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“…Without doubt, the Fire shall be theirs …” (Koran Ch.16 verse 62)
That is they have earned the Fire by setting aside for Allah what they themselves
dislike.
Seek the Worthy and Deserving
The eighth duty is to seek out a truly worthy recipient for one‟s offering (sadaqa),
rather than to be content with just anybody who happens to fall within the eight
categories of legally qualified beneficiaries. For among those generally eligible
there are some with special qualities. Attention should be paid first to these
special qualities, which are six in number:
Firstly, one should seek out those pious people who have renounced the world
and devoted themselves exclusively to the business of the Hereafter. The
Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, said: “Partake of no food but that of a
pious man; and let none but the pious partake of your own.” The reason for this is
That is they have earned the Fire by setting aside for Allah what they themselves
dislike.
Seek the Worthy and Deserving
The eighth duty is to seek out a truly worthy recipient for one‟s offering (sadaqa),
rather than to be content with just anybody who happens to fall within the eight
categories of legally qualified beneficiaries. For among those generally eligible
there are some with special qualities. Attention should be paid first to these
special qualities, which are six in number:
Firstly, one should seek out those pious people who have renounced the world
and devoted themselves exclusively to the business of the Hereafter. The
Prophet, praise and peace be upon him, said: “Partake of no food but that of a
pious man; and let none but the pious partake of your own.” The reason for this is