Shaykh Ibn Baz explained that helping those in need is one of the greatest acts of worship a Muslim can perform. This assistance can be through the obligatory annual charity (Zakat) or through voluntary charity (Sadaqah), both of which are enormously rewarded by Allah.

Islam urges believers to spend on the poor, the orphans, the needy, and the wayfarer. This act is not merely a sign of compassion but a proof of true faith and a means of purification. The Shaykh often reminded that wealth is a trust from Allah, and spending it for His sake is a way to show gratitude and earn immense rewards in this life and the next. This charitable spending does not diminish one's wealth; rather, it purifies it and causes it to be blessed and increased.

The Shaykh cited the numerous texts from the Qur'an and Sunnah that encourage giving. Allah has promised to multiply the reward for charity manifold. Spending for the sake of Allah is a profitable transaction with Him, one that will save a person from a painful punishment and lead to forgiveness and a great reward in Paradise. It also alleviates the hardships of fellow Muslims, which in turn causes Allah to alleviate the giver's hardships on the Day of Resurrection.