Ithaar and Caring
What is Al-Kawthar?
Al-Kawthar , it is a special river in Paradise (Jannah) that was given to our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ by Allah.
Why is Al-Kawthar river so special?
Al-Kawthar river is special for two reasons:
1-The Prophet ﷺ himself will give you a drink from the river on the Day of Judgment!!!
2- Its water is whiter than milk and sweeter than honey!!!
what is Ithaar?
Ithaar is when you give away something you love to someone else who needs it.
When you practice Ithaar, you please Allah, and your "heart feels happy".
سورة الكوثر
Surat-ul-Kawthar
﴿إِنّا أَعطَيناكَ الكَوثَرَفَصَلِّ لِرَبِّكَ وَانحَرإِنَّ شانِئَكَ هُوَ الأَبتَرُ﴾ [الكوثر: ١-٣]
TRANSLITERATION
[1] Inna a'taynak-al-kawthar
[2] Fasalli lirabbika wanhar
[3] Inna shani'aka huwa-al-abtar
TRANSLATION
[1] Indeed, We have granted you [Oh Muhammad], al-Kawthar
[2] So pray to your Lord and sacrifice [to Him alone].
[3] Indeed, your enemy is the one who will be forgotten.
Story
Leena Gives Up Her Bed
Leena's Aunt and Uncle and three cousins were coming from another country to visit for the summer. Leena was very excited. She helped her parents prepare the house for the visit. She helped set up mattresses for her cousins, but she knew her bed would be more comfortable to sleep on. She told her parents that she wanted to give up her bed for her cousins.
Mama: Why, Leena?
Leena: I want to practice Ithaar, and I want Allah to reward me!
Mama was very proud of Leena.
Hadeeth Shareef
Narrated By Muslim, Bukhari & Ahmad
عن أنس رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله ﷺ قال: لا يؤمن أحدكم حتى يحب لأخيه ما يحب لنفسه
TRANSLITERATION
"La yo'minu Ahadakum hatta yuhibba li akheehi ma yuhibbu linafsih."
TRANSLATION
Anas reported that the Prophet ﷺ said: "You will not truly believe until one wishes for his brother or his neighbor what he wishes for himself."
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