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23. Wealth and property of, making unfair exchanges in the
4.2, 4.3
24. Wealth and property of, managing the
4.2, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6, 6.152, 17.34
25. Wealth and property of, mixing one's own with the
2.220
26. Wealth and property of, restoring the
4.2, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6
27. Wealth and property to those weak of understanding, restoring
4.5, 4.6
Al-Muwatta Subjects
Zakat
6. The Zakat on the Property of Orphans and Trading on their Behalf
17.12, 17.13, 17.14, 17.15
OVERWHELMING EVENT:
88:1 - Has the story reached thee of the Overwhelming (Event)? 6096
6096 Gashiya: the thing or event that overshadows or overwhelms, that covers over or makes people lose their senses. In
xii. 107, it is described as the "covering veil of the Wrath of Allah": where see n. 1790. The Day of Judgment is
indicated, as the Event of overwhenning importance in which all our petty differences of this imperfect world are
covered over and overwhelmed in a new world of perfect justice and truth. (88.1)
OVERLOOK FAULTS:
2:109 - Quite a number of the people of the Book wish they could turn you (people) back to infidelity
after ye have believed from selfish envy after the truth hath become manifest unto them; but
forgive and overlook till Allah accomplish His purpose; for Allah hath power over all things.
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110 There words are used in the Qur-an, with a meaning akin to "forgive" but each with a different shade of meaning. Afa
(here translated "forgive") means to forget, to obliterate from one's mind. Safaha (here translated "overlook") means
to turn away from, to ignore, to treat a matter as if it did not affect one. Gafara (which does not occur in this verse)
means to cover up something as God does to our sins with His grace; this word is particularly appropriate in God's
attribute of Gaffar, the One who forgives again and again. (2.109)
111 The word Amr is comprehensive and includes (1) an order or command as in xcvi. 12; or (2) a purpose, design, will as
in xviii. 82; or (3) affairs, working, doing, carrying out or execution of a design, as in lxxxix 5. In many cases some of
these meanings run together. (2.109)
112 Note how this phrase, seemingly repeated from ii. 106, and occurring in many other places, has an appropriate
signification in each place. In ii. 106 we were told about progressive revelation, how the same thing may take different
forms and seeming human infirmity contribute to the fulfillment of God's design, for God's power is unlimited. Here we
are told to be patient and forgiving against envy and injustice: this too may be fulfilling God's purpose, for His power is
infinite. (2.109)
2:263 - Kind words and the covering of faults are better than charity followed by injury. Allah is
free of all wants and he is Most Forbearing. 309
309 A very high standard is set for charity. (1) It must be in the way of God. (2) It must expect no reward in this world. (3)
It must not be followed by references or reminders to the act of charity. (4) Still less should any annoyance or injury
be caused to the recipient; e.g. by boasting that the giver relieved the person in the hour of need. Indeed, the
kindness and the spirit which turns a blind eye to other people's faults or short-comings is the essence of charity:
these things are better than charity if charity is spoilt by tricks that do harm. At the same time, while no reward is to be
expected, there is abundant reward from God - material, moral, and spiritual - according to His own good pleasure
and plan. If we spend in the way of God, it is not as if God was in need of our charity. On the contrary our shortcomings
are so great that we require His utmost forbearance before any good that we can do can merit His praise or
reward. Our motives are so mixed that our best may really be very poor if judged by a very strict standard. (2.263)
3:159 - It is part of the Mercy of Allah that thou dost deal gently with them. Wert thou severe or
harsh-hearted they would have broken away from about thee; so pass over (their faults) and
ask for (Allah's) forgiveness for them; and consult them in affairs (of moment). Then when
thou hast taken a decision put thy trust in Allah. For Allah loves those who put their trust (in
Him). 471
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