The last blog was discussing a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 3235, which advises three actions which raise a muslim’s rank namely, giving food to others, especially to the poor, saying kind words to others and offering the voluntary night prayer.
Those who perform these deeds for the sake of Allah, the Exalted, will be blessed with a special beautiful chamber in Paradise. This has been advised in a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2527.
These are one of the first actions advised by the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, when he arrived in the city of Medina. He gave the glad tidings of Paradise to the one who does them. This is confirmed in a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2485. The fact that these were the first actions advised by the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, when he entered the city of Medina highlights how important they are.
Offering food to others is a very special deed and when done sincerely for the sake of Allah, the Exalted, reaps an unimaginable reward. In fact, the Holy Quran has declared that those who do this will be protected from the torment of Judgement Day and blessed with Paradise. Chapter 76 Al Insan, verses 8-12:
“And they give food in spite of love for itto the needy, the orphan, and the captive. [Saying], “We feed you only for the face [i.e., approval] of Allah. We wish not from you reward or gratitude. Indeed, We fear from our Lord a Day austere and distressful.” So Allah will protect them from the evil of that Day and give them radiance and happiness. And will reward them for what they patiently endured [with] a garden [in Paradise] and silk [garments].”
Allah, the Exalted, gives people according to what they do. For example, the Holy Quran mentions that if one remembers Allah, the Exalted, He in turn will remember them. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 152:
“So remember Me; I will remember you…”
Feeding others for the pleasure of Allah, the Exalted, is just the same. The one who performs this righteous deed will be fed food from Paradise and whoever gives drink to others will be given drink from Paradise on Judgement Day. This is confirmed in a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2449.
When asked about the best type of Islam the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised in a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 6236, that feeding others and greeting others with kind speech are the best traits in Islam.
Muslims should make it a top priority to act on this righteous deed and strive to feed others especially, the poor on a regular basis. This is an amazing deed which does not require much wealth. Each person should feed others according to their capacity even if it is only half a date fruit as the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, has advised in a Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 1417, that this will protect them from the fire of Hell on Judgement Day. This leaves people with no excuse from abstaining from this righteous deed.
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