A muslim is passionetly devoted - Part 2


Therefore, someone who turns a deaf ear to the deceptions of satan’s and gives to those in need is actually behaving in the best way for himself. He receives the reward for spending on Allah’s path, and also further abundance.

On the other hand, the believer’s aim in giving is not to obtain more for himself, because what counts is the pure intention behind that giving. Therefore, it is the fact that this obligation is performed with a love of Allah, with sincerity , expecting no reward and with pure intentions that validates it in the Sight of Allah. Another example Allah gives in the Qur’an on this subject is:

" The metaphor of those who spend their wealth, desiring the pleasure of Allah and firmness for themselves, is that of a garden on a hillside. When heavy rain falls on it, it doubles its produce; and if heavy rain does not fall, there is dew. Allah sees what you do. (Surat al-Baqara, 265)


Believers Regard Assets As a Means by Which to Give Thanks and Draw Closer to Allah

A believer’s interest in having possessions stems from his regarding this blessing as an instrument for giving thanks to and drawing closer to Allah. This is a natural state of mind stemming from a passionate love of Allah and is acquired through fervent faith, reason, depth, altruism and lofty moral virtues. The Qur’an cites this example of this superior morality possessed by believers:

“We gave David Solomon. What an excellent servant! He truly turned to his Lord.


When swift horses, champing at the bit, were displayed before him in the afternoon,
he said, ‘I have put the love of good things above the remembrance of my Lord until the sun disappeared behind its veil.
Return them to me!’ And he set about slashing through their shanks and necks.” (Surah Sad, 30-33)

As can be seen from these verses, it is love of Allah and the intention of remembering Him that lie at the root of believers’ love of possessions. As in the example of the Prophet Solomon (pbuh), only believers who love Allah with a passion can understand the deep joy that His servants who regard possessions as simply a means of giving thanks to Allah for His blessings, experience from fulfilling this obligation.





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