In this article we will share some lessons from our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) about giving, picked from IslamiCity. The sayings and deeds of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) offer us direction and lessons for almost every aspect of our existence. He was the greatest person, and no one has ever surpassed him in manners.

Despite his own lack of possessions, he gave to others. Because he gave everything away before his blessed existence in this world was set to end, his family had nothing when he returned to Allah.

Let’s dive into some of those lessons. 

How we can learn from our Prophet?

Note: Previously published on IslamiCity 

Give in good times - It’s a sign of gratitude

Our beloved Prophet Muhammad(PBUH) gave to people in charity when he was healthy and alive. He said that one dirham (silvercoin) of charity given when one is healthy counts more and is better in the sight of Allah than one hundred dirham given in charity for a dead person. That is why we should give when we are healthy. Many people start giving abundant charity once they are ill and in bad health or about to die. However, our Prophet (may Allah bestow peace and blessings upon him) taught us that it is better to give when we are healthy and alive. Giving in good times is a sign of our gratitude towards our Creator. We show that we are thankful for whatever He has given us.

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Give, even if it is little

The Prophet gave when he had something to give and he even gave in charity when he did not have anything to give. Once a man came to the Prophet and asked him for charity. The Prophet did not have anything to give him, but the man kept insisting on being given charity. The Prophet then told the man to go to a shop and buy whatever he needs and tell the shop owner that the debt is upon the Prophet. See how amazing the Prophet was! He did not think about his own debt or about filling his own stomach but he thought of a way how he could help this man who asked charity from him. What can we learn from that incident? Even if we have little, we should try to give. 

Don’t wait for better times to come. If we are alive and healthy, it is the best time to give in charity. 

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How should we give?

There are different sayings from the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah shower blessings on him) that tell us that whenever somebody comes to us and asks charity of us, we should give him. We should try to give that person something, even if it is something that seems of little value. And it is extremely important that we give our charity in the best of manners. Actually, we should try to understand that Allah has sent that person to us. And we need to understand that the person who asks charity from us has a right to some of our wealth. However, it is not only the person who asks charity from us who has a right over some of our wealth but also the person who does not ask us (Qur’an 51:19 and Qur’an 70:25). The latter we have to go and look and search for. We have to give to both of them in the most beautiful way and without shaming them or looking down upon them.

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