generosity (السَّخَاءُ)

generosity (السَّخَاءُ)


الثقافة والدعوة التربية والسلوك

التعريف :


To give money or other things to others, without being appealed to and without them having any claim to it, provided that this does not lead to extravagance.

المعنى الاصطلاحي :


A moral characteristic that urges the person to spend from his wealth with ease.

الشرح المختصر :


"Sakhaa" (Generosity/Openhandedness): a characteristic of the great souls that possess high resolve. It urges the person to spend from the good that he has, whether it is money, work, time, or other good things without asking for compensation. Such a person may not spend and still be called "sakhiyy". Its highest levels is "ithaar" (altruism), which is to give from one's wealth generously, despite being in need of it.

التعريف اللغوي المختصر :


"Sakhaa": Openhandedness and generosity. "Sakhiyy": a generous munificent person. It can also mean stillness. "Sakhaa" originally means broadness and expansion. It is also said that it means softness and easiness. Other meanings: abandonment and leaving.