Thus, charity completes the purification achieved through fasting. Both are forms of self-purification that precede the Eid prayer. These two statements therefore encourage the faith and righteous deeds that Allah has commanded.

His words affirm belief in the Last Day:

“But you prefer the life of this world, whereas the Hereafter is better and more lasting.”

These are the foundations mentioned in His words:

“Indeed, those who believe, the Jews, the Christians and the Sabians—whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day and does righteous deeds—will have their reward with their Lord. No fear will be upon them, nor will they grieve.”

He also says:

“Indeed, this is in the earlier scriptures, the scriptures of Abraham and Moses.”

And He also says:

“Have you seen the one who turned away, gave a little, and then stopped giving? Does he possess knowledge of the unseen, so that he sees? Or has he not been informed of what is in the scriptures of Moses and of Abraham, who fulfilled his duty: that no bearer of burdens will bear the burden of another; that a person will have only what he strives for; that his striving will be seen; and that he will then be rewarded for it with the fullest recompense?”

Moreover, Abraham is the bearer of the faith and the leader of the community. Allah Most High says:

“Then We revealed to you: Follow the faith of Abraham, inclining to the truth; he was not one of the polytheists.”

He also says:

“Who would turn away from the faith of Abraham except one who makes a fool of himself?”

And He says:

“Who is better in religion than one who submits himself to Allah, does good, and follows the faith of Abraham