{"id":1328,"date":"2026-02-05T01:08:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T01:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afraishmum.com\/?post_type=topics&p=1328"},"modified":"2026-05-27T21:55:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T21:55:24","slug":"do-it-for-the-sake-of-god","status":"publish","type":"topics","link":"https:\/\/afraishmum.com\/en_us\/topics\/%e0%a6%95%e0%a6%b0%e0%a6%a6%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%ac%e0%a6%a8-%e0%a6%95%e0%a6%b0%e0%a6%af%e0%a7%87-%e0%a6%b9%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%b8%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%a8%e0%a6%be\/","title":{"rendered":"Qard \/ Qard al-Hasanah ( Benevolent Loan \/ Interest-Free Loan)"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is Karz-e-Hasana?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

May you be rewarded for the taxes.<\/strong> The meaning is, To give someone an interest-free, selfless loan for the sake of Allah's pleasure.<\/strong>, where there are no extra profits, conditions, or pressure.
This is neither a donation nor a business, but rather standing by a Muslim brother or sister in their time of need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Karaya Hasanay, there is only one purpose:
To please Allah and alleviate human suffering.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Importance of Hasanah in the Qur'an<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Allah, the Exalted, has likened the reward of good deeds to a transaction with Himself; this is its greatest honor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWho is it that will lend to Allah a good loan (qard al-hasan)? Then Allah will increase it for him many times over.\u201d<\/strong> (Surah Al-Baqarah: 245)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In another verse, Allah says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf you give Allah a good loan, He will double it for you and forgive you.\u201d<\/strong> (Surah At-Taghabun: 17)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, \u201cborrowing from Allah\u201d means helping Allah's servants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Virtue of Hasanah in the Hadith of Karz<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Messenger of Allah \ufdfa said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhoever lends to a Muslim twice is equal to giving charity once.\u201d<\/strong>(Ibn Majah; Hasan Hadith)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In another hadith it is narrated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOn the Day of Judgment, Allah will help the servant who helped people in this world.\u201d<\/strong>(Sahih Muslim)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why is Karz-e-Hassan so beneficial?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

1. Multiplied reward from Allah<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Allah Himself has promised that He will repay this debt many times over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Forgiveness of Sins and Blessing in Livelihood<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Zakat softens the heart, forgives sins, and brings blessings to one's sustenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Builds love and trust in society<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It strengthens the relationship between the rich and the poor and reduces violence and hatred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. A Halal Alternative to Avoid Interest<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Zakat protects a person from the path of forbidden interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How can one perform the Hadith of the Prophet (peace be upon him)?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

1. Start with a selfless intention.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Be firm in your mind: I am doing this for Allah, not for gain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. No interest or additional conditions will be imposed.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It is forbidden to impose any additional conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Lend according to your ability.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It's okay if it's small; Allah looks at the intention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Be flexible with time<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Extending the deadline to a borrower in distress is a virtuous act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhoever shows leniency to an insolvent person or forgives them, Allah will protect them from the torment of the Day of Judgment.\u201d<\/strong> (Sahih Muslim)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Forgive the debt if you want.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Forgiving a debt, if you are able, is a great act of charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Advice for Children: How They Can Begin Good Deeds<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

My dear children,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may not be able to pay large sums of money right now, but you don't need substantial assets to start earning interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here's how you can get started:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • Set aside a little money from your pocket money.
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  • Lend any friend a book, a notebook, or any necessary items.
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  • Help someone with their studies or skills.
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  • Never use harsh language when lending money to someone.
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  • Remember, Allah Himself will repay this favor.
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    Remember,
    You never become poor by helping people.
    Lending for Allah never causes any loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I want you to be people through whom others are kept away from forbidden paths and whom Allah is pleased with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    I also tell the elders: make the intention to give Zakah al-Fitr at least once in your life, for the sake of Allah's pleasure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A karz-e-hassan is not just a financial transaction; it is Expression of Faith, Compassion, and Social Responsibility<\/strong>.
    Whoever stands by others trusting in Allah, Allah never leaves them alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    May Allah Ta'ala grant us all the ability to make good loans and bless our wealth. Ameen.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1135,"menu_order":8,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categoires":[127],"class_list":["post-1328","topics","type-topics","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","categoires-goodly-loan-qard-hasan"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/afraishmum.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/topics\/1328","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/afraishmum.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/topics"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/afraishmum.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/topics"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afraishmum.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afraishmum.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1135"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/afraishmum.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1328"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"categoires","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afraishmum.com\/en_us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categoires?post=1328"}],"curies":[{"name":"WordPress","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}