assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,
This is a reminder to all Muslims to give gifts to one another. Some of the best Islamic gifts could include:
1. Qur’an
2. Islamic Books
3. Islamic DVDs/CDs
etc....
Why Islamic stuff? Because the reward in it is obviously greater. Imagine you give a book or a copy of the Qur'an to someone, after about 100 years envision his great grandchildren are guided to Islam and they continuously use that book in order to learn, recite or benefit. Who was the one who gave that book in the first place? It was YOU! Imagine! In your grave you could be receiving the reward and blessings for giving something several years back!
Abu Hurayra reported that the Prophet (sallahu alayhi wa salam), said, "Give gifts and you will love one another." [Bukhari]
Anas said to his son, Thabit, "My son, exchange gifts, it will bring about love between you." [Adab Al Mufrad - Bukhari]
Prophet (sallahu alayhi wa salam) said: “When a man dies, his good deeds come to an end except three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge and a righteous son who will pray for him.” [Muslim]
The Messenger of Allah (sallahu alayhi wa salam) said: “The good deeds that will reach a believer after his death are: knowledge which he learned and then spread; a righteous son whom he leaves behind; a copy of the Qur’an that he leaves as a legacy; a mosque that he built; a house that he built for wayfarers; a canal that he dug; or charity that he gave during his lifetime when he was in good health. These deeds will reach him after his death.” [al-Albaani, Saheeh Ibn Maajah]
“Whatever is with you, will be exhausted, and whatever is with Allah (of good deeds) will remain”
[al-Nahl 16:96]
jazakumAllahukhayran,
Just a reminder for myself and others!
Your Brother,
Fares Elahi
