Introducing Islam a Simple Introduction to Islam
Alms-giving
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They shall gain nothing from their works. God
does not guide the unbelievers. But those who
give away their wealth from a desire to please
God and strengthen their souls are like a garden
on a hillside; if a rainstorm falls upon it, it yields
up twice its normal crop; and if no rain falls
upon it, it is watered by the dew. God sees what
you do. Would any of you, being a man well-
advanced in age with helpless children to
support, wish to have his garden—a garden
planted with palm-trees, vines and all manner of
fruits, and watered by running streams—blasted
and consumed by a fiery whirlwind? Thus God
makes plain to you His revelation, so that you
may give thought. Believers, give in alms of the
wealth you have lawfully earned and of that
which We Have brought out of the earth for you;
not of worthless things which you yourselves
would only reluctantly accept. Know that God is
self-sufficient and glorious. Satan threatens you
with poverty and bids you to commit indecency.
But God promises you His forgiveness and
bounty. God is munificent and all-knowing. He
gives wisdom to whom He wills; and whoever is
granted wisdom receives great good. But none
