An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
10. Giving For The Cause of God
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10. GIVING FOR THE CAUSE OF GOD
WEALTH CAN BE OF USE IN THIS WORLD
AND THE NEXT
Umar entrusted some official duty to Abu Ubaydah
ibn Jarrah, for which he gave him one thousand
dinars.
The latter returned this sum, saying: “lbn
Khattab, I did this work, not for you, but for the
sake of God; I will not, therefore, accept any
payment.” Umar then said to Abu Ubaydah: “When
the Prophet used to send us on errands, he would
recompense us, and if we showed reluctance to
accept what he gave, he told us we ought not to
demur as it would be of assistance to us in matters
pertaining both to our worldly affairs and to our
religion.” On hearing this, Abu Ubaydah accepted
what Umar offered him.
(AL-BAYHAQI,
AL SUNAN AL-KUBRA)
ONE’S NEXT OF KIN HAVE THE GREATEST
RIGHT TO ONE’S CHARITY
Abu Hurayrah records the Prophet as saying: “By
the one who sent me with the Truth, God will not
