Sayyiduna Abu Musa Ash'ari (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: It is obligatory for every Muslim to give charity. The companions asked: If someone does not have anything (to give in charity)? He (the Prophet) said: Then he should work with his own hands, benefit himself, and also give charity. The companions (may Allah be pleased with them) asked: If he does not have the strength for that, or he cannot do it? The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: Then he should help someone in need or in distress. The companions asked: If he cannot do even that? He said: Then he should encourage others towards good, or he said, do good. They asked: And if he cannot do even that? The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: Then he should refrain from evil, for that too is charity for him.