The Poor and Needy

"Indeed, man has been created impatient. When evil befalls him, he becomes despondent; but when blessed with good fortune, he becomes selfish. Not so, however, those who turn to God in prayer, remain steadfast in their worship, set aside a due share of their wealth for the needy and the destitute, and accept the truth of the Day of Judgment."The Holy Quran, 70:19-26

The prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) told his wife Ayesha: "If you love the poor and bring them near you. . .God will bring you near Him on the Day of Resurrection."Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 1376

The Prophet also said: "The people before you were destroyed because they inflicted legal punishments on the poor and forgave the rich."Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 8, Hadith 778