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LIVING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE QUR'AN

Is there anyone who will make God a generous loan so that He can
multiply it for him [or her] many times over? God both restricts
and expands. And you will be returned to Him. (Surat al-Baqarah,
245)

What you give with usurious intent, aiming to get back a greater
amount from people’s wealth, does not become greater with God.
But anything you give as alms, seeking the Face of God–all who
do that will get back twice as much. (Surat ar-Rum, 39)
Send good ahead for yourselves and have fear of God. Know that
you are going to meet Him. And give good news to the believers.

(Surat al-Baqarah, 223)
Nor will they give away any amount, whether large or small, nor will
they cross any valley, without it being written down for them so that
God can recompense them for the best of what they did. (Surat at-
Tawba, 121)
You who believe! Have fear of God and believe in His Messenger.
He will give you a double portion of His mercy and grant you a
Light by which to walk and forgive you. God is Ever-Forgiving, Most

Merciful. (Surat al-Hadid, 28)
If you make a generous loan to God He will multiply it for you
and forgive you. God is All-Thankful, Most Forbearing. (Surat at-
Taghabun, 17)
The metaphor of those who spend their wealth in the Way of God

is that of a grain which produces seven ears; in every ear there are
a hundred grains. God gives such multiplied increase to whoever
He wills. God is All-Encompassing, All-Knowing. (Surat al-
Baqarah, 261)
The metaphor of those who spend their wealth, desiring the pleas-

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