Riyad as-Salihin, 1307
Abu Umamah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "The best of charities is to provide canopy in the Cause of Allah, to pay wages to a servant in the way of Allah, and to provide a camel in the way of Allah (to be used by a Mujahid)." <b>[At-Tirmidhi]</b>.
وعن أبي أمامة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم:
أفضل الصدقات ظل فسطاط في سبيل الله، ومنيحة خادم في سبيل الله، أو طروقة فحل في سبيل الله
((رواه الترمذي وقال: حديث حسن صحيح)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 11, Hadith 23
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) Muslims are required to cooperate with one another in equipping the armies for Jihad. He who equips a fighter shall get the same reward as him.<br>
2) The Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) managed his Companions properly. He instructed that those who could not join battles should be replaced by others who had the ability to do so.<br>
3) Taking care of the families of fighters in the cause of Allah is one of the greatest acts of piety, which is equal in reward to Jihad.