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Eat, Drink and Give in Charity — Without Extravagance or Arrogance

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Sunan al-Nasa'i · 2559·Narrated by Ibn Abbas (RA)

كُلُوا وَاشْرَبُوا وَالْبَسُوا وَتَصَدَّقُوا فِي غَيْرِ إِسْرَافٍ وَلَا مَخِيلَةٍ

Transliteration

Kulu washrabi walbasaw wa tasaddaqu fi ghayri israfin wa la makhilah

Translation

Narrated Ibn Abbas (RA): The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said, 'Eat, drink, wear clothes and give in charity — without extravagance and without arrogance.'

Practice This Today

Check your spending today — on food, clothing, and lifestyle. Islam permits enjoyment but condemns extravagance and pride. Give some of what you spend to charity.

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