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Hadith

Charity Does Not Decrease Wealth

Reference: Sahih Muslim 2588

مَا نَقَصَتْ صَدَقَةٌ مِنْ مَالٍ

English meaning

Charity does not decrease wealth. No one forgives another except that Allah increases his honor. And no one humbles himself for the sake of Allah except that Allah raises his status.

Key lesson

Giving in charity actually increases your wealth through Allah's blessings.

Practical application

Give regularly in charity, even if it seems small. Trust that Allah will increase your provision.

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