1. To Attain Security on the Day of Judgment…
Those who spend their wealth in the path of God— then do not follow up what they have spent [in charity] with boastful reminders, or any harm— they shall have their reward with their Lord [in full]. And there shall be no fear upon them [when they assemble for Judgment]. Nor shall they ever grieve [over the life of the world]. (Al-Baqarah, 2:262)
2. To Attain High Virtue…
You shall never attain to [the highest] virtue [of faith] until you spend [in charity] from that which you love. And anything you spend, indeed, God is all-knowing of it. (Al ‘Imran, 3:92)
3. To Seek Forgiveness from Sin…
The Prophet (s) said: “Charity extinguishes sin as water extinguishes fire.” (Al-Tirmidi)
4. To seek provision from Allah…
The Prophet (s) said: “If you desire provision from Allah without cessation, give (charity).” (Bukhari/Muslim)
5. To Have the Angels Pray for You…
The Prophet (s) said that every morning an angel cries out, “O Allah, give to the spenders in charity replacement.” (Bukhari/Muslim)
6. To Desire that a Loved One Be Cured…
The Prophet (s) said: “Protect your wealth with Zakat. Cure your sick with charity (sadaqah). Prepare for calamity with supplication (du’a)”. (Al-Tabarani)
7. To Benefit a Loved One Who Has Died…
‘Aisha said that a man came to the Prophet (s) and said: My mother’s soul has departed. Yet I believe that had she been able to speak (in the throes of death) she would have bequeathed charity. Will she receive the reward if I give charity on her behalf?” The Prophet (s) said: “Yes.” (Bukhari/Muslim)