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HARUN YAHYA

Those who are steadfast in seeking the face of their Lord, and es-
tablish prayer and give from the provision We have given them, se-
cretly and openly, and stave off evil with good, it is they who will
have the Ultimate Abode. (Surat ar-Ra‘d: 22)
Those who give in times of both ease and hardship, those who con-
trol their rage and pardon other people—Allah loves the good-
doers. (Surah Al ‘Imran: 134)
[Charity is] for the poor who are held back in the Way of Allah, un-
able to travel in the land. The ignorant consider them rich because
of their reticence. You will know them by their mark. They do not
ask from people insistently. Whatever good you give away, Allah
knows it. (Surat al-Baqara: 273)
If someone is in difficult circumstances, there should be a deferral
until things are easier. But making a free gift of it would be better
for you, if you only knew. (Surat al-Baqara: 280)
They give food, despite their love for it, to the poor and orphans
and captives [saying]: “We feed you only out of desire for the Face
of Allah. We do not want any repayment from you or any thanks.”
(Surat al-Insan: 8-9)
Have you seen him who denies the religion? He is the one who
harshly rebuffs the orphan and does not urge the feeding of the
poor. (Surat al-Ma‘un: 1-3)
And how is it with you that you do not give in the Way of Allah,
when the inheritance of the heavens and Earth belongs to Allah?
Those of you who gave and fought before the Victory are not the
same as those who gave and fought afterward. They [the former] are
higher in rank. But to each of them Allah has promised the Best.
Allah is aware of what you do. (Surat al-Hadid: 10)
The Golden Age will be a blessed period during which people will
comply scrupulously with Allah’s commands, and, as a result, justice,
self-sacrifice, and charity will prevail. In this blessed period, the rich
will not hesitate to give to the needy, and everyone will think of the
good and comfort of others. This spirit of sharing will make everyone
enjoy the same level of welfare and will solve many age-old prob-
lems, such as poverty and hunger.

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