Ali Ibn Abi Talib - Volume 1 of 2

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Tawrst (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel)] and they believe with
certainty in the hereafter [Resurrection, recompense of their good and
had deeds, paradise and hell). They are on [true] guidance from their
Lord, and they are the successful.), (Qur'an 2: 1-5)
And Allah (&) says:
dAnd those who remain patient, seeking their Lord's countenance,
perform as-Saliit [[Iqzmat-q-Sal$t], and spend out of that which We
have bestowed on them, secretly and openly, and defend evil with
good, for such there is a good end. 'Adn [Eden] paradise [everlasting
Gardens], which they shall enter and [also] those who acted
righteously from among their fathers, and their wives, and their
offspring. And angels shall enter unto them from every gate [saying]:
'Salhun 'Alaikum [peace he upon you] for yon persevered in
patience! Excellent indeed is the final home!') (Qur'an 13: 22-24)
The Messenger of Allah (g) attained perfection and greatness
in all aspects of manners and attitude, especially the attitude of
generosity. Khadeejah (%) described him as follows: "You uphold
ties of kinship, spend on the weak and orphans, give to the destitute,
honour your guest and help others when they are struck by
calamity."210 She described him as having these great and sublime
attitudes even before his mission began, when he had not yet taken on
the burden of his nation. Prophethood brought him extra perfection
and greatness, so one can imagine how he would have been after all
of that. No doubt his generosity reached the ultimate pinnacle,
surpassing the generosity of the previous prophets and all of
mankind, and there is a great deal of evidence for this.'" Amir al-
Mu'mineen 'Ali ibn Abi Taib (&) was influenced by his Qur'anic
and prophetic training, and he left us clear examples indicating that
the characteristic of generosity was deeply rooted in his sublime
character.