Fulfilling needs & Assisting others/Excerpt from Haji Abdul Wahab (rah)’s speeches
And we should provide food and drink to people. We should fulfill some need or the other. This action is dearly beloved to Allah(swt).
Ml Yusuf Kandhalvi (rah) used to say ” Even if a Non-Muslim fulfills the needs of poor people; Allah’s unseen assistance is with them”.
With that assistance (perhaps) Allah guides them. Those people who are vulnerable, in need of help, having that concern to fulfill their needs, are beloved by Allah.
What did Khadija (rad) say to the Prophet (saw)?
Khadija said, “By Allah, Allah will never disgrace you, for by Allah,
(1) you keep good relations with your Kith and kin,
(2) speak the truth,
(3) help the poor and the needy,
(4) entertain your guests generously and
(5) assist those who are stricken with calamities.” [Bukhari 4953]
Khadija (rad) consoled him and took him to Waraqa bin Naufil, son of Khadija’s paternal uncle.
Allah (swt) was so pleased with this that Gabriel came to Prophet (saw) and said: “Allah’s Messenger, Khadija is coming to you with a vessel of seasoned food or drink. When she comes to you, offer her greetings from her Lord, the Exalted and Glorious, and on my behalf.” [Muslim 2432]
First ‘saalam’ (greetings) from Allah was given to Khadija (rad) not Abu Bakr (rad). So being useful to people in need is beloved by Allah(swt).
