Charity, or “sadaqah” in Arabic, is a fundamental principle in Islam and is emphasized by the Quran and Hadith (sayings of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him). The charity quotes in Islam signify the act of giving out of compassion, love, friendship, and religious duty. Here are 20 authentic Islamic quotes about charity that emphasize the importance and blessings of charity;
1. “The believer’s shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity.” – Prophet Muhammad (Tirmidhi)
2. “The best charity is that given in Ramadan.” – Prophet Muhammad (Tirmidhi)
3. “Charity does not decrease wealth.” – Prophet Muhammad (Muslim)
4. “Give charity without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity.” – Prophet Muhammad (Tirmidhi)
5. “Your smile for your brother is charity. Your removal of stones, thorns or bones from the paths of people is charity. Your guidance of a person who is lost is also charity.” – Prophet Muhammad (Bukhari)
6. “O son of Adam, I asked you for food and you fed Me not. He will say: O Lord, and how should I feed You when You are the Lord of the worlds? He will say: Did you not know that My servant So-and-so asked you for food and you fed him not? Did you not know that had you fed him you would surely have found that (the reward for doing so) with Me?” – Hadith Qudsi
7. “The upper hand is better than the lower hand (he who gives is better than him who takes). One should start giving first to his dependents.” – Prophet Muhammad (Bukhari)
8. “Protect yourself from hell-fire even by giving a piece of date as charity.” – Prophet Muhammad (Bukhari)
9. “Those who spend their wealth by night and day, secretly and publicly, they will have their reward with their Lord. On them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.” – Quran, 2:274
10. “The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed [of grain] which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies [His reward] for whom He wills.” – Quran, 2:261
11. “If you disclose your charitable expenditures, they are good; but if you conceal them and give them to the poor, it is better for you.” – Quran, 2:271
12. “A man’s true wealth is the good he does in this world.” – Prophet Muhammad (Bukhari)
13. “The best of you are those who feed others.” – Prophet Muhammad (Ahmad)
14. “He who does not have mercy will not have mercy shown to him.” – Prophet Muhammad (Bukhari)
15. “The most beloved of deeds according to Allah are: to offer prayers at their stated times, to be good to one’s parents, and to give in charity.” – Prophet Muhammad (Bukhari)
16. “You will not attain righteousness till you spend in charity of the things you love.” – Quran, 3:92
17. “The charity you give will be your shade on the Day of Judgment.” – Prophet Muhammad (Bayhaqi)
18. “Give in charity and do not give reluctantly lest Allah should give you in a limited amount; and do not withhold your money lest Allah should withhold it from you.” – Prophet Muhammad (Bukhari)
19. “The best charity is that which is practiced by a wealthy person. And start giving first to your dependents.” – Prophet Muhammad (Bukhari)
20. “Those who (in charity) spend of their goods by night and by day, in secret and in public, have their reward with their Lord: on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.” – Quran, 2:274
Conclusion
Charity in Islam is not just an act of kindness; it’s a profound duty and a means to purify one’s wealth and soul. These quotes from the Quran and Hadith underscore the significance of charity and the immense rewards associated with it. By giving, not only do we help those in need, but we also pave our way to a better hereafter.
