Poverty According to Islam: The above concepts encompass the concept of poverty in Islam. A person is considered poor if he/she does not have the required necessities to fulfill his basic needs for a healthy individual and social life. At the same time, in Islam, poverty is also linked with the concept of Nisab. Mishkat al-Masabih #2174] Surah Yusuf (12) The Prophet said, „Teach your relatives the recitation of Surah Yusuf, for, any Muslim who recites it or teaches it to his family and slaves, Allah shall ease for him the agony of death, and give him the strength that will prevent him from envying a fellow Muslim‟[Ibn Asakir] Surah al Kahf (18) The Abdullah Ibn Masood (rz) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, “Whoever recites Surah al-Waqiah every night, he will never be afflicted by poverty. And Ibn Masood (rz) used to order his daughters to read it every night.” (Shu’ab al-Iman 4/120, number 2269). “Allah umma inni a’udhu bika min al kufri wal faqri wa’az abal qabri” (Seeking Allah’s refuge from disbelief, poverty, and the torment of the grave). Dua #8. Al-Mu’awwidhatan (Surah al-Falaq and Surah an-Nas) should be recited following every prayer. These surahs are to be recited three times after Fajr and Maghrib prayers. Dua #9 It says that when Hadarat Umar entered his sister's house, Surah Ta Ha was being recited. Hearing his voice the people of the house hid the pages of the Qur'an. Hadrat Umar first seized his brother-in-law and then his sister rose in defense of her husband, he hit her also and wounded her on the head. When Umar saw blood on his sister, he was Surah Baqarah has different advantages and incredible benefits in this life and in the hereafter. 7. Surah Waqiah. Surah Waqiah is said to be a blessing for all Muslims because it has vast benefits for your financial life. With 96 verses, it is the 56th chapter of the Quran. “Waqiah” itself implies judgement day or the day of judgment. s4RLrE.

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