The five pillars of Islam include: the faith or belief in the oneness of God, Daily prayers, Give to charity, Fasting, and Pilgramage to Mecca. The first three of these pillars happen regularly and they all connect with one another in simple ways. When one gives to their people, they are acting with/for/to/of service to their God. This is a part of the religion to give to others even when you yourself have little to give.
To bring in a personal example, which I might have already mentioned in the blog, my friend from work Yasseer. He worked for three months under a probation and/or training without receiving any pay yet each and every time we left the office he would give to a child or someone on the street. He had no income and had to take taxis to and from work each day, but he still managed to give. The charity to others is important for those who have and those who do not have it to give. When it comes to the religion, it is clear that you have to give yourself in some way and it may not just be about the money. I believe that this giving charity to others can correlate to the Code of Honor, which I previously discussed. When you give your time and efforts, it is matter of religion, but honor and respect toward people.
Give your time, give you help, give your support, and give your love- ISLAM-
From ISLAM 101:
The financial obligation upon Muslims.
An important principle of Islam is that everything belongs to God, and that wealth is therefore held by human beings in trust. The word zakah means both "purification" and "growth." Our possessions are purified by setting aside a proportion for those in need and for the society in general. Like the pruning of plants, this cutting back balances and encourages new growth.
Each Muslim calculates his or her own zakah individually. This involves the annual payment of a fortieth of one's capital, excluding such items as primary residence, car and professional tools.
An individual may also give as much as he or she pleases as sadaqa-h, and does so preferably in secret. Although this word can be translated as "voluntary charity" it has a wider meaning.
The Prophet said,
"Even meeting your brother with a cheerful face is an act of charity."
The Prophet also said: "Charity is a necessity for every Muslim." He was asked: "What if a person has nothing?"
The Prophet replied: "He should work with his own hands for his benefit and then give something out of such earnings in charity."
The Companions of the Prophet asked: "What if he is not able to work?"
The Prophet said: "He should help the poor and needy." The Companions further asked: "What if he cannot do even that?"
The Prophet said: "He should urge others to do good." The Companions said: "What if he lacks that also?"
The Prophet said: "He should check himself from doing evil. That is also an act of charity."
To bring in a personal example, which I might have already mentioned in the blog, my friend from work Yasseer. He worked for three months under a probation and/or training without receiving any pay yet each and every time we left the office he would give to a child or someone on the street. He had no income and had to take taxis to and from work each day, but he still managed to give. The charity to others is important for those who have and those who do not have it to give. When it comes to the religion, it is clear that you have to give yourself in some way and it may not just be about the money. I believe that this giving charity to others can correlate to the Code of Honor, which I previously discussed. When you give your time and efforts, it is matter of religion, but honor and respect toward people.
Give your time, give you help, give your support, and give your love- ISLAM-
From ISLAM 101:
The financial obligation upon Muslims.
An important principle of Islam is that everything belongs to God, and that wealth is therefore held by human beings in trust. The word zakah means both "purification" and "growth." Our possessions are purified by setting aside a proportion for those in need and for the society in general. Like the pruning of plants, this cutting back balances and encourages new growth.
Each Muslim calculates his or her own zakah individually. This involves the annual payment of a fortieth of one's capital, excluding such items as primary residence, car and professional tools.
An individual may also give as much as he or she pleases as sadaqa-h, and does so preferably in secret. Although this word can be translated as "voluntary charity" it has a wider meaning.
The Prophet said,
"Even meeting your brother with a cheerful face is an act of charity."
The Prophet also said: "Charity is a necessity for every Muslim." He was asked: "What if a person has nothing?"
The Prophet replied: "He should work with his own hands for his benefit and then give something out of such earnings in charity."
The Companions of the Prophet asked: "What if he is not able to work?"
The Prophet said: "He should help the poor and needy." The Companions further asked: "What if he cannot do even that?"
The Prophet said: "He should urge others to do good." The Companions said: "What if he lacks that also?"
The Prophet said: "He should check himself from doing evil. That is also an act of charity."
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