Abu Dharr reported that it was said, "Messenger of Allah, the wealthy
people have taken all the rewards. They pray as we pray. They fast as we
fast, but they give sadaqa from their excess wealth." He said, "Has Allah
not given you something to give as sadaqa? Every time you praise or glorify
Allah, that is sadaqa. There is sadaqa is sexual intercourse." He was asked,
"Is there sadaqa in satisfying one's appetite?" He replied, "If he does
it in a haram manner, is that not a wrong action? Similarly if he does
it in a halal manner, he receives a reward."
Abu Barza al-Aslami said, "I said, 'Messenger of Allah, show me
an action by which I will enter the Garden!" He said, 'Remove harmful things
from people's path.'"
Abu Musa reported that the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant
him peace, said, "Every Muslim must give sadaqa." They said, "And if he
does not find anything (to give)?" He replied, "Then he should work his
hands, benefit himself and then give sadaqa." They asked, "And if he is
unable to or does not do it?" He replied, "Then he should help someone
with a great need." They said, "And if he does not do it?" He replied,
"Then he should command the good or command the correct." They said, "And
if he does not do that?" They said, "He should refrain from evil. That
is sadaqa for him."
