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As for the people who find fault with those believers who give
           charity spontaneously, and with those who can find nothing to
           give but their own effort, and deride them, Allah derides them.
           They will have a painful punishment. (Qur'an, 9:79)
           Alms is for: the poor, the destitute, those who collect it, reconciling
           people's hearts, freeing slaves, those in debt, spending in the Way
           of Allah, and travellers. It is a legal obligation from Allah. Allah
           is All-Knowing, All-Wise. (Qur'an, 9:60)
           And that you do not go near the property of orphans before they
           reach maturity – except in a good way; that you give full measure
           and full weight with justice – We impose on no self any more than
           it can bear; that you are equitable when you speak – even if a near
           relative is concerned; and that you fulfil Allah's contract. That is
           what He instructs you to do, so that hopefully you will pay heed.
           (Qur'an, 6:152)
           Whatever booty Allah gives to His Messenger from city dwellers
           belongs to Allah and to the Messenger and to near relatives and
           orphans and the very poor and travellers, so that it does not
           become something which merely revolves between the rich among
           you. Whatever the Messenger gives you you should accept and
           whatever he forbids you you should forgo. Have fear of Allah—
           Allah is severe in retribution. (Qur'an, 59:7)
           Those of you possessing affluence and ample wealth should not
           make oaths that they will not give to their relatives and the very
           poor and those who have migrated in the way of Allah. They
           should rather pardon and overlook. Would you not love Allah to
           forgive you? Allah is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Qur'an,
           24:22)
           Worship Allah and do not associate anything with Him. Be good
           to your parents and relatives and to orphans and the very poor, and
           to neighbours who are related to you and neighbours who are not
           related to you, and to companions and travellers and your slaves.
           Allah does not love anyone vain or boastful. (Qur'an, 4:36)


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