Islam is not only name of a religion but a complete code of life for it addresses all social issues and recommends their solution. That is why it emphasizes the need to take care of the poor. Although no two are men are blessed equally, the majority is composed of the poor, in terms of means of sustenance, lesser than the others. This makes a test case for the rich to take care of the poor and test case for the poor to test their patience, called Sabr in Arabic.
Thus, for helping the poor, Islam has institutionalized the distribution of wealth in the form of obligatory charity, called Zakat, and voluntary alms called Sadakat. Owing to its importance, Zakat is placed at third place among the Five Pillars of Islam, and comes best after the declaration of faith (shahada) and prayer (salat). Therefore, being charitable and looking after the weak and poor assume an essential duty of each Muslim.
In Surah Adh-Dhariyat, Ayat 19, it has been said: In their wealth there is a right of the beggar and the needy. And in 24-25th verses of Surah 70. Al-Ma'arij it is said that in their wealth there is a due share of the beggar and the needy. Thus, by giving charity, every Muslim fulfills his duty to those in need.
Before our readers go over to selected verses on Charity from Qur'an, we would like them to read our introductory post on importance of charity in Islam:
- Concept of charity in Islam
- What is the importance of charity in Islam
- Test of charity in Islam
- Who are the rightful beneficiary of charity in Islam
- Charity: Who to give
- Zakat: Mandatory charitable contribution
- Who are the rightful recipients of Zakat (charity)
- Wholehearted charity adds to Baraka in Ramadan
- Charity: The virtue of visiting the sick
- What to give in Charity
Herein under we have combined all these posts as a ready reckoner to consult verses specific to charity and spending in the way of Allah:
- Charity: Who to Give? (2:215)
- O you who believe! Spend out of what We have provided you, lest .....(Surah 2. Al-Baqara:254)
- What is better than charity (Surah 2. Al-Baqara:263)
- Believers should Never Nullify their Acts of Charity (Surah 2. Al-Baqara:264)
- Believers! Spend (in the Way of Allah) out of the good things you have earned (Surah 2. Al-Baqara:267)
- How can you secure immense reward with your Lord (Surah 2. Al-Baqara:274)
- A caution for those who do not spend for the cause of Allah (Surah 3. Al-i'Imran:180)
- A painful torments awaits for those who hoard and spend not in the way of Allah (9:34)
- Allah is sufficient for me; there is no god but He (Surah 9. At-Tauba:129)
- Establishment of Prayer and Giving Out Charity (Surah 14. Ibrahim:31)
- Believers!! Do not be Parsimonious (Surah 17. Al-Israa (The Night Journey)-29)
- Seek an abode in the Hereafter -but forget not your share in this world (Surah 28. Al-Qasas:77)
- How is it that you do not expend in the Way of Allah (Surah 57. Al-Hadid:10)
- Give Charity and give good loan to Allah (Surah 57. Al-Hadid:18)
- And spend [in the way of Allah] before death approaches you (Surah 63. Al-Munafiqun:10)
- Give goodly loan to Allah - He will increase it several fold (Surah 64. At-Tagabun:17)
For compiled verses for more specific subjects, please refer to our exclusive reference page: "Selected verses from Al-Qurʾān about a specific subject."
In addition, for more Selected Verses, please refer to our reference page: Selected Verses from the Qur'an. You may also refer to our Reference Pages and Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'ān.
May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door.
وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ
(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”
That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.
Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.
May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.
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