Allāh تعالى said:

“And from His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, the difference between your languages and color. Indeed in that there’s a sign for those who know.” [Ar-Rūm:22]

There should be no racism between us, for it is Allāh who created us different.

The Noble Scholar Shaykh Muhammad bin Hādi حفظه الله stated:

“Giving Sadaqah is a proof of one’s faith as the Prophet ﷺ stated: ‘and Sadaqah is a proof’. For that, the Munāfiq (hypocrite) doesn’t give Sadaqah because he doesn’t believe in its reward.”

[Durūs Ramadāniyyah #9]

Very important lesson learned from this Hadīth and that is:

It’s possible that you may unknowningly give something of good to someone who doesn’t deserve it, but as long as you gave what you gave of good for the sake of Allāh, your reward will never be wasted!

‘Umar bin ‘Abdil-‘Azīz رحمه الله stated:

“If the person who stands at night (in prayer) and fast during the day fails to preserve his tongue (from speaking evil), he will be bankrupt on the Day of Judgment.”

[At-Tamhīd of Ibn ‘Abil-Barr 17/443]

Abud-Dardā رضي الله عنه said:

“Know that a small amount which suffices you is better than a large amount which distracts you. Know that the (acts of) righteousness never wear out and that the sin (committed) is never forgotten (by Allāh).”

[Az-Zuhd of Imām Ahmad]

A man said to Zuhayr bin Nu’aym رحمه الله:

“Do you advise me with anything?”

He رحمه الله said:

“Yes. Beware of Allāh taking you while you’re in a state of being heedless.”

[Sifah As-Safwah of Ibn Al-Jawzī 2/229]

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