Wisdom
Allah has commanded: “Be charitable,
Translated from Uzbek · Original text
Allah has commanded: “Be charitable,Give alms to the poor and to the hungry.”If people do not live supporting one another,Will there be salvation in this world?!But do not forget, O dear person,Every deed has its knowledge, its learning.If you act without knowledge, you'll regret it,A deed done with knowledge is complete.If, your generosity overflowing, suddenly in your heartYou set your aim on giving charity,If you become aware of the plight of the poor,And wish to gladden their hearts!First of all, make your intention clean and pure,Know that you are bound by the command of the Truth!Without surrendering to the Truth — judge fairly yourself —It is impossible for joy to fill the heart!You will gird yourself for worship and obedience,And place your head in prostration sincerely.So that the wind does not blow your deeds away —Whoever does not obey the Truth's command is far from mercy!Now, if you prepare to give alms, it is worthy,Now give charity from what you have earned.But there is one more subtle secret:Let the bread be what you earned by your own labor!Taking one person's money and giving itTo another is neither service nor generosity!Don't throw your soul into the fire, after all,A servant's provision is allotted by God.For the sin of a sinful personDo not become a helper; be careful.For the moans of someone strong and healthyGive no charity, even if he claims need.Rather, cast a keen eye upon the people,First of all, learn the state of the scholars.Then orphans, little children, and the sick,Give alms to the God-fearing poor.The truly needy do not really ask for charity,The truly poor are embarrassed by their state.So ashamed are they of complainingAbout their lot that they bite their tongues in shame.Now, if you have given charity from your own money,Do not wish for people to know of it.If you announce it to people,It will have no weight when the scales are weighed.That is, that deed of yours will go to waste,For fame, it seems, was what you were after.So be sincere in doing good, so that your deedIs accepted by the Truth because of your sincerity.Let your left hand not know what your right hand gives,Do not allow people to know of it.Always be engaged in charity and goodness,But forget the words: "I did it!"For Allah the Provider, making you a means,God deemed you fit for this deed.Knowing who the true owner of the deed is,How can you demand praise and applause?!Akrom MALIK
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