An Introduction to Financial Sacrifice — Page 16
16 Truth and the Faith and to guide you on the path of Insight and to reveal to you all that which will serve you on the day of Judgement. Hence, he has taught you those Truths and Insights, for you could never know them by yourselves. Hence, he has fully conveyed God’s message to you and has given you sight. You have seen what your forefathers did not see, and you found the light of certainty which they did not. Do not, therefore, reject the blessings of Allah and do not be heedless. I see among you people who do not value Allah as ought to be done. They say that they believe while they believe not. Do they think they do a favour to Allah? Nay, all favours are from Him, only if they knew! All Glory and Majesty belongs to Him. If you do not heed Him, he will turn away from you and bring another people, and you will be able to do Him no harm. These are the days of Allah and the days of His Signs. Hence fear Allah and His days if you are fear Him. Soon you will be returned to Allah and brought to account, and I don't see any of your wealth and property going with you. So, come to your senses and do not be foolish. Stand up obediently and be ready to sacrifice your lives and your property in His path. Do you expect Allah to be pleased with you while you have not done what the Truthful are supposed to do? You will never achieve righteousness until you spend out of that which you love. Why do you not understand? Do you think you will be allowed to live on and will never die? I have been ordered to warn you, and let me tell you that Allah sees all your actions and He calls you to help him with your lives and your possessions. Will you then be obedient? Whoever among you shall help Allah, Allah shall help him. Whatever he gives to Allah, shall be returned to him manifold, for He is the more Beneficent than any beneficent one. Wake up, therefore, and try to excel each other. Allah knows those who excel and He knows those who believe and are particular about their Ba‘iat and covenant. He knows those who do good deeds and keep moving forward and are steadfast. For these people