Source: HadeethEnc.com, English v1.25.0
Arabic text
عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه عن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: «مَا نَقَصَتْ صَدَقَةٌ مِنْ مَالٍ، وَمَا زَادَ اللهُ عَبْدًا بِعَفْوٍ إِلَّا عِزًّا، وَمَا تَوَاضَعَ أَحَدٌ لِلهِ إِلَّا رَفَعَهُ اللهُ».
Translation
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Charity does not diminish wealth, and Allah does not increase a servant, on account of his forgiveness, except in honor, and no one humbles himself seeking the pleasure of Allah except that Allah will elevate him."
Explanation
The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) points out that charity does not decrease wealth. Rather, it protects it from misfortunes and brings great compensation from Allah for its doner. So, it constitutes an increase, not a decrease. And Allah does not increase a person who forgives others, while he has the ability to take revenge or inflict punishment, except in power and honor. And that whoever humbles himself for the sake of Allah, not out of fear from anyone or a desire to flatter him or seek some benefit from him, Allah will reward him by elevation and honor.
Benefits
- All goodness and success lies in complying with the Shariah and doing good, even if some people think otherwise.
Explanation: العربية
يُبَيِّنُ النبيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أنَّ الصدقةَ لا تُنقِصُ المالَ، بل تَدْفَعُ عنه الآفات، ويُعَوِّض اللهُ صاحبَها الخيرَ العظيم، فتكون زيادةً لا نقصًا. وما زاد العفوُ مع القدرة على الانتقام أو المؤاخذة صاحبَه إلا قوةً وعزةً. وما تواضع وتَذَلَّل أحدٌ لوجه الله، لا خوفًا من أحد، ولا مداراة له، ولا طلبًا لمنفعة منه، إلا كان جزاؤه العُلُوَّ والشرفَ.
- الخير والفلاح في امتثال الشريعة وفعل الخير وإن ظن بعض الناس أنه بخلاف ذلك.