What is the correct way of helping others?

When Imam Hussain (AS) was informed that Abdullah Ibn Aamer one of Bani Omayyad’s officials has paid some this and that Sadaqah and has released some slaves;

 

What is the correct way of helping others?

Imam (AS) replied: His example is like the one who steals from Hajis and then pays Sadaqah from the stolen properties. Then, Imam Hussain (AS) added: The pure and clean Sadaqah is from a person who paid it from his/her income which has been earned when his forehead is covered with sweat and dust. When Imam Sadeq (AS) was asked: Who did Imam Hussain (AS) mean? Imam (AS) replied: Imam Ali Ibn Abitalib (AS) [1].

[1] Mostadrakul Wasa’el, Vol. 7, Page 244.

Source: en.shafaqna.com

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