It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Musa Ash‘ari (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:“It is obligatory for every Muslim to give charity.”Someone asked: If he has nothing to give in charity? He (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:“He should work with his hands (i.e., labor, toil), benefit himself (by earning a wage), and also give charity.”Then it was asked: If he is not able to do that? He (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:“He should help someone in distress and need.”Then it was asked: If he is not able to do that? He (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:“He should enjoin good or righteousness.”It was asked: If he cannot do even that? He (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:“He should refrain from harming others; indeed, that too is charity.”