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Is a woman considered negligent in the sight of Allah if she donates monthly an amount ranging between 50 and 100 dinars, despite contributing to household expenses and paying off her husband's loan from her salary of 700 dinars, knowing that she donates the amount at the beginning of each month to the same needy individuals through her husband, and only donates a small amount for the rest of the month due to her work circumstances?

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If a servant fulfills their financial obligations, such as zakat and obligatory spending, they are not required to do more as a duty. Anything beyond that is a commendable charity for which they will be rewarded. The reward for charity is immense; Allah Almighty says: (The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed [of grain] which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies [His reward] for whom He wills. And Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing.) [Al-Baqarah: 261]. Spending on children and helping one's spouse repay their debt is considered among the best forms of charity, for those closest are most deserving of charity, and it is both charity and maintaining kinship ties.

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