The most beloved to the Almighty are those who benefit others. If you look closely at this narration it does not say, the most ‘beloved to God are those who are rich, those who are talented, those endowed with blessings.’
What it clearly says are those who utilise blessings to benefit others.
When you say ‘benefit’ it does not limit to merely financial perks alone, your knowledge, your resources, your qualities, almost anything, let it even be a kind word matter.
Time and again, every blessing God has bestowed you with will be put to test. Do you selfishly withhold or do you impart it with the intention of benefiting and helping others.
On a daily basis there will be people who will need help, some advise, a kind word, finances, etc. When you see the opportunity to help, run to it. The selfish mindset where we think, ‘What is in this for me? How will this benefit me?’ will jeopardise and deplete your blessings.
Unfortunately, the world has a lot of wealthy beggars and talented misers. People who hold onto their possessions and talents so tight.
In fact, there are people who are blessed with so much wealth and resources but will not provide for their own children and family simply because they are scared their resources will deplete.
Some others will avoid helping or stop fulfilling their duties simply because it might result in ease for others which they simply cannot tolerate.
What you do for others is a direct compensation from God. Even if you decide you will withhold and not let anyone benefit from you, God may put you in the situation where you may be put under the direct mercy of those whom you oppress and withhold.
Sharika Mubarack for Zasha’s Thoughts