Al-Birr [Righteousness] is Spending from the Best in the Way of Allah SWT

Tafseer Surah Aal-Imran Ayah 92 In the previous ayaat, we have learned the different ways of giving in the way of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala. The Qur’an begins with the definition of a believer that he is the one who establishes prayer and gives from what Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala has provided him. We learned…

Being Kind to Debtors facing Financial Difficulties

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Tafseer Al-Baqarah Ayaat 280 – 281 Ayah 280 - Being Kind to Debtors facing Financial Difficulties Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala instructs creditors to be patient with the debtors who are having a hard financial time. Grant him time until it is easy for him…

Allah Does Not Bless Riba

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Tafseer Al-Baqarah Ayaat 276 – 277 Ayah 276 - Allah Does Not Bless Riba The word yamhaqu [يَمْحَقُ] is from the root letters meem-Ha-qaf and it means “to eliminate or abolish or deprive something of a blessing.” Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala says He destroys…

Who Deserves Charity in the Light of the Qur’an

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Tafseer Al-Baqarah Ayaat 273 - 274 While it is permissible to give charity to anyone, Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala guides us to what is better. He says, The word uhsiru [أُحْصِرُوا] is from the root Ha-saad-ra and it means, “to be strait, restricted or…

Giving Charity to Non-Muslims

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Tafseer Al-Baqarah Ayah 272 Abu ‘Abdur Rahman An-Nasa’i recorded from Ibn ‘Abbas radhiAllahu ‘anhu  that earlier the new Muslims disliked giving charity to their polytheist relatives. Later Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala revealed this ayah and removed their qualms about helping their relatives who were…

He who has been given Wisdom has been granted Abundant Good

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Tafseer Al-Baqarah Ayaat 269 – 270   ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’oud radhiAllahu ‘anhu narrated from the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, لَا حَسَدَ إِلَّا فِي اثْنَتَيْنِ: رَجُلٌ آتَاهُ اللهُ مَالًا فَسَلَّطَهُ عَلَى هَلَكَتِهِ فِي الْحَقِّ، وَرَجُلٌ آتَاهُ اللهُ حِكْمَةً فَهُوَ يَقْضِي بِهَا وَيُعَلِّمُهَا “There is…

The Encouragement to Spend Honest Money for Allah’s Sake

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Tafseer Al-Baqarah Ayaat 267 - 268 Throughout the Qur’an, people have been encouraged to spend in the way of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala. Pertaining this duty, one can have many questions in the mind such as what to spend, how much to spend, and…

Evil Deeds Nullify Good Deeds

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Al-Baqarah Ayah 265 - It is Forbidden to Remind about Charity The word ibtigha [ابْتِغَاءَ] is from the root letters ba-ghayn-ya and it means ‘sought after or desired’. One person is spending so that people can see his good deed; another person is spending…

Don’t Spend Your Wealth Only to be seen by People

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Al-Baqarah Ayah 264 – Don’t Spend Your Wealth Only to be seen by People In ayaat 264 – 266, Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala explains to us through examples how charity can be preserved and how it is nullified. He says, We have learned previously…

Do Not Follow Charity with Insults

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Al-Baqarah Ayah 262 – Do Not Follow Charity with Insults We are now reaching the end of Surah Al-Baqarah. From here onwards, we will read some basic principles and guidelines concerning financial transactions. If these principles were followed in truth then many of our…