Page 427 - Learning from the Qur'an

NOT TO GIVE OF WHAT ONE DISLIKES
FOR ONESELF
You who believe! Give away some of the good things you have
earned and some of what the earth produces for you. Do not have
recourse to bad things when you give, things you would only take
with your eyes tight shut! Know that Allah is Rich Beyond Need,
Praiseworthy. (Qur'an, 2:267)

TO SPEND SINCERELY AND WILLINGLY
The metaphor of those who spend their wealth, desiring the
pleasure of Allah and firmness for themselves, is that of a garden
on a hillside. When heavy rain falls on it, it doubles its produce;
and if heavy rain does not fall, there is dew. Allah sees what you
do. (Qur'an, 2:265)

NOT TO MOCK WHAT IS GIVEN AS CHARITY
Those who spend their wealth in the Way of Allah, and then do not
follow what they have spent by demands for gratitude or insulting
words will have their reward with their Lord. They will feel no fear
and will know no sorrow. Correct and courteous words
accompanied by forgiveness are better than charity followed by
insulting words. Allah is Rich Beyond Need, All-Forbearing. You
who believe! Do not nullify your charity by demands for gratitude
or insulting words, like him who spends his wealth, showing off
to people and not believing in Allah and the Last Day. His likeness
is that of a smooth rock coated with soil, which, when heavy rain
falls on it, is left stripped bare. They have no power over anything
they have earned. Allah does not guide unbelievers. (Qur'an, 2:262-
264)

TO GIVE ALMS
Perform prayer and give alms and bow with those who bow.
(Qur'an, 2:43)

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