بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ
Allah says in the Qur’an:
“Go forth, whether light or heavy, and strive with your wealth and your lives in the cause of Allah . That is better for you, if you only knew.” [9:41]
Everyone has something that they can contribute to Islam. Whether you have a lot of money or a little, a lot of knowledge or no knowledge, a lot of talent or very little talent, march forward for Allah and His religion. Spread His word.
Send a reminder to someone you know. Teach someone a Sunnah of the prophet (ﷺ). Give in charity, even the smallest amount. Allah has given us all the ability to contribute to the religion, some more than others, but are all honoured by Allah. The prophet (ﷺ) said: “Do not belittle any good deed, even meeting your brother with a cheerful face.” [Muslim]
Islam is not only about our personal concerns. We must firstly guard ourselves from sins and ensure we are fulfilling our individual rights of Allah, and then do something more – something that serves a cause beyond our own needs. This is what Allah is teaching us in this Ayah.
May Allah make us of those who benefit the Ummah and contribute to the deen of Allah.
Allah knows best.