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those who are vociferous in their begging.
Fifthly, the recipient should be someone saddled with a large family, or else
disabled by illness or some other cause, so as to come under the import of the
words of Allah:
“Charity is for the poor who are restrained in the way of Allah, and are unable to
journey in the land. …” (Koran Ch. 2 verse 273)
In other words, they are held in confinement on the way of the Hereafter by
reason of family responsibilities, hardship or psychological problems. They
„cannot move about in the land‟ because their wings are clipped and their limbs
are tied. This is why Umar used to give the household of the Prophet a flock of
sheep, not fewer than ten, while the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him,
himself would suit his gift to the size of the family. Umar was once asked about
the toughest trial and his answer was: “A big family and a little money.”
Sixthly, the recipient should be a close relative, whether paternal or maternal.
Fifthly, the recipient should be someone saddled with a large family, or else
disabled by illness or some other cause, so as to come under the import of the
words of Allah:
“Charity is for the poor who are restrained in the way of Allah, and are unable to
journey in the land. …” (Koran Ch. 2 verse 273)
In other words, they are held in confinement on the way of the Hereafter by
reason of family responsibilities, hardship or psychological problems. They
„cannot move about in the land‟ because their wings are clipped and their limbs
are tied. This is why Umar used to give the household of the Prophet a flock of
sheep, not fewer than ten, while the Prophet, praise and peace be upon him,
himself would suit his gift to the size of the family. Umar was once asked about
the toughest trial and his answer was: “A big family and a little money.”
Sixthly, the recipient should be a close relative, whether paternal or maternal.