This one is probably the more difficult of Deeds. Why? Because it requires that we part with something that we love dearly. Forget right or wrong for a second. Right now, let’s focus of good, better, and best. One of the best things to do is to give a loan to Allah (swt). That’s really all you are doing; you are giving a loan to Allah (swt). Here’s the Ayat from Allah (swt) Himself:
Surah At-Taghabun: 17
“If you loan to Allah, a beautiful loan, He will double it for you, and He will grant you Forgiveness: for Allah is most Ready to appreciate, Most Forbearing”
Ibn Kathir commented on this Ayah from the Qur’an—here is a portion of what he said:
“…whatever you spend, then Allah will replace it, and on Him will be the reward of whatever you give away in charity. Allah considered giving charity as if it is a loan to Him, just as Allah said in a Qudsi Hadith, “Who will give a loan to He Who is neither unjust nor poor”. This is why Allah the Exalted said in Surat Al-Baqarah, “So that He may multiply it to him many times” (2:245) … He will erase your mistakes, He gives abundantly in return for what was little, He forgives, pardons, covers and absolves the sins, mistakes, errors and shortcomings”
So—I’ve attached a link to the Donation site of a local Masjid in the area. This community, Darussalaam, Masha’Allah wa Subhan’Allah–has a thriving Islamic School and tons of activities that are spreading the word of Allah (swt) and the message of Islam that our beloved Prophet Muhammed (saw) taught us. Click the button–go through their site..and give as much as you want—but give at least $1.
