🤲 On Charity
"The example of those who spend their wealth in Allah's cause is like a grain that sprouts seven ears, each bearing a hundred grains. Allah multiplies the reward for whom He wills."
Qur'an 2:261
"Those who spend their wealth by night and day, secretly and openly — their reward is with their Lord. No fear will there be for them, nor will they grieve."
Qur'an 2:274
"To give charity publicly is good, but to give to the poor privately is better for you, and will absolve you of your sins."
Qur'an 2:271
🕌 On Zakah & Salah
"Establish prayer and give zakah. Whatever good you send forth for yourselves, you will find it with Allah."
Qur'an 2:110
"True righteousness is to believe in Allah, the Last Day, the angels, the Book and the prophets; to give wealth — though you love it — to relatives, orphans, the needy, travelers and beggars; to establish prayer and give zakah."
Qur'an 2:177
"Zakah is only for the poor and the needy, those who administer it, those whose hearts are to be won, freeing captives, debtors, Allah's cause, and the traveler."
Qur'an 9:60
🤝 On Ethics & Social Behavior
"O believers! Let no people ridicule others — they may be better than them. Do not insult one another or call each other offensive nicknames."
Qur'an 49:11
"Avoid much suspicion, for some suspicion is sin. Do not spy or backbite one another. Would any of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother?"
Qur'an 49:12
"Your Lord has decreed: worship none but Him, and be kind to parents. If one or both reach old age with you, never say 'uff' to them nor repel them, but speak to them noble words."
Qur'an 17:23
🌾 On Gratitude
"And when your Lord proclaimed: If you are grateful, I will surely increase you; but if you are ungrateful, My punishment is severe."
Qur'an 14:7
"So remember Me; I will remember you. Be grateful to Me and do not deny Me."
Qur'an 2:152
"Be grateful to Allah. Whoever is grateful benefits himself; whoever denies — Allah is Free of need, Praiseworthy."
Qur'an 31:12
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Quran say about charity?
The Quran compares charity to a grain that sprouts seven ears, each with a hundred grains (2:261), and promises that those who give secretly and openly will have no fear nor grief (2:274).
Who should receive zakah according to the Quran?
Surah At-Tawbah (9:60) lists eight categories: the poor, the needy, its administrators, those whose hearts are to be won, freeing captives, debtors, in Allah's cause, and the traveler.
What does the Quran say about social behavior?
Surah Al-Hujurat forbids mockery, insulting nicknames, suspicion, spying and backbiting (49:11-12), and commands kindness to parents (17:23).