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“Nothing shall ensure the welfare (and interests) of your religion except generosity and good disposition.” [^2] Short Explanation Generosity is one of the ethics of the Prophets, a pillar of faith and a ray of the light of firm faith.

The Noble Prophet (s.a.w) has said: “The 'auliya' of Allah are, essentially and inherently, generous.” Hence, in order to acquire this attribute, a Mu'min should endeavour hard to be munificent and generous towards relatives, deserving ones and the like, for the pleasure of Allah. It is better that a person's generosity is associated with a thing that is dear to him - eatables, clothes, money etc.

As such, he should stay away from frugality and refrain from withholding the Divine trusts; this is because it is not known whether or not they would yield any benefit, if given after his death, and whether or not his inheritors would expend them in a correct and appropriate manner? What Shall I Answer Imam al-Zaman? Sheikh ZainulAbidin Mazandarani, a student of the author of (the book) Jawahir and (also of) Sheikh Ansari, lived in the city of Kerbala.

In connection with his generosity and alms-giving, it has been recorded that he would borrow as much money as he could and then distribute it amongst the needy, and his debts would then be repaid by those coming to Kerbala from India. One day a destitute arrived at his door and asked for alms.