It is worth mentioning that the results and fruits of...

It is worth mentioning that the results and fruits of generosity will not be sweet unless it is freed from the reproachful reminding of the favor, the blemishes of procrastination, and the appearances of exaggeration. Imam as-Sadiq (a) said: “Favors are worthless unless they are disregarded, veiled, and provided immediately. If you disregard your favors, you will surely revere the one to whom you have done that favor. If you cover up the favors that you do, you will surely accomplish your deeds.

If you offer your favor as soon as possible, you will surely give it pleasantly; otherwise, you will destroy and give unpleasantly[^11].” [^1]: Quoted from al-Wafi; part 6 page 67 (quoted from al-Kafi [^2]: Quoted from Bihar ul-Anwar; vol. 15 part 3 (quoted from al- Imama wat-Tabssira). [^3]: Quoted from al-Wafi; part 6 page 68 (quoted from al-Kafi and al-Faqih). [^4]: Quoted from al-Wafi; part 6 page 68 (quoted from al-Kafi). [^5]: Quoted from al-Kafi.

[^6]: Zakat is the obligatory payment made annually under Islamic law on certain kinds of property and used for charitable and religious objects. [^7]: Khums is obligatory payment of one-fifth of the wealth made once under Islamic laws. [^8]: Quoted from al-Wafi; part 6 page 67 (as quoted from al- Faqih). [^9]: Quoted from al-Wafi; part 6 page 61 (as quoted from al-Kafi and al-Faqih). [^10]: Quoted from al-Wafi; part 6 page 61 (as quoted from al-Kafi and al-Faqih).

[^11]: Quoted from Bihar ul-Anwar; 16 quoted from Kitab ul- Ahsara; 116 and Ilal ush-Sharaayi. Previous…