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phans, even if they are needy themselves, who give from what they like
for themselves (Surat al-Insan: 8) and who are devout servants of Allah.
They recognize solidarity, cooperation and doing good as an attribute of

being a Muslim. “And beggars and the destitute received a due share
of their wealth.” (Surat adh-Dhariyat: 19). Their assistance for others is
not dependent on anything and Muslims go any length in order to do
good and to encourage others to do likewise. His help seeks no return
just the good pleasure of Allah. Our Prophet (may Allah bless him and
grant him peace) said in one of his Hadith: “Allah Who is great said: My
servant, give provisions to the needy so I may give to you” 40
Allah reveals in the Surat al-Insan muslim’s behavior:
“We feed you only out of desire for the Face of Allah. We do not want
any repayment from you or any thanks. Truly We fear from our Lord
a glowering, calamitous Day.” (Surat al-Insan: 9-10)
Muslims know that Allah is infinitely just and they never forget

that they will be rewarded for the good they do on earth. They bear in
mind that life on earth is a temporary affair and that the true life is await-
ing them in the Presence of Allah, because this is what Allah reminds
them of and He advises them to do good. The reward for those who do
good is revealed by Allah in the verses as follows:
When those who have fear of Allah are asked, “What has your Lord
sent down?” their reply is, “Good!” There is good in this world for
those who do good, and the abode of the hereafter is even better.
How wonderful is the abode of those who guard against evil.
Gardens of Eden which they enter, with rivers flowing under them,
where they have whatever they desire. That is how Allah repays
those who guard against evil. (Surat an-Nahl: 30-31)

Harun Yahya (Adnan Oktar)