2.261 - A example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like the example of a grain that grew seven ears, in each ear a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies to whom He wills; and Allah is Vast, Knowing. 2.262 - Those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah and do not follow up what they have spent with proud or harm, for them is their reward with their Lord, and no fear will be upon them nor will they grieve. 2.263 - Kind saying and forgiveness are better than charity followed by harm. And Allah is Rich, Forbearing. 2.264 - O you who have believed! Do not invalidate your charities by proud and harm, it would be like one who spends his wealth to be seen by the people while he does not believe in Allah and the last day. So his example is like the example of a smooth stone with dust on it which is struck by heavy rain that left it bare; they are not able to control a thing of what they have earned. And Allah does not guide the disbelieving people. 2.265 - And an example of those who spend their wealth seeking the pleasures of Allah and assuring themselves is like the example of a garden on a high ground which is struck by heavy rain so it yields its harvest in double. And even if it is not struck by heavy rain then light rain would be enough. And Allah is Seeing of what you do. 2.266 - Would one of you like to have a garden of palm trees and vines beneath which rivers flow, for him therein are all kinds of plants produce; and ageing has struck him while he has weak offspring, then it (the garden) was hit by a whirlwind with fire so it burnt? Thus does Allah explain to you the signs that perhaps you ponder. 2.267 - O you who have believed! Spend from the good that you have earned and from what We have brought forth for you from the earth. And do not aim for what is bad from it, you spend while you would not take it (yourselves) except with closed eyes. And know that Allah is Rich, Praised. 2.268 - The devil promises you with poverty and commands you with indecency, while Allah promises you forgiveness from Himself and grace; and Allah is Vast, Knowing. 2.269 - He gives wisdom to whoever He wills, and whoever has been given wisdom, then he is certainly given abundant good. And none remembers except those who possess minds. 2.270 - And whatever you spend of expenditure or take of any vow, then indeed, Allah knows it. And for the unjust, there are no helpers.
