Feeding the Poor and the NeedyThe second step in a Muslims journey - TopicsExpress

Feeding the Poor and the NeedyThe second step in a Muslims journey to Paradise is feeding the poor and the needy. When you help others, you are fostering the social ties with them. You let them know that you are part of them. You are sharing their feelings. Knock on the door of the people next door. Always ask about them to see if they need any help. Visit charitable associations that care about the poor and the needy.The word feed should not be limited to the actual feeding by making meals for the poor and the needy. The scope of feeding is much wider. | Prayer at night is a sign of sincere devotion to God. It purifies your heart and gets you closer to God. | Make it a daily habit to give something in charity. Spending on the poor gets you closer to God. Do not forget that spending on your family is more important than spending on others. The former is obligatory while the latter is supererogatory. Abu Hurairah narrated that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “You spent one Dinar for the fight for the sake of God, one Dinar to liberate a slave, one Dinar to a poor person, and one Dinar to support your family. The most rewarded Dinar is the one that you spent on your family.” (Muslim)Look for those who are unable to pay school fees and help them out.There are many orphans who want to get married or complete their studies. Go to them and support them with your money.God enumerates the rewards awaiting those who feed the poor and the needy in about 16 verses (Al-Insan 76: 7-22).The Prophet is reported to have said: In Paradise there are rooms which can be seen from the inside and the outside. The Prophet was asked: O Messenger of God for whom? He said: For people who utter good, feed the poor, spend the night in prayer while the people are asleep. (Al-Tabarani)