The Meaning of the Hadith: "That You Give Charity While You Are Healthy and Stingy"
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Question:
How do we reconcile his statement (peace and blessings be upon him):Sunan an-Nasa'i 2544Sahih (Darussalam) with his statement: Sunan an-Nasa'i 2542Sahih (Darussalam)?
Answer:
It means: after what remains for his family, he starts with those upon whom he has an obligation, and if he has a surplus, he gives charity.
How do we reconcile his statement (peace and blessings be upon him):
The best of charity is that which is given when you are self-sufficient
خير الصدقة ما كان عن ظهر غنًىGiving charity when you are in good health, and feeling stingy
وأن تصدق وأنت صحيحٌ شحيحٌAnswer:
It means: after what remains for his family, he starts with those upon whom he has an obligation, and if he has a surplus, he gives charity.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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