Qur’an Verse on Charity
From Surah Al-Baqarah (2:261):
مَّثَلُ الَّذِينَ يُنفِقُونَ أَمْوَالَهُمْ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ
كَمَثَلِ حَبَّةٍ أَنبَتَتْ سَبْعَ سَنَابِلَ
فِي كُلِّ سُنبُلَةٍ مِّائَةُ حَبَّةٍ
وَاللَّهُ يُضَاعِفُ لِمَن يَشَاءُ
“The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed that grows seven ears; in every ear are a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies (the reward) for whom He wills.”
This shows how charity is multiplied many times over.
Hadith 1
From Sahih Muslim:
“Whoever relieves a believer’s hardship in this world, Allah will relieve his hardship on the Day of Judgment…”
Helping the needy = Allah helps you in return.
Hadith 2
From Sahih al-Bukhari:
“The best of people are those who are most beneficial to others.”
The best Muslims are those who serve and support others, especially the poor and destitute.
