Sayyiduna Abu Hurayra ( radi Allahu anhu ) reported:
the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said,
“Wealth is not diminished by giving (in charity).
Allah-Jallah jalala hu, augments the honour of one
who forgives; and one who displays humbleness towards
another seeking the pleasure of ALLAH, Subhanahu wa ta’ala,
Allah-Jallah jalala hu, exalts him in ranks.”
[Muslim].
Commentary:
This Hadith has described three facts. First, Sadaqah does not
diminish wealth because Allah blesses the rest of it and thus
recompenses it. Besides, the loss of wealth of the almsgiver will
certainly be rewarded on the Day of Resurrection. Second, man
thinks that a conciliatory or forgiving attitude will weaken his
position in the eyes of others. He erroneously takes it as his
disparagement and insult. However, this Hadith reveals the reality
that by this way, Allah (SWT) raises his image and he is not belittled
at all, because a forgiving gesture will enhance his esteem in the hearts
of people, and in the Hereafter, Divine reward for it will definitely
lead to his elevation. Third, if somebody displays affability and humbleness
in his behaviour, Allah (SWT) will project his prestige and dignity into the
hearts of others or bless him in the Hereafter.
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