Spending favourite things for Allah’s sake Taught by Br Wajdi Akkari Commentary of Shaikh Ibn Uthaymeen Lesson 73

Verses "By no means shall you attain Al-Birr (piety, righteousness - here it means Allah's reward, i.e., Jannah), unless you spend (in Allah's Cause) of that which you love.'' (3:92) "O you who believe! Spend of the good things which you have (legally) earned, and of that which We have produced from the earth for you, and do not aim at that which is bad to spend from it.'' (2:267)

Hadith Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Abu Talhah (May Allah be pleased with him) was the richest among the Ansar of Al-Madinah and possessed the largest property from palm-trees, and among his possessions what he loved most, was his garden known as Bairuha' which was opposite the mosque, and Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) often visited it and drank from its fresh water. When this Ayah was revealed: "By no means shall you attain Al-Birr (piety, righteousness - here it means Allah's reward, i.e., Jannah), unless you spend (in Allah's Cause) of that which you love,'' (3:92), Abu Talhah came to Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and said, "Allah says in His Book: `By no means shall you attain Al-Birr, unless you spend (in Allah's Cause) of that which you love,' and the dearest of my property is Bairuha' so I have given it as Sadaqah (charity) for Allah's sake, and I anticipate its reward with Him; so spend it, O Messenger of Allah, as Allah guides you.'' Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Well-done! That is profit earning property. I have heard what you have said, but I think you should spend it on your nearest relatives.'' So Abu Talhah (May Allah be pleased with him) distributed it among nearest relatives and cousins. [Al-Bukhari and Muslim] This is how the Sahaba, once they heard an ayah they acted on it.

Urging one’s kith and kin to Obey Allah and refrain from evils Taught by Br Wajdi Akkari Commentary of Shaikh Ibn Uthaymeen Lesson 73

Verses "And enjoin Salat (the prayer) on your family, and be patient in offering them (i.e., the Salat).'' (20:132) "O you who believe! Ward off yourselves and your families against a Fire (Hell), whose fuel is men and stones.'' (66:6)

Hadith Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Al-Hasan bin `Ali (May Allah be pleased with them) took one of the dates of the Sadaqah (charity) and put it in his mouth, whereupon Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Leave it, leave it, throw it away. Do you not know that we do not eat the Sadaqah (charity)?'' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim] This was for the family of the prophet. In fact, Salman al-Farsi was informed by the Christians that to identify the Prophet ﷺ, give him something as a gift and he will take it but will refuse that of charity. This shows that it is the adults responsibility to guide the child, the child may be innocent but their actions that are a result of negligence by the parents may become a sin on them

Hadith Umar bin Abu Salamah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: I was a boy under the care of Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and my hand would wander about in the dish. Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said to me "Mention Allah's Name (i.e., say Bismillah before you start eating), eat with your right hand and eat from what is near to you.” I always followed this way of eating after this incident. [Al-Bukhari and Muslim] This is for when it is a particular type of food, not when there is a variety.

Hadith Ibn `Umar (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "All of you are guardians and are responsible for your subjects. The ruler is a guardian and responsible for his subjects; the man is a guardian of his family; the woman is guardian in her husband's house and responsible for her wards; a servant is guardian of his master's property and responsible for his ward. So all of you are guardians and are responsible for your subjects". [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

Hadith Amr bin Shu`aib reported on his father's authority that his grandfather (May Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Command your children to perform Salat (prayer) when they are seven years old, and beat them for (not offering) it when they are ten, and do not let (boys and girls) sleep together." [Abu Dawud] The view of Sheikh Al-Baani is that one may not beat the child before the age of 10 as there is nothing more important than Salah. . There are other opinions that do permit it. However, it is to rectify the child and not to release anger or hurt them.

Hadith Sabrah bin Ma`bad Al-Juhani (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Thw Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Teach a boy Salat (the prayer) when he attains the age of seven years, and punish him (if he does not offer it) at ten". [Abu Dawud and Tirmidhi]