Hadrat Anas r.a narrates that in the first sermon that Rasulullaah SAW delivered, he praised Allaah and then said, "O people! Verily Allah has chosen Islaam to be your religion so enhance your relationship with Islaam by generosity and good character. Take note that generosity is a tree in Jannah that has its branches in this world. Therefore, whoever is generous continues attaching himself to one of its branches until it eventually transports him to Jannah. Behold! Miserliness is a tree of Jahannam that has its branches in this world. Therefore whoever miserly attaches himself to its branches until it eventually plummates him into Jahannam. Be generous for Allaah's sake! Be generous for Allaah's sake!"
-an excerpt-ion from
The Lives of Sahabah Vol 2 by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Yusuf Kandhelvi
- please forgive for any shortcomings
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