the Messenger of Allah said: "Indeed Allah accepts charity, and He accepts it with His Right (Hand) to nurture it for one of you, just like one of you would nuture his foal, until the bite (of food) becomes as large as Uhud." The Book of Allah, the Mighty and Sublime testifies to that: 'He accepts repentance from His worshipers, and accepts charity.'And: 'Allah will destroy Riba and give increase for charity.' (Abu Eisa) said: This Hadith is (Hasan) Sahih.
Hadith Text & Authentication
The Messenger of Allah said: "Indeed Allah accepts charity, and He accepts it with His Right (Hand) to nurture it for one of you, just like one of you would nurture his foal, until the bite (of food) becomes as large as Uhud." The Book of Allah, the Mighty and Sublime testifies to that: 'He accepts repentance from His worshipers, and accepts charity.' And: 'Allah will destroy Riba and give increase for charity.' (Abu Eisa) said: This Hadith is (Hasan) Sahih.
Reference: Jami` at-Tirmidhi 662 | Book: The Book on Zakat | Author: Jami' at-Tirmidhi
Commentary on the Divine Acceptance
The phrase "Allah accepts charity with His Right Hand" signifies the honor, care, and special attention Allah bestows upon the act of charity. The Right Hand is metaphorically used to indicate honor and acceptance in Arabic discourse, demonstrating that charity is among the most beloved deeds to Allah.
This acceptance is not merely passive reception but an active, nurturing acceptance - similar to how a careful owner nurtures a young foal, providing it with the best care until it grows strong and valuable.
The Magnification of Reward
The comparison to "Uhud" - the massive mountain near Medina - illustrates how a small act of charity, when accepted and nurtured by Allah, grows to an immense size in reward. Just as a small morsel of food becomes as large as a mountain, a small charity given sincerely becomes magnified beyond human comprehension in the Divine scales.
This growth occurs in both the spiritual realm (increasing the donor's reward) and potentially in the material realm (blessing the remaining wealth).
Quranic Corroboration
The hadith references two Quranic verses that confirm its message: Surah At-Tawbah (9:104) "He accepts repentance from His worshipers, and accepts charity" establishes that charity is among the acts specifically accepted by Allah.
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:276) "Allah will destroy Riba and give increase for charity" contrasts the destructive nature of usury with the multiplicative nature of charity, showing that while unlawful gains diminish blessings, lawful charity increases them.
Practical Implications
This narration encourages believers to give charity with full trust in Allah's promise of multiplication. It teaches that the value of charity is not in its quantity but in its acceptance by Allah.
The imagery should inspire confidence that even small, sincere charities - when given properly - can yield immense rewards in this life and the hereafter, far beyond what human calculation could anticipate.