{"product_id":"11-charity-pays","title":"11. Charity Pays","description":"\u003cp\u003eCharity makes the world a better place. But what makes charity a pillar of faith?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllah (SWT) commands us to be kind to all of His creation. One way we can do this is through charity, the act of giving. In fact, charity is so profound that Allah (SWT) has made it an obligation for us! As a pillar of Islam, Muslims must give a portion of their wealth to the needy each year. This annual giving is called \u003cem\u003ezakat\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is really mine?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet it’s not only the recipients of our \u003cem\u003ezakat\u003c\/em\u003e who benefit from this charitable act. \u003cem\u003eZakat\u003c\/em\u003e literally means “that which purifies.” In giving a portion of our fortune to others, we purify our souls by removing greed, pride, stinginess, and selfishness. By giving \u003cem\u003ezakat\u003c\/em\u003e, we also remember one of Islam’s greatest lessons: that our possessions are never truly ours to begin with. In the Holy Qur’an we learn that “to Allah belongs all things and to Him all things return” (24:42).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the story “Olive the Praise is Allah’s,” Amira learns these lessons first hand. After making it rich, Amira begins to feel greed. However, once she realizes that Allah (SWT) is the ultimate Owner of her possessions, Amira rids the greed in her heart by giving away one of her products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCharity Pays\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA second meaning of \u003cem\u003ezakat\u003c\/em\u003e is “that which grows.” In generously giving our wealth to others, Allah (SWT) increases His good favor upon us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the story “Quarterback Gives Back,” Amin initially feels miserly, wanting to keep all of his money for himself. However, after making the intention to give charity, he is rewarded graciously. After reading this title, we hope that you and your family will agree that charity pays!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished: May, 2016\u003cbr\u003eResearch: Armaan Siddiqi\u003cbr\u003eCreative Developers: Elizabeth Lymer \u0026amp; Kenneth Molloy\u003cbr\u003eArt Direction: Annie Idris\u003cbr\u003eEditors: Sana Aaser \u0026amp; Amin Aaser\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Noor Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48367405334715,"sku":"dtd1789534862228","price":7.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/2589\/0235\/files\/11-charity-pays_1.jpg?v=1789534867","url":"https:\/\/animalprintstyleclad.shop\/products\/11-charity-pays","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}