Give charity without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity
The Prophet, peace be upon him, said: “Give charity without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity.” — Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 589 “They ask thee what they should spend (In charity). Say: Whatever wealth ye spend that is good, is for parents and kindred and orphans and those in want and for wayfarers. And whatever ye [...]
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A gift from God
“Never disappoint a beggar who stands at your door; give him even as little as a date or less, for he is a gift from God to you. If you find nothing to give then send him away graciously with kind words and a promise.” — Al-Haddad (2003) The Book of Assistance, Fons Vitae, p.69
No Bread
The Gaza Strip, home to more than 1.5 million Palestinians, will soon be without its most basic commodity: bread.
