Charity Increases Happiness Removes Depression and Stand in the way of Calamity (Scientifically Proven Benefits) The psychological benefits that one receives from helping others are indeed great. If you suffer from depression, an act of charity will have a more potent effect on your sickness than will the best available medicine. The first person who benefits from an act of charity is the benefactor himself, by seeing changes in himself and in his manners, by finding peace, by watching a smile form on the lips of another person. If you find yourself to be in difficulty or distress, show kindness to others, and you will be the first to find solace and comfort. Give to the needy, defend the oppressed, help those in distress, and visit the sick: you will find that happiness surrounds you from all directions. ►The incredible wisdom behind Sadaqah (charity) The religion of Islam teachings nothing that will harm its followers or society. It is a religion of kindness, peace and mercy and whosoever follows the religion of Islam, practices its teachings, and abides by its rules will feel peace, happiness, and comfort. A great example of this is in the teachings on Sadaqah (charity). Let’s look at some scientific proof first. The caudate nucleus and the nucleus accumbens, two regions deep in the brain, become active when people witness some of their money going to those in need, and become especially busy when people donate money voluntarily. These two brain regions also spring into action when our most basic needs are met, such as when we eat tasty food or feel valued by others, suggesting a direct brain-based link between helping others and happiness. ►So, scientifically speaking, if you want some real retail therapy, help yourself by helping others. It has a direct effect on your brain that, in turn, makes you feel happier.◄ ►The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed [of grain] which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies [His reward] for whom He wills. And Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing.[ 2:26 ] ► The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Give charity without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity.” - Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 589 ►► But I am poor.. what should I do? ►The Messenger of Allah said: “To smile in the company of your brother is charity. To command to do good deeds and to prevent others from doing evil is charity. To guide a person in a place where he can not get astray is charity. To remove troublesome things like thorns and bones from the road is charity. To pour water from your jug into the jug of your brother is charity. To guide a person with defective vision is charity for you.” (Bukhari) ► The Prophet said: “Charity is prescribed for each descendant of Adam every day the sun rises.” He was then asked: “From what do we give charity every day?” The Prophet answered: “The doors of goodness are many…enjoining good, forbidding evil, removing harm from the road, listening to the deaf, leading the blind, guiding one to the object of his need, hurrying with the strength of one’s legs to one in sorrow who is asking for help, and supporting the feeble with the strength of one’s arms—all of these are charity prescribed for you.” He also said: “Your smile for your brother is charity.” - Fiqh-us-Sunnah, Volume 3, Number 98 The Messenger of Allah said: “To smile in the company of your brother is charity. To command to do good deeds and to prevent others from doing evil is charity. To guide a person in a place where he can not get astray is charity. To remove troublesome things like thorns and bones from the road is charity. To pour water from your jug into the jug of your brother is charity. To guide a person with defective vision is charity for you.” (Bukhari) ► There are so many people in our surroundings who are in dire need of some financial assistance , may be our distant relative, neighbor, servant, friend etc ..look for them ..find out such people who need help but out of embarassment they suffer the difficulties alone and donot ask anyone .. search out such people and help them for the sake of Allah , help them buy monthly grocery or financially help them monthly , and conceal this act of kindness .. keep it between you and needy and Allah only , when you will fulfill others need in shaa Allah ,Allah will help u in ur need and correct ur affairs Ameen Summa Ameen
Posted on: Sat, 13 Jul 2013 08:35:30 +0000
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