The Virtues of Charity

The Virtues of Charity: Charity has a great significance in Islam it is one of the clearest indications and most truthful signs of the sincerity of ones faith as souls were created to love money and strive to save it If someone spends his money and contradicts his instinct then this is a proof that he has a good faith and a sound belief Regarding this the Prophet sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam said ldquohellipand Charity is a proofrdquo which means it is proof of sound faith ndash that is if he intends it for the sake of Allah The Almighty and not for showing off or for enhancing ones reputation This is why many texts show the virtues of charity and spending for the sake of Allah The Almighty and urge the Muslim to give charity seeking the reward from Allah The Almighty One of the specific characteristics of the righteous servants of Allah The Almighty is spending on the poor and the needy Allah The Almighty Says what means Indeed they were before that doers of good They used to sleep but little of the night And in the hours before dawn they would ask forgiveness And from their properties was given the