True significance of word Profit or Benefit - April 24th 2009

In the day to day life, in whatever work or business people do, they seek profit or benefit in return. Man strives hard to make maximum profit he can in terms of earning. Money is all what we think when we use this word 'profit'

Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih V says - the word gain or profit means a person to be of benefit, be useful to another. Al Nafi - The Benefector is one of the many names of Allah - who is a source of all benefits.

The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Almighty be upon him) says a believer can be of use or benefit to another by giving alms. If he does not have means to do so, he should work hard, gain something and then give alms. If this not possible, then he should help somebody who is in trouble. If he did not find any such person, he should avoid bad things and do good.

The purpose of alms giving and sharing is to remove the hunger and helplessness of the poor. Huzoor said we should always keep in mind that real gain or profit is what one receives from God. Our reward lies in whatever we give or share with others. Hand that gives but not a hand that takes should be our way.

Holy prophet (pbuh) said that a person who removed a branch of tree from the road thinking that, it should not cause any difficulty for another person deserves paradise. Our good actions which needs no money and no arm strength are high in God's sight. The reward which God blesses for such acts is also abundant. May Allah help us to do so. Ameen.