Is the Hadith: "No Muslim plants a plant or cultivates a crop, from which humans, birds, or animals eat, but that it is charity for him," authentic? And does the one who finances the farming receive the reward mentioned therein, even if he does not perform the cultivation with his own hands? And which of them earns a greater reward: the one who cultivates with his own hands, or the one who finances the farming?
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We hope you will be rewarded as one who plants in financing the agricultural project, for the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Whoever calls to guidance will have a reward like that of those who follow him," and he also said: "Whoever equips a warrior in the way of Allah has indeed fought." As for the preference between the farmer and the financier, the financier who has other charitable works in which he expends his energy and time may be better, especially if he intends to help the needy. However, if the financier is idle, the farmer may be better due to his effort, earning, and working with his own hands.
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