Ḥanafī Fiqh of Fasting Ramaḍān
Traditional reports [Ahadith] concerning the benefits of spending in the cause of Allahu Subhanahu wa ta ‘ala
And whatsoever you spend of anything (in Allah’s Cause), He will replace it.” (34:39)
“And whatever you spend in good, it is for yourselves, when you spend not except seeking Allah’s Countenance. And whatever you spend in good, it will be repaid to you in full, and you shall not be wronged.” (2:272)
“And whatever you spend in good, surely Allah knows it well.” (2:273)
Sayyidinaa Ibn Mas`ud Radhi Allahu ‘anhu reported: The Prophet Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Aalihi wa sallim said, “Envy is permitted only in two cases: A man whom Allah gives wealth, and he disposes of it rightfully, and a man to whom Allah gives knowledge which he applies and teaches it.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Sayyidinaa Ibn Mas`ud Radhi Allahu ‘anhu reported: Messenger of Allah Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Aalihi wa sallim asked, “Who of you loves the wealth of his heir more than his own wealth?” The Companions said: “O Messenger of Allah! There is none of us but loves his own wealth more.” He Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Aalihi wa sallim said, “His wealth is that which he has sent forward, but that which he retains belongs to his heir.” [Al-Bukhari].
Sayyidinaa `Adi bin Hatim Radhi Allahu ‘anhu reported: Messenger of Allah Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Aalihi wa sallim said, “Protect yourself from Hell-fire even by giving a piece of date as charity.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
Sayyidinaa Jabir Radhi Allahu ‘anhu reported: Messenger of Allah Sall Allahu ‘alaihi wa Aalihi wa sallim never said `no’ to anyone who asked him for anything. [Al-Bukhari and Muslim].
