but when many weak threads come together and become a strong rope, they remain intact even in the severe force that ships experience in the water. Muslims should also remain like this with each other with compassion and love.

The Beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said, ‘All of the Muslims are like one building; one part of which gives strength to the other.’

(Bukhari, vol. 2, p. 127, Hadith 2446)

In another narration, it is stated, ‘The example of mutual friendship, mercy and compassion between Muslims is like a body; when one of its limbs ails, the entire body shares in its fever and restlessness.’ (Muslim, p. 1396, Hadith 2586)

Wealth becomes pure

The one who gives Zakah also receives the benefit of his wealth becoming pure, just as Sayyiduna Anas Bin Malik رَضِىَ الـلّٰـهُ عَـنْهُ narrates that the Beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said, ‘Take out the Zakah of your wealth, for it is a purifier; it will purify you.’ (Musnad Imam Ahmad, Musnad Anas Bin Malik, vol. 4, p. 274, Hadith 12397)

Introduction to the books ‘Ziya-e-Sadaqat’ and ‘Blessings of Zakah’

Dear Islamic brothers! You have heard of how those who take out Zakah from their wealth every year receive countless blessings, and conversely, those who do not give Zakah on their wealth, or do give Zakah but not the full amount, then the harm of this is that not only are they ruined in the world, rather, they are seized by the wrath of Allah Almighty and become worthy of the punishment of the Fire. Therefore, we should give the full amount of Zakah on our wealth every year, as the Divine command will be fulfilled through this, and the poor and needy will be aided.

Reading the two books of Maktaba-tul-Madinah, ‘Zia-e-Sadaqat’ and ‘Blessings of Zakah’, will prove to be very beneficial in learning more about Sadaqah and Zakah. These two books mention many virtues of Sadaqah and Zakah, and each chapter has in-depth information about various topics regarding Sadaqah; for example, the definition of Sadaqah and its types, likewise, the mention of Zakah, who should Zakah be given to, the virtues of maintaining ties of kinship, how is it to gather wealth, the condemnation of stinginess, etc. Those who study these books will gain a vast treasure of knowledge. Therefore, purchase these books from Maktaba-tul-Madinah