The Teachings of Islam
Giving as God Wills
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been produced, and vehicles would not have been
able to move. Whatever man earns in this world is a
direct favour from God. In return, man should
spend his earnings in a way which would meet with
God’s approval. He should use his money to help
the poor and spend of the wealth which God has
granted him in the ways of God has specified.
Real charity is that which is given for God’s sake
alone, not for fame, self-esteem or worldly reward.
Wealth saves one from worldly hardship; that
which is given away for God’s sake saves one from
the hardships of the life after death.
