he supports; they are more entitled to it than supererogatory charities.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “It is enough of a sin for a man to neglect those whom he supports.” Reported by Muslim.
As for the one upon whom Allah has bestowed abundance, let him be keen to seize every opportunity, for he will possess nothing of his wealth except what he has sent ahead for his Afterlife: “...so recite whatever is easy of it, establish the prayer, give the zakat, and lend Allah a goodly loan. Whatever good you send forward for yourselves, you will find it with Allah—better and greater in reward.” (al-Muzzammil 20)
-
One must start with what is most important, giving priority to obligatory acts over those that are merely recommended.
-
Any deed a person undertakes that conflicts with the Sacred Law is null and void, for the Prophet ﷺ said, “Whoever performs an action that is not in accordance with our command, it is rejected.” Reported by Muslim.
Thus, every act of worship or financial transaction that is not in accord with what Allah has legislated is invalid.