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Sedekah Ramadan
One of the doors opened by Allah to gain great benefits from the month of Ramadan is through charity. Islam often encourages its people to give a lot of charity. And in the month of Ramadan, this practice becomes even more recommended. And so should the character of a believer, that is, benefactors. Allah and His Messenger ordered, even set an example for Muslims to be generous and generous people. Know that generosity is one of Allah's attributes, as the hadith says, "Indeed, Allah Ta'ala is All-Giving, He loves generosity and noble character, He hates bad character." (HR. Al Baihaqi, authenticated by Al Albani in Sahihul Jami ', 1744)
From this hadith, it can be concluded that being stingy and miserly are bad morals and not the character of a true believer. Likewise, begging is not a characteristic of a believer. On the contrary, a believer gives a lot. As the Prophet SAW said, "The hand above is better than the hand below. The hand above is the one who gives and the hand below is the one who asks.” (Narrated by Bukhari no.1429, Muslim no.1033)
The virtue of charity
Allah SWT truly honors those who give charity. He promises many virtues and amazing rewards for those who love to give charity. There are hundreds of propositions that tell of the luck, virtue, and glory of those who give charity. So, it is really surprising for people who know these evidences and he is not called to his heart and his hands are not moved to give a lot of charity. Among the virtues of giving charity include:
1. Alms can erase sins.
The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said, "Charity can erase sins as water extinguishes fire." (Narrated by Tirmidhi, authenticated by Al Albani in Sahih At Tirmidhi, 614) The forgiveness of sins by means of alms here, of course, must be accompanied by repentance for the sins committed. Not like what some people do who intentionally commit sins, such as corruption, eating usury, stealing, cheating, taking orphans' property, and before doing these things he had planned to give charity afterwards so that there would be no sin. This is not justified because it includes feeling safe from Allah's plot, which is a major sin. Allah SWT said, "Then do they feel safe from Allah's punishment? No one feels safe from Allah's punishment except the losers." (Surat al-A'raf: 99)
2. Those who give in charity will find shade on the last day.
Rasulullah SAW told about 7 types of people who get shade on a day when there is no shade other than Allah, namely the last day. One of the types of people who get it is, "A person who gives charity with his right hand, he hides his deeds so that his left hand does not know what his right hand gives." (Narrated by Bukhari no. 1421)
3. Alms gives blessings to wealth.
Rasulullah SAW said, "Wealth will not decrease with charity. And a forgiving servant will surely increase his authority for him." (HR. Muslim, no. 2588) What does it mean that his wealth will not decrease? In Syarh Sahih Muslim, An Nawawi explains: "The scholars say that what is meant here includes 2 things: First, that the property is blessed and protected from harm. So the reduction of wealth to 'break even' is covered by an abstract blessing. It can be felt by the senses and habits. Second, if in essence the property is reduced, then the reduction is 'even' covered by the reward obtained, and this reward is multiplied until it is many times over."
4. Allah multiplies the reward of those who give charity.
Allah SWT says, "Indeed those who give charity, both male and female and lend to Allah a good loan, will surely be multiplied (the reward) to them; and for them a great reward.” (Qs. Al Hadid: 18)
5. There is a door to heaven that only those who give charity can enter.
"People donate two treasures in the way of Allah, then he will be called by one of the gates of heaven: "O servant of Allah, come here for enjoyment". If he comes from the group of people who like to establish prayer, he will be called from the door of prayer, who comes from among the mujahid, then he will be called from the door of jihad, if he comes from the group who likes to give charity, he will be called from the door of alms." (Narrated by Bukhari no. 3666, Muslim no. 1027)
6. Alms will be proof of one's faith.
Rasulullah SAW said, "Charity is proof." (HR. Muslim no.223) An Nawawi explained: “That is proof of the truth of his faith. That's why sadaqah is so named because it is evidence of the Shidqu Imanihi (truth of faith)."
7. Alms can free from the torment of the grave.
Rasulullah SAW said, "Charity will extinguish the fire of torment in the grave." (HR. Thabrani, authenticated by Al Albani in Sahih At Targhib, 873) 8. Alms can prevent traders from committing immorality in buying and selling Rasulullah SAW said, "O merchants, verily Satan and sin are both present in buying and selling. So decorate your trades with alms." (HR. Tirmidhi no. 1208, he said: "Hasan Sahih")
8. Alms can prevent traders from committing immorality in buying and selling
Rasulullah SAW said, "O merchants, verily Satan and sin are both present in buying and selling. So decorate your trades with alms." (HR. Tirmidhi no. 1208, he said: "Hasan Sahih")
9. People who give charity feel an airy chest and a happy heart.
Rasulullah SAW gave a good example of a generous person and a stingy person: "The example of a stingy person and a person who gives charity is like two people who have armor, which when worn covers the chest to the groin. The person who gives charity, because of his charity he feels his clothes are airy and loose on his skin. It was to the point that his fingertips were invisible and his armor didn't leave a mark on his skin. As for the stingy person, because of his stinginess he felt every circle of his armor tightly glued to his skin. He tried to loosen it but couldn't." (Narrated by Bukhari no. 1443)
10. The reward of alms continues to grow Even if it's just a little, the reward will continue to grow until it becomes big.
The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said, "Indeed, Allah accepts charity and takes it with His right hand. Then Allah develops his reward for one of you, as you develop a foal. To the extent that alms that are only one seed can grow to the size of Mount Uhud" (HR. At Tirmidhi 662, he said: "Hasan Sahih")
11. Charity keeps away from hell fire
Indeed, even if it's a little charity, it has contributed to keep us from the hell fire. The more charity, the farther we are from it. Rasulullah SAW said, "Stay away from the fire of hell, even if only by giving charity a date. If you don't have one, then you can use the word thayyibah" (HR. Al Bukhari 6539, Muslim 1016). (*)
1. Alms can erase sins.
The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said, "Charity can erase sins as water extinguishes fire." (Narrated by Tirmidhi, authenticated by Al Albani in Sahih At Tirmidhi, 614) The forgiveness of sins by means of alms here, of course, must be accompanied by repentance for the sins committed. Not like what some people do who intentionally commit sins, such as corruption, eating usury, stealing, cheating, taking orphans' property, and before doing these things he had planned to give charity afterwards so that there would be no sin. This is not justified because it includes feeling safe from Allah's plot, which is a major sin. Allah SWT said, "Then do they feel safe from Allah's punishment? No one feels safe from Allah's punishment except the losers." (Surat al-A'raf: 99)
2. Those who give in charity will find shade on the last day.
Rasulullah SAW told about 7 types of people who get shade on a day when there is no shade other than Allah, namely the last day. One of the types of people who get it is, "A person who gives charity with his right hand, he hides his deeds so that his left hand does not know what his right hand gives." (Narrated by Bukhari no. 1421)
3. Alms gives blessings to wealth.
Rasulullah SAW said, "Wealth will not decrease with charity. And a forgiving servant will surely increase his authority for him." (HR. Muslim, no. 2588) What does it mean that his wealth will not decrease? In Syarh Sahih Muslim, An Nawawi explains: "The scholars say that what is meant here includes 2 things: First, that the property is blessed and protected from harm. So the reduction of wealth to 'break even' is covered by an abstract blessing. It can be felt by the senses and habits. Second, if in essence the property is reduced, then the reduction is 'even' covered by the reward obtained, and this reward is multiplied until it is many times over."
4. Allah multiplies the reward of those who give charity.
Allah SWT says, "Indeed those who give charity, both male and female and lend to Allah a good loan, will surely be multiplied (the reward) to them; and for them a great reward.” (Qs. Al Hadid: 18)
5. There is a door to heaven that only those who give charity can enter.
"People donate two treasures in the way of Allah, then he will be called by one of the gates of heaven: "O servant of Allah, come here for enjoyment". If he comes from the group of people who like to establish prayer, he will be called from the door of prayer, who comes from among the mujahid, then he will be called from the door of jihad, if he comes from the group who likes to give charity, he will be called from the door of alms." (Narrated by Bukhari no. 3666, Muslim no. 1027)
6. Alms will be proof of one's faith.
Rasulullah SAW said, "Charity is proof." (HR. Muslim no.223) An Nawawi explained: “That is proof of the truth of his faith. That's why sadaqah is so named because it is evidence of the Shidqu Imanihi (truth of faith)."
7. Alms can free from the torment of the grave.
Rasulullah SAW said, "Charity will extinguish the fire of torment in the grave." (HR. Thabrani, authenticated by Al Albani in Sahih At Targhib, 873) 8. Alms can prevent traders from committing immorality in buying and selling Rasulullah SAW said, "O merchants, verily Satan and sin are both present in buying and selling. So decorate your trades with alms." (HR. Tirmidhi no. 1208, he said: "Hasan Sahih")
8. Alms can prevent traders from committing immorality in buying and selling
Rasulullah SAW said, "O merchants, verily Satan and sin are both present in buying and selling. So decorate your trades with alms." (HR. Tirmidhi no. 1208, he said: "Hasan Sahih")
9. People who give charity feel an airy chest and a happy heart.
Rasulullah SAW gave a good example of a generous person and a stingy person: "The example of a stingy person and a person who gives charity is like two people who have armor, which when worn covers the chest to the groin. The person who gives charity, because of his charity he feels his clothes are airy and loose on his skin. It was to the point that his fingertips were invisible and his armor didn't leave a mark on his skin. As for the stingy person, because of his stinginess he felt every circle of his armor tightly glued to his skin. He tried to loosen it but couldn't." (Narrated by Bukhari no. 1443)
10. The reward of alms continues to grow Even if it's just a little, the reward will continue to grow until it becomes big.
The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said, "Indeed, Allah accepts charity and takes it with His right hand. Then Allah develops his reward for one of you, as you develop a foal. To the extent that alms that are only one seed can grow to the size of Mount Uhud" (HR. At Tirmidhi 662, he said: "Hasan Sahih")
11. Charity keeps away from hell fire
Indeed, even if it's a little charity, it has contributed to keep us from the hell fire. The more charity, the farther we are from it. Rasulullah SAW said, "Stay away from the fire of hell, even if only by giving charity a date. If you don't have one, then you can use the word thayyibah" (HR. Al Bukhari 6539, Muslim 1016). (*)