Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-Baqarah 2:273

Giving Charity to Polytheists Abu `Abdur-Rahman An-Nasa’i recorded that Ibn `Abbas said that they, “Disliked giving charity to their polytheist relatives, but were later on allowed to give it to them when they inquired about this matter, and this Ayah was revealed, لَّيْسَ عَلَيْكَ هُدَاهُمْ وَلَـكِنَّ اللَّهَ يَهْدِى مَن يَشَآءُ وَمَا تُنفِقُواْ مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَلاًّنفُسِكُمْ […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-Baqarah 2:274

Giving Charity to Polytheists Abu `Abdur-Rahman An-Nasa’i recorded that Ibn `Abbas said that they, “Disliked giving charity to their polytheist relatives, but were later on allowed to give it to them when they inquired about this matter, and this Ayah was revealed, لَّيْسَ عَلَيْكَ هُدَاهُمْ وَلَـكِنَّ اللَّهَ يَهْدِى مَن يَشَآءُ وَمَا تُنفِقُواْ مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَلاًّنفُسِكُمْ […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-Baqarah 2:275

The Punishment for Dealing with Riba (Interest and Usury) After Allah mentioned the righteous believers who give charity, pay Zakah and spend on their relatives and families at various times and conditions, He then mentioned those who deal in usury and illegally acquire people’s money, using various evil methods and wicked ways. Allah describes the […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-Baqarah 2:276

Allah Does Not Bless Riba Allah states that He destroys Riba, either by removing this money from those who eat it, or by depriving them of the blessing, and thus the benefit of their money. Because of their Riba, Allah will torment them in this life and punish them for it on the Day of […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-Baqarah 2:267

The Encouragement to Spend Honest Money for Allah’s Sake Allah commands His believing servants to spend in charity, as Ibn `Abbas stated, from the pure, honest money that they earned and from the fruits and vegetables that He has grown for them in the land. Ibn `Abbas said, “Allah commanded them to spend from the […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-Baqarah 2:268

The Encouragement to Spend Honest Money for Allah’s Sake Allah commands His believing servants to spend in charity, as Ibn `Abbas stated, from the pure, honest money that they earned and from the fruits and vegetables that He has grown for them in the land. Ibn `Abbas said, “Allah commanded them to spend from the […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-Baqarah 2:269

The Encouragement to Spend Honest Money for Allah’s Sake Allah commands His believing servants to spend in charity, as Ibn `Abbas stated, from the pure, honest money that they earned and from the fruits and vegetables that He has grown for them in the land. Ibn `Abbas said, “Allah commanded them to spend from the […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-Baqarah 2:270

Allah states that He has perfect knowledge of the good deeds performed by all of His creation, such as charity and various vows, and He rewards tremendously for these deeds, provided they are performed seeking His Face and His promise. Allah also warns those who do not work in his obedience, but instead disobey His […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-Baqarah 2:271

Allah states that He has perfect knowledge of the good deeds performed by all of His creation, such as charity and various vows, and He rewards tremendously for these deeds, provided they are performed seeking His Face and His promise. Allah also warns those who do not work in his obedience, but instead disobey His […]

Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) — al-Baqarah 2:272

Giving Charity to Polytheists Abu `Abdur-Rahman An-Nasa’i recorded that Ibn `Abbas said that they, “Disliked giving charity to their polytheist relatives, but were later on allowed to give it to them when they inquired about this matter, and this Ayah was revealed, لَّيْسَ عَلَيْكَ هُدَاهُمْ وَلَـكِنَّ اللَّهَ يَهْدِى مَن يَشَآءُ وَمَا تُنفِقُواْ مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَلاًّنفُسِكُمْ […]