Islam's Response to Contemporary Issues — Page 146
146 islam’s response to contemporary issues The case of those who spend their wealth in the cause of Allah is like that of a grain of corn which grows seven ears, in each ear there are a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies it even more for whomsoever He pleases. Allah is Bountiful, All-Knowing. Those who spend their wealth for the cause of Allah, then follow not up that which they have spent with taunt or injury, have their reward with their Lord. And they shall have no fear, nor shall they grieve. A kind word and forgiveness are better than charity followed up by injury. And Allah is Self-Sufficient, Forbearing. O ye who believe, render not vain your alms by reminding the recipient of your favours or causing him any inconvenience in return for what you have done for him. As such, his case will be like him who spends his wealth to be seen of men, and he believes not in Allah and the Last Day. His example is like that of a smooth rock covered with earth, on which heavy rain falls, washing it clean and leaving it bare, smooth and hard. Such people shall not secure aught of that which they earn. And Allah guides not the disbelieving people. 10