Al-Risala (English) · The best charity is that which is given to the weakest person

The best charity is that which is given to the weakest person

Al-Risala (English), July 1991, p. 4

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan is named as the default author of the periodical; a piece that carries another writer’s byline is credited to that writer.

The best charity is that which is given to the weakest person

1991 7 July 4 The best charity is that which is given to the weakest person (53) Suraqah ibn Malik says that the Prophet once asked him: “Shall I tell you what the greatest charity is?” “Please do,” Suraqah replied. Then the Prophet said: “It is to spend upon a daughter who – after being widowed or divorced is returned to you, and has no other source of support but yourself.”

Wrongful accusation is the worst possible crime

1991 7 July 4 Wrongful accusation is the worst possible crime (20) Ali ibn Abu Talib was asked what weighed heaviest upon the heavens “Wrongful accusation of an innocent person,” he replied.

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