A Beautiful Lesson from the Epic Life of the Ahlul Bayt

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A Beautiful Lesson from the Epic Life of the Ahlul Bayt

Give to others what you love for yourself, even when you may need it yourself.

 

“And they feed the poor and the orphan and the captive, [saying] We feed you only for the sake of Allah. We ask of you no reward, nor thanks.” (76:8-9).

 

Throughout her life, Fatimah prioritized the needs of others over her own. This verse was revealed when Fatimah Zahra and Imam Ali (peace be upon them) (and some narrations their slave girl Fida and Imam Hassan (peace be upon them) and Hussein (peace be upon them)) fasted for three days after Allah cured Imam Hassan and Hussein from their illness. 

Every night a needy person would come to her door asking for food, and every night she would give what she had to the hungry.

 

On another occasion, on the day of her wedding, Fatimah (peace be upon her) donated her wedding dress to a needy woman. They say that this verse is in response to their question: "You will never attain piety until you spend from what you love." [3:92]

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