Thus, he affirmed it for him and made it mandatory for the Knowers to return it to him after he had strayed from it. The meaning of the Almighty’s saying: "Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to their owners" 1 means: knowledge; if the good etiquette of the seeker in pursuing it becomes apparent to you, then cast to him your secret, which he had a prior presence with. According to this ruling,
all other rulings regarding the followers and the poor proceed—the obligation of charity toward them. Its extraction by the believer is from three aspects: from his wealth, his soul and his knowledge. The lowest of its stations is "Consolation" (al-Muwasaat), which is to console those below you with a portion of your wealth. Its middle station is "Equality" (al-Musawat), which is—
As the Knower—may his glory be exalted—said: "That you and your brother in this world be of a single law."
And this is mandatory upon you toward those below you and those at your same degree. The highest station is "Self-Sacrifice" (al-Ithar), which is to prefer over yourself those who are above your rank.