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2208 In the Jewish Decalogue, which was given to a primitive and hard-hearted people, this refinement of Kindness,-to
those in want and to wayfarers (i.e., total strangers whom you come across) finds no place. Nor was there much
danger of their wasting their substance out of exuberance. Even the command "to honour thy father and mother"
comes after the ceremonial observance of the Sabbath. With us, the worship of Allah is linked up with kindness-to
parents, kindred, those in want, those who are far from their homes thoughthey may be total strangers to us. It is not
mere verbal kindness. They have certain rights which must befulfilled. (17.26)
2209 All charity , kindness, and help are conditioned by our own resources. There is no merit if we merely spend out of
bravado or for idle show. How many families are ruined by extravagant expenses at weddings, funerals, etc., or (as
they may call it) to "oblige friends or relatives", or to give to able-bodied beggars? To no one was this command more
necessary than it is to Muslims of the present day. (17.26)
17:64 - "Lead to destruction those whom thou canst among them with thy (seductive) voice; make
assaults on them with thy cavalry and thy infantry; mutually share with them wealth and
children; and make promises to them. But Satan promises them nothing but deceit.
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18:34 - (Abundant) was the produce this man had: he said to his companion in the course of a
mutual argument: "More wealth have I than you and more honor and power in (my following
of) men." 2376
2376 The two men began to compare notes. The arrogant one was puffed up with his possessions, his income, and his
large family and following, and thought in his self- complacency that it would last for ever. He was also wrong in
looking down on his Companion, who, though less affluent, was the better man of the two. (18.34)
18:46 - Wealth and sons are allurements of the life of this world: but the things that endure Good
Deeds are best in the sight of thy Lord as rewards and best as (the foundation for) hopes. 2387
23:55 - Do they think that because We have granted them abundance of wealth and sons
27:36 - How when (the embassy) came to Solomon he said: "Will ye give me abundance in
wealth? But that which Allah has given me is better than that which He has given you! Nay it is
ye who rejoice in your gift! 3272
28:76 - Qarun was doubtless of the people of Moses; but he acted insolently towards them: such
were the treasures We had bestowed on him that their very keys would have been a burden to
a body of strong men: Behold his people said to him: "Exult not for Allah loveth not those who
exult (in riches). 340434053406
28:77 - "But seek with the (wealth) which Allah has bestowed on thee the Home of the Hereafter
nor forget thy portion in this world: but do thou good as Allah has been good to thee and seek
not (occasions for) mischief in the land: for Allah loves not those who do mischief." 3407
3407 That is, 'spend your wealth in charity and good works. It is Allah Who has given it to you, and you should spend it in
Allah's cause. Nor should you forget the legitimate needs of this life, as misers do, and most people become misers
who think too exclusively of their wealth'. If wealth is not used properly, there are three evils that follow: (1) its
possessor may be a miser and forget all claims due to himself and those about him; (2) he may forget the higher
needs of the poor and needy, or the good causes which require support; and (3) he may even misspend on occasions
and cause a great deal of harm and mischief. Apparently Qarun had all three vices. (28.77)
30:28 - He does propound to you a similitude from your own (experience): do ye have partners
among those whom your right hands possess to share as equals in the wealth We have
bestowed on you? Do ye fear them as ye fear each other? Thus do We explain the Signs in
detail to a people that understand. 3535353635373538
34:37 - It is not your wealth nor your sons that will bring you nearer to Us in degree: but only those
who believe and work Righteousness these are the ones for whom there is a multiplied
Reward for their deeds while secure they (reside) in the dwellings on high! 384438453846
3844 The true test of progress in spiritual life is to be measured by other things than material wealth and influence. What we
have to ask ourselves is: are we the least bit nearer to Allah? (34.37)
3845 Cf. xxx. 39. All worldly good is but a shadow that will pass away. Its intrinsic and eternal value is small. But those who
work righteousness in Faith are on the true path of self-development. The reward they will get will be infinitely more
than their merits entitle them to. For they will partake of the boundless Bounties of Allah. (34.37)
3846 Their happiness will not only be great in quantity ("multiplied"), but it will be of a specially sublime quality ("dwellings
on high"), and it will endure without any chance of its loss or diminution ("secure they reside"). (34.37)
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