26 FAZA1LESADAQAAT *- PART ONE
It is obvious that a person who keeps in view the scenes of
Jannah and Jahannam, all the time, could never get entangled in
the worldly life.
14. All that you give for the cause of Allah shall be
repaid fully to you; and you shall not be wronged.
(al-Anfal: 60)
Note: The Ayaat and Ahadith, regarding increasing rewards for
virtues, may not be taken to contradict this Ayat. It simply says that
there will be no diminution of the good deeds done. The rate of
reward shall depend on what the occasion demands or on the inten-
tion of the person spending and on the general conditions at the time
of doing the act. The increase shall be to any extent in the Akhriah,
whereas, often a full return is given in this life, as corroborated by
other Ayaat and Ahadith. This particular point would be amplified
under the Ayaat quoted at serial No. 20 and under the Ahadith given
at Serial No. 8.
15. Tell my servants, those who are (true) believers to
be steadfast in Salaat and to spend out of that
which we provided for them in private and in pub-
lic, before that day arrives when all trading shall
cease and friendship be no more. (Ibrahim: 31)
Note: The propriety of giving Sadaqah in private or in public
should be judged in accordance with the conditions at the time of
giving it. Both ways are necessary, depending on the circumstances
prevailing at that time. It may also mean that obligatory charity is
better given publicly, and optional charity is preferably given
privately, as has been explained under the Ayat given at Serial No. 9.
Establishing Salaat has been discussed in the very first Ayat. Jabir
Radhiallaho anho says that once Rasulullah Sallallaho alaihe
ivasallam delivered a sermon in which he said, M people! Repent
and take a vow to sin no more, before the hour of death, and do good
deeds (lest you may not have a chance to do so due to your many
occupations); and strengthen the connection between your Lord and
CH. I: AYAAT - THE VIRTUES OF SPENDING 21
yourself by His remembrance in abundance and by giving much in
charity, both quietly and openly, because of that you will receive
your livelihood, the Divine help and the dispelling of your adversity."
16. And give good news to the humble, whose hearts are