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Islamic teachings emphasize on the importance of extending helping hand to all those in need. The never ending act of charity is considered to be one of the basic teachings in Islam and every true Muslim should keep performing charitable acts as much as they can. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Charity : A Way of Islamic Life


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Charity A Way of Islamic Life
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  • Islamic teachings emphasize on the importance of
    extending helping hand to all those in need. The
    never ending act of charity is considered to be
    one of the basic teachings in Islam and every
    true Muslim should keep performing charitable
    acts as much as they can.
  • It is significantly mentioned in the Holy Quran
    that a good act of charity is beneficial to not
    only the person who does it, but also to the
    person to whom the act of charity has been
    performed. The fruits of any kind of charity work
    are considered to give rewards after the person
    has passed on.

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Never Ending Charity
  • In Islam, it is believed that a simple act of
    charity of any kind, performed by a true Muslim,
    will bear its fruits even after the person has
    passed away. The rewards showered unto the
    person, known as Sadaqah Jariyah, will continue
    even after life.
  • The teachings of The Prophet states that only
    three things are eternal after a man passes away
    i.e. the rewards of charity work he has done in
    his life, the knowledge he has passed on to
    others and virtuous children he has raised who
    will pray for his eternal peace in his perpetual
    life.
  • Therefore one should never restrain oneself from
    performing an act of charity. A ceaseless charity
    is the purpose of mankind and without any
    expectation should be done by all and such is the
    teaching of the Holy Quran.

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Charities in Islam
  • Islamic charities can be performed in various
    ways. From helping a poor, needy soul
    materialistically or spreading the teachings of
    Islam to fellow beings, Islam emphasizes on the
    importance of any kind of selfless help given to
    those in need. Following are some of the ways in
    which help can be offered to people
  • One can choose to offer donations or financial
    help in the building of various public
    constructions such as Mosques, orphanages,
    schools, colleges, water tanks, water wells,
    urinals, clinics and hospitals.
  • In addition to financial help, one can volunteer
    physically in the construction work.

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  • One can offer to sponsor the education of a needy
    child or an orphan.
  • One can initiate and undertake the task of
    educating people about the teachings of Islam and
    spreading the knowledge about the true meaning of
    the Islamic teachings.
  • Apart from educating people, once can distribute
    Holy Scriptures about Islam.
  • One can also help someone learn how to read the
    Holy Scriptures or recite a dua.

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Conclusion
  • The teachings of Islam regarding charity are not
    limited to humans. It also emphasizes on
    practicing and showing affection and compassion
    to animals as well as plants. Islam also teaches
    to plant trees or donate them for certain cause
    which can lead to the formation of better place
    and society. Along with this, animals should also
    be extended help when they need it. Placing water
    for stray animals and watering trees and plants
    can also be undertaken as charity work. The
    credits one gains from such charity gets carried
    forward to life after death as well enabling an
    individual achieve peace, goodness and blessings
    of God.

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