1. 📖 Qur’anic Verse & Tafsir

Verse:
“The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed [of grain] which grows seven ears; in every ear is a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies [His reward] for whom He wills.” (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:261)

Selected Tafsir:
ابن كثير يوضح أن هذا مثل عظيم يدل على مضاعفة الأجر في الصدقة، فالحسنة بعشر أمثالها إلى سبعمائة ضعف وأكثر لمن أخلص لله ولم يتبع نفقته بالمنّ والأذى.
Source: Tafsir Ibn Kathir – IslamWeb

2. 🕌 Prophetic Hadith (Sahih)

Text:
“Charity extinguishes sins just as water extinguishes fire.”
— Jami‘ at-Tirmidhi, Hadith No. 2616 (Hasan Sahih)

Authenticity Verification:
Narrated by Ka‘b ibn Ujrah. Graded Hasan Sahih by Imam al-Tirmidhi and authenticated by al-Albani.
Source: sunnah.com

3. ⚖️ Islamic Ruling (Fatwa)

Question: Which is better: giving voluntary charity or giving obligatory zakah?

Answer: Zakah is an obligation and takes precedence over voluntary charity. Whoever fulfills zakah and still gives voluntary charity is rewarded doubly, but one cannot neglect zakah and only rely on sadaqah.
Source: IslamWeb Fatwa No. 84984

4. 💡 Practical Advice

Make a habit of giving daily charity, even if small. The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Protect yourself from Hellfire, even with half a date.”
— Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 1417

Keep a jar or digital account where you put aside a small amount every day — the consistency matters more than the size.

5. ❓ Weekly Reflection

If you could give one form of charity today — money, knowledge, or even a smile — what would it be