Reward for Helping Others

Ibn Abbas narrated, OnceI was in a state of itikaaf in the Prophet's
Mosque (Medina). A certain person came to me and sat down. I said to
him, 'O so and so, you look sad'. He said, 'Yes of course, o fraternal
brother of the Prophet. So-and-so has his due onme, and by the one who
lies in eternal peace in the grave (i.e. Prophet Muhammad), I am not
able to pay the debt' I said, 'Should I not talk tohim about your
debt?' He said, 'You can do so if you like' There upon I put my shoes
on and went out of the mosque.The person asked him, 'Have you
forgotten the state you were in (i.e. itikaaf)?' I replied, 'Not at
all, but I have heard rom the one who lies in eternal peace in the
grave [saying this his eyes became filled with tears], said:
"One who moves to fulfill any need of his brother, and makes effort
for it, will find it better than itikaaf of tenyears; and one who
performs itikaaf for one day for the pleasure of Allah, he will create
a distance of three ditchesbetween him and the hell - and each ditch
has a width which lies between East and West, or between the heaven
and earth."
Source: Al Targhib Vol II p 272.
By the blessings of Allah, we are approaching another Ramadan. For
most of us, we feel a little taste of hunger during this month only.
But there are billions for whom it is a matter of daily life. Let us
get immense rewards by helping our needy brothers and sisters around
the world duringthis month of generosity.

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