Philanthropy and Charitable Giving
Voluntary charitable giving — beyond the required tithe — is a virtue that strengthens both the giver and the recipient.
Beyond the required Huququ'llah, the Bahá'í writings encourage voluntary generosity to individuals in need and to collective enterprises that serve humanity. Giving generously purifies the giver's attachment to wealth and directly serves those in need. The Bahá'í conception of charity emphasizes empowerment rather than dependency.
Blessed is he who preferreth his brother before himself.
Bahá'í charitable giving integrates personal spiritual development with practical social service in a distinctive framework.
Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh