Karam — Karam
Generosity — giving freely from what you love, honouring guests, and spending without counting.
Also searched as: karam meaning • generosity islam • sakhawat ka matlab • karam in quran
Proof • Quran 59:9
وَيُؤْثِرُونَ عَلَى أَنفُسِهِمْ وَلَوْ كَانَ بِهِمْ خَصَاصَةٌ
Hadith • Sahih Muslim (charity never decreases wealth)
مَا نَقَصَتْ صَدَقَةٌ مِنْ مَالٍ
Common misconception
Karam is not wastefulness — generosity has accounts: family first, then kin, then others; extravagance is its corrupt twin.
Practice in 3 steps
- Feed someone weekly — guest, neighbour, worker.
- Give the better portion, not leftovers.
- Hide charity so even records forget.
Proof: Quran 59:9 • Sahih Muslim (charity never decreases wealth)
Learn details from a teacher; consult scholars for rulings.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Karam?
Generosity — giving freely from what you love, honouring guests, and spending without counting.
What is the proof for Karam?
Quran 59:9 and Sahih Muslim (charity never decreases wealth). Karam is not wastefulness — generosity has accounts: family first, then kin, then others; extravagance is its corrupt twin.
How do I practice Karam daily?
1. Feed someone weekly — guest, neighbour, worker. 2. Give the better portion, not leftovers. 3. Hide charity so even records forget.
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