Transliteration:( Allazeena yunfiqoona amwaalahum fee sabeelillaahi summa laa yutbi'oona maaa anfaqoo mannanw wa laaa azal lahum ajruhum 'inda Rabbihim; wa laa khawfun 'alaihim wa laa hum yahzanoon )
"Those who spend [686] their wealth in the path of Allah, then after spending, neither boast of favours conferred, nor taunt [687]. Their reward is with their Lord. And they shall have no fear, nor shall they grieve [688]."
✅ [686] Spending in All Situations and Times
This verse refers to those who consistently spend their wealth in the way of Allah,
From all their wealth,
At all times,
In all righteous circumstances.
The general expressions “those who spend” and “their wealth” indicate unrestricted generosity, regardless of occasion or time.
✅ [687] Avoiding Boasting and Taunting
Boasting refers to mentioning the act of charity to others to gain praise or make someone feel obligated.
Taunting means hurting the recipient’s feelings, often by reminding them of their dependence.
Both acts invalidate the charity and become a means of punishment for causing emotional harm to fellow Muslims.
✅ [688] No Fear or Grief for Such People
The phrase “no fear, nor shall they grieve” may refer to:
Relief from the terror and anxiety of the Day of Judgement, as mentioned: “The great terror shall not grieve them.” (Surah Al-Anbiya, 21:103)
Freedom from worldly worries that distance one from Allah.
However, fear of Allah itself remains part of faith.
Fear of snakes, scorpions, or enemies is natural and not excluded.
Even Hazrat Musa (AS) showed fear when his staff turned into a snake.
He and Haroon (AS) expressed fear of Pharaoh’s oppression, saying: “Our Lord, we fear that he may commit excess against us…” (Surah Taha, 20:45)
From this, it is also clear that those with such qualities are true Saints (Awliya) of Allah, as their traits match the Qur’anic definition of Allah’s friends.
261. The parable of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah, is that of a grain (of corn); it grows seven ears, and each ear has a hundred grains. Allah gives manifold increase to whom He wills. And Allah is All-Sufficient for His creatures’ needs, All-Knower.
This is a parable that Allah made of the multiplication of rewards for those who spend in His cause, seeking His pleasure. Allah multiplies the good deed ten to seven hundred times. Allah said,
(The parable of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah…)
Sa`id bin Jubayr commented, “Meaning spending in Allah’s obedience.” Makhul said that the Ayah means, “Spending on Jihad, on horse stalls, weapons and so forth.” The parable in the Ayah is more impressive on the heart than merely mentioning the number seven hundred. This Ayah indicates that Allah `grows’ the good deeds for its doers, just as He grows the plant for whoever sows it in fertile land. The Sunnah also mentions that the deeds are multiplied up to seven hundred folds. For instance, Imam Ahmad recorded that Abu Mas`ud said that a man once gave away a camel, with its bridle on, in the cause of Allah and the Messenger of Allah said,
(On the Day of Resurrection, you will have seven hundred camels with their bridles.)
Muslim and An-Nasa’i also recorded this Hadith, and Muslim’s narration reads, “A man brought a camel with its bridle on and said, `O Messenger of Allah! This is in the sake of Allah.’ The Messenger said,
(You will earn seven hundred camels as reward for it on the Day of Resurrection. )
Another Hadith: Ahmad recorded that Abu Hurayrah said that the Messenger of Allah said,
(Every good deed that the son of Adam performs will be multiplied ten folds, to seven hundred folds, to many other folds, to as much as Allah wills. Allah said, “Except the fast, for it is for Me and I will reward for it. One abandons his food and desire in My sake.” The fasting person has two times of happiness: when he breaks his fast and when he meets his Lord. Verily, the odor that comes from the mouth of whoever fasts is more pure to Allah than the scent of musk. Fasting is a shield (against sinning), fasting is a shield.) Muslim recorded this Hadith.
Allah’s statement,
(Allah gives manifold increase to whom He wills) is according to the person’s sincerity in his deeds.
(And Allah is All-Sufficient for His creatures’ needs, All-Knower) meaning, His Favor is so wide that it encompasses much more than His creation, and He has full knowledge in whoever deserves it, or does not deserve it. All the praise and thanks are due to Allah.
(2:262) Those who spend their wealth in the Way of Allah and do not follow up their spending by stressing their benevolence and causing hurt, will find their reward secure with their Lord. They have no cause for fear and grief.[301]
301. They need not fear that they will not be amply rewarded or that they will have any reason to feel remorse for spending in the way of God.
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