Islam Encourages Infaq
Infaq is an Arabic term for spending or expending in the way of Allah. It refers to the act of giving or spending wealth for the benefit of others as an act of worship and righteousness, both voluntarily or to fulfill obligations. It includes Wakaf, Zakat and Sadaqah.
“When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: ceaseless charity; a knowledge which is beneficial, or a virtuous descendant who prays for him (the deceased).”
– Hadith Muslim
"The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed [of grain] which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies [His reward] for whom He wills. And Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing."
Al-Quran, 2:261
“Omar (RA) obtained a land lot in Khaibar; he came to the Prophet (SAW) asking for counsel.
He said: “Ye Apostle of Almighty, I obtained land in Khaibar. I never obtained a property more precious to me than this. What do you advise me?
He said: “If you want, you can bequeath it, and give it as charity; provided that it should not be sold, bought, given as a gift or inherited.”
He said, “then Omar gave it as charity for the poor, relatives, slaves, wayfarers, and guests. There is no harm for the person responsible for it to feed himself or a friend from it but for free.“
– Hadith Bukhari
