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The virtue and benefits of giving charity

Islam , the religion of all prophets sent to humanity and all Allah creations calls upon its followers to reach out to all mankind and all God Creations  with open hands, heart and give in charity with sincerity for the sole pleasure of Allah. In the Quran , the last final message revealed to prophet Muhammad ,  charity is often mentioned along with prayer   as one of the factors that identifies true believers. In addition, the Quran frequently uses the words “regular charity,” so charity is best as an ongoing and consistent activity, not just a one-off here and there for a special cause.  Charity should be part and parcel of every  Muslim  The Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: Sadaqah Jariyah (ceaseless charity); knowledge which is beneficial; or a virtuous descendant who prays for him (the deceased).” [Sahih Muslim] “His deeds come to an end” means that he/she is not able to perform any