*A true (good practicing) Muslim or Muslimah will spend his or her money in the following ways:*
1. Sadaqa - For the sake of Allah. Sadaqa multiplies the wealth, it keeps us away from harm, danger and punishment of the grave. If done properly, sadaqa jariya keeps sending rewards even after death.
2. Family - The Prophet says the best place to spend is on family. If you spend on your family, you get the reward of sadaqa. Spending on family has many benefits. It strengthens love and respect. It prevents family members especially wife and children from stealing, begging and lacking in general. Being nice to them makes one a good Muslim as mentioned by Al-Bukhari.
3. Orphans - No one receives more attention in the Qur’an like the orphans. Allah stresses their status and the benefit of helping them. Find at least one or two orphans in your family or neighbourhood, support their education, health care, feeding, anything. The benefits are: your children will be taken care of by Allah when you pass away. You will never lack in terms of wealth. And lastly, Jannah is a guarantee for you as long as you die a Muslim.
4. Projects - People who spend on projects such as masjid are the best among us. Bcos as they build masjids and schools, Allah is building mansion for them in Jannah. Don't put your money on luxury cars, lavish mansions etc. Its ok to acquire things, but do not be extravagant. Allah does not like those who spend excessively on worldly things. Such projects will be sadaqa jariya for you.
5. Donations and sponsorship - a lot of people are poor, they lack in every way. Such are people we should take care of, not prostitutes or hoodlums. Allah ta'alah loves people who love the poor among them. When you make such people happy, Allah is pleased with you too. And Allah loves those who help others. In the day of judgement, such people get intercession through the Prophet PBUH.
May Allah bless us with wealth and money to spend on his way. May Allah not give us money that will mislead us or stop us from worshipping Allah. Amin ya rabb.
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