"He who gives is not always rich, but he ..." - Nigerian Proverb

“He who gives is not always rich, but he is always blessed.”

- Nigerianlove

Meaning

Generosity comes from the heart, not from abundance; giving enriches the giver spiritually.

Hausa sadaka traditions teach that charitable giving at any economic level brings spiritual blessings. The poorest giver may be the most generous.

Origin

Nigerian

Language

Hausa

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