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The Avenues of Sadaqah
Sayyiduna Jaabir (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) mentioned, “Every good deed is an act of sadaqah, and among good deeds is that you meet your (Muslim) brother with a cheerful countenance and that you pour from your bucket into the container of your brother.” (Sunan Tirmizi #1970)
In the above hadeeth, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) explained that every good deed is sadaqah (a means of one earning the reward of sadaqah). Hence, we should never disregard any good …
The Pearl of Peace
There was once a man in a state of want and poverty. One day, he left home with some yarn and sold it for one dirham (silver coin), hoping to purchase flour. Coincidentally, he thereafter passed by two men who were shouting and fighting with each other. On enquiring, he learnt that the reason for their quarrel was one dirham. To end their dispute and create peace between them, he gave them his only dirham even though it was the only …
The Etiquettes of Giving and Receiving Gifts
1. The purpose of giving a gift is to engender love and affection in the heart.
2. Try to give a person something that he will like and appreciate.
3. Do not give someone such a gift that will create difficulty for him e.g. giving a very large and heavy gift to a person that is travelling (as it will be difficult for him to carry it and take it with him).
4. Do not give a gift anonymously, as …
