destitute], and nor shall anyone help any poor person. If anyone does so, I will cut off his hand.’ Having heard this news everyone was scared and feared from giving Sadaqah. One day, a helpless Faqeer [i.e. poor person] went to a woman and said, ‘Please give me something to eat for the pleasure of Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ.’ The woman said, ‘Our king has announced that the hand of the person who will give Sadaqah to anyone will be cut off. How can I give you anything now?’ The poor person said, ‘Give me something to eat for the pleasure of Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ.’ Filled with pity for him, the woman gave him two rotis (bread) for the pleasure of Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ, ignoring the displeasure and punishment from the king. Taking rotis the poor person left, making Du’a for her. When the king became aware that such and such a woman had violated his order, he sent two soldiers who cut off both of her hands.

After some time, the king said to his mother, ‘Tell me about the most beautiful woman; I will marry her.’ His mother replied, ‘In our country, there is a woman who is the most beautiful one in my opinion. I have never seen any other woman more beautiful than her, but there is a big defect in her. Both of her hands are cut off.’ The king ordered that the woman be brought to his court. The order was carried out and the king married her with her consent. They started living happily. Other wives of the king started feeling