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given to the person if he can find someone to lend him the money he needs and if he has enough of his own money in
his country to pay his debt.
L Quran Subjects
Wayfarer, The
1. Charity to
2.177, 30.38
IS 2. Giving rights of
17.26
3. Kindness to
4.36
4. Kindness in speech to
17.28
5. Share of spoils of war for
8.41
6. Spending for
2.215
Fiqh-us-Sunnah
Fiqh 3.93
Wayfarere (wab nisabil), recipients of sadaqah
In the case of the wayfarer cut off from family and relatives, as if traveling were his household, consideration requires
kindness for him as well. Thus, to sympathize with him and help him in his travels is, within the meaning of Islamic law, an
encouragement which invites one to journey throughout the earth.
WEAK:
3:179 – Allah will not leave the believers in the state in which ye are now until He separates what is
evil from what is good. Nor will He disclose to you the secrets of the Unseen. But He chooses
of his Apostles (for the purpose) whom He pleases. So believe in Allah and His Apostles: and
if ye believe and do right ye have a reward without measure. 481482
481 The testing of good men by calamities and evil men by leaving them in the enjoyment of good things is part of the
trials of Allah, in which some freedom of choice is left to man. The psychological and subjective test is unfailing, and
the separation is effected partly by the operation of the human wills, to which some freedom is allowed. But it must be
effected, if only in the interests of the good. (3.179)
482 Man in his weak state would be most miserable if he could see the secrets of the Future or the secrets of the Unseen.
But things are revealed to him from time to time as may be expedient for him, by Messengers chosen for the purpose.
Our duty is to hold fast by faith and lead a good life. (3.179)
4:5 - To those weak of understanding make not over your property which Allah hath made a means
of support for you but feed and clothe them therewith and speak to them words of kindness
and justice. 510511
510 This applies to orphans, but the wording is perfectly general, and defines principles like those of Chancery in English
Law and the Court of Wards in Indian Law. Property has not only its rights but also its responsibilities. The owner may
not do just what he likes absolutely; his right is limited by the good of his family of which he is a member, and if he is
incapable of understanding it, his control should be removed. This does not mean that he is harshly dealt with. On the
contrary his interest must be protected, and he must be treated with special kindness because of his incapacity. (4.5)
511 Your property: Ultimately all property belongs to Allah, and is intended for the support of his close relations. It is held
in trust by a particular individual. If he is incapable, he is put aside but gently and with kindness. While his incapacity
remains, the duties and responsibilities devolve on his guardian even more strictly than in the case of the original
owner: for he may not take any of the profits for himself unless he is poor, and in that case his remuneration for his
trouble must be on a scale that is no more than just and reasonable. (4.5)
4:75 - And why should ye not fight in the cause of Allah and of those who being weak are ill-treated (and
oppressed)? Men women and children whose cry is: "Our Lord! rescue us from this town whose people
are oppressors; and raise for us from Thee one who will protect; and raise for us from Thee one who will
help!" 592593
592 Mustadh'af = one reckoned weak, and therefore ill-treated and oppressed. Cf. iv. 98, and vii. 150. (4.75)
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