Usury Prohibited* [2:275] Those who charge usury are in the same position as those controlled by the devil's influence. This is because they claim that usury is the same as … Continue reading Usury (2:275 – 2:281)
Charity For Greater Social Good (2:272 – 2:274)
God is the Only One Who Guides [2:272] You are not responsible for guiding anyone. GOD is the only one who guides whoever chooses (to be guided). Any charity you give is for your own good. Any charity you … Continue reading Charity For Greater Social Good (2:272 – 2:274)
Anonymous Charity is Better For Our Souls (2:270 – 2:271)
Anonymous Charity Better [2:270] Any charity you give, or a charitable pledge you fulfill, GOD is fully aware thereof. As for the wicked, they will have no helpers. [2:271] If you declare your charities, they are still good. But if you keep them anonymous, and give them to the poor, it is better for you, … Continue reading Anonymous Charity is Better For Our Souls (2:270 – 2:271)
Wisdom: A Great Treasure (2:269)
Wisdom: A Great Treasure [2:269] He bestows wisdom upon whomever He chooses, and whoever attains wisdom, has attained a great bounty. Only those who possess intelligence will take heed. God gave us the key to wisdom in … Continue reading Wisdom: A Great Treasure (2:269)
The Devil’s Promise (2:268)
[2:268] The devil promises you poverty and commands you to commit evil, while GOD promises you forgiveness from Him and grace. GOD is Bounteous, Omniscient. Everything the devil promises is an illusion (4:120, 17:64) [4:120] He promises them and entices them; what the devil promises is no more than an illusion. [17:64] "You may entice … Continue reading The Devil’s Promise (2:268)
What to Give to Charity (2:267)
What to Give [2:267] O you who believe, you shall give to charity from the good things you earn, and from what we have produced for you from the earth. … Continue reading What to Give to Charity (2:267)
Parable of Charity and Soil (2:264 – 2:265)
[2:264] O you who believe, do not nullify your charities by inflicting reproach and insult, like one who spends his money to show off, while disbelieving in GOD and the Last Day. His example is like a rock covered with a thin layer of soil; as soon as heavy rain falls, it washes off the … Continue reading Parable of Charity and Soil (2:264 – 2:265)
Kind Words Are Better Than a Charity Followed By Insult (2:262 – 2:264)
[2:262] Those who spend their money in the cause of GOD, then do not follow their charity with insult or harm, will receive their recompense from their Lord; they have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve. [2:263] Kind words and compassion are better than a charity that is followed by insult. GOD is Rich, … Continue reading Kind Words Are Better Than a Charity Followed By Insult (2:262 – 2:264)
The Best Investment (2:261)
The Best Investment [2:261] The example of those who spend their monies in the cause of GOD is that of a grain that produces seven spikes, with a hundred grains in each spike. … Continue reading The Best Investment (2:261)
Studying the Quran makes us Smarter (2:253 – 2:260)
The Quran is not like any other book. Sometimes the verses seem to have no relation to one another, but upon further study it forces our brains to work harder to see the underlying messages that are interwoven in the verses. For instance we see that across the verses we see similar examples of different … Continue reading Studying the Quran makes us Smarter (2:253 – 2:260)
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