In order to give from a place of 'just because,' I think we must first ground ourselves with the niyah (intention) to do it for Allah's sake.
As humans it is normal for us to wonder the 'what' and 'why' of giving something but I think when we give from a place of just pleasing Him, it becomes easy to give as a cup that is full instead of half; because He is pouring right into you, you don't feel any lack as He is Al Kareem, the Generous One.
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful way of framing. For those of us who approach life from a place of faith/imaan, it is easier to do the work when we connect it with a higher purpose ~ instead of just because. For the sake of Allah is a kind reminder.
you hit the nail with this one, aaish!
I just want to add something:
In order to give from a place of 'just because,' I think we must first ground ourselves with the niyah (intention) to do it for Allah's sake.
As humans it is normal for us to wonder the 'what' and 'why' of giving something but I think when we give from a place of just pleasing Him, it becomes easy to give as a cup that is full instead of half; because He is pouring right into you, you don't feel any lack as He is Al Kareem, the Generous One.
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful way of framing. For those of us who approach life from a place of faith/imaan, it is easier to do the work when we connect it with a higher purpose ~ instead of just because. For the sake of Allah is a kind reminder.