Transliteration:( Wa laa tamnun tastaksir )
5. These means do not give to anyone on the basis of free will. Whatever you bestow upon anyone, do so on the basis of benevolence. It should be remembered that it is permissible to give a gift out of one's own free will or as compensation. But, the Holy Prophet صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم was prohibited by Allah Almighty because of his very lofty status.
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6. The words wala tamnun tastakthir in the original are so vast in meaning that no one sentence can convey their full sense in translation.
Their one meaning is: Whomever you favor, you should favor him without any selfish motive. Your bestowal of an endowment and donation, your generosity and good treatment should be only for the sake of Allah: there should be no trace in it of the desire that you should receive any worldly gains in return for the favor done. In other words, do good to others for the sake of Allah, not for seeking any benefits.
The second meaning is: Although the mission of Prophethood that you are performing is a great favor in itself, for the people are obtaining true guidance because of it, do not remind the people of this favor, nor try to obtain any personal benefits from it.
The third meaning is: Although you are performing a great service, you should never gloat over it, nor should ever have the idea that by performing your prophetic duties, at the risk of life, you are doing any favor to your Lord.
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