As with all acts of duty, Alla’h subhanahu wa ta ‘ala promises reward.
“Those who spend their wealth in the path of Alla’h subhanahu wa ta ‘ala and do not attach to what they spend any reminders (of the favour) nor any difficulty (by taking advantage) for them is their reward by their Lord. And neither will fear be over them, nor will they grieve. Qur’an, al Baqarah, 2:262
This is an amazing blessing of Alla’h subhanahu wa ta ‘ala. First He entrusts to us all our wealth (and everything else) then He asks for a small part back. And if we do this He doesn’t just call it quits, He promises us further reward.
Abu Hurayrah R.A reported that a Bedouin came to the Prophet (sallalahu ‘alayhi wa salam) and asked him about what is Islam.
The Prophet (sallalahu ‘alayhi wa salam) said, “Establish five prayers (Salah) in a day and night.”
He (the bedouin) asked, “Are there any other besides these?”
The Messenger replied, “No, unless what you wish to perform is as
supererogatory (Nafl). And observe Sawm (Fasting) of Ramadhan.”
He (the bedouin) asked, “Are there any other besides these?”
The Messenger replied, “No, unless what you wish to perform is as supererogatory.”
The Messenger then mentioned the Zakat.
He (the bedouin) asked, “Is there anything else.”
The Messenger replied, “No, unless you perform it as supererogatory.”
He (the bedouin) as he turned away said loudly, “By Him in Whose Hand my soul is, I will never add anything to these nor deduct.”
At this the Prophet (sallalahu ‘alayhi wa salam) said, “He will be successful if he is truthful”. al Bukhari and Muslim
This narration denotes that if a person performs his duties, even if he does nothing more he can become successful, through Alla’h subhanahu wa ta ‘ala’s grace.
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