Statements On and About Hunger, Helping, and Charity
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In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

This Book is not to be doubted. It is a guide for the righteous, who have faith in the unseen and are steadfast in prayer; who give in alms from what We gave them; who trust what has been revealed to you and to others before you, and firmly believe in the life to come. These are rightly guided by their Lord; these shall surely triumph. – The Cow 2:1-5

Proclaim good tidings to those who have faith and do good works. They shall dwell in the gardens watered by running streams… – The Cow 2:25

Attend to your prayers, render the alms levy, and kneel down with those who kneel down. Would you enjoin righteousness on others and forget it yourselves? Yet you read the Scriptures. Have you no sense? – The Cow 2:43-45

Truly, those that commit evil and become engrossed in sin shall be the inmates of the Fire; there they shall abide for ever. But those that have faith and do good works are the heirs of Paradise; there they shall abide for ever – The Cow 2:82

Serve none but God. Show kindness to your parents, to your kinsfolk, to the orphans, and to the destitute. Exhort men to righteousness. Attend to your prayers and render the alms levy. – The Cow 2:83

Attend to your prayers and render the alms levy. Whatever good you do shall be rewarded by God. God is watching all of your actions. – The Cow 2:110

Indeed, those that surrender themselves to God and do good works shall be rewarded by their Lord: they shall have nothing to fear or to regret. – The Cow 2:112

Each one has a goal towards which he turns. But wherever you be, emulate one another in good works. – The Cow 2:147

He that does good of his own accord shall be rewarded by God. – The Cow 2:158

Righteousness does not consist in whether you face towards the East or the West. The righteous man is he who believes in God and the Last Day, in the angels and the Book and the prophets; who though he loves it dearly, gives away his wealth to kinsfolk, to orphans, to the destitute, to the traveller in need and to beggars, and for the redemption of captives; who attends to his

1prayers and renders the alms levy; who is true to his promises and steadfast in trial and adversity and in times of war. Such are the true believers; such are the God-fearing. – The Cow 2:177

Fast a certain number of days, but if any one among you is ill or on a journey, let him fast a similar number of days later; and for those that cannot endure it there is a ransom: the feeding of a poor man. – The Cow 2:184

Give generously for the cause of God and do not with your own hands cast yourselves into destruction. Be charitable; God loves the charitable. – The Cow 2:195

They will ask you about almsgiving. Say: ‘Whatever you bestow in charity must go to parents and to kinsfolk, to the orphans and to the destitute and to the traveller in need. God is aware of whatever good you do.’ – The Cow 2:215

They ask you what they should give in alms. Say: ‘What you can spare.’ Thus God makes plain to you His revelations so that you may reflect upon this world and the hereafter. – The Cow 2:219

They question you concerning orphans. Say: “To deal justly with them is best. If you mix their affairs with yours, remember they are your brothers. God knows the unjust from the just. If God pleased, he could afflict you. God is mighty and wise.” – The Cow 2:220

Do good works and fear God. Bear in mind that you shall meet Him. – The Cow 2:223

Believers, bestow in alms a part of what We have given you before that day arrives when commerce and friendship and intercession shall be no more. Truly, it is the unbelievers who are unjust. – The Cow 2:254

Those that give their wealth for the cause of God can be compared to a grain of corn which brings forth seven ears, each bearing a hundred grains. – The Cow 2:261

Those that give their wealth for the cause of God and do not follow their almsgiving with taunts and insults shall be rewarded by their Lord; they shall have nothing to fear or regret. A kind word with forgiveness is better than charity followed by insult. God is self-sufficient and indulgent. Believers, do not mar your almsgiving with taunts and mischief-making, like those who spend their wealth for the sake of ostentation and believe neither in God nor in the Last Day. Such men are like a rock covered with earth: a shower falls upon it and leaves it hard and bare. They shall gain nothing from their works. But those that give away their wealth from a desire to please God and to reassure their own souls are like a garden on a hill-side: if a shower falls upon it, it yields up twice its normal produce; and if no rain falls, it is watered by the dew. God takes cognizance of all your actions. – The Cow 2:262-5

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 worthless things which you yourselves would but reluctantly accept. – The Cow 2:267

Whatever alms you give and what ever vows you make are known to God. The evil-doers shall have none to help them. – The Cow 2:270

To be charitable in public is good, but to give alms to the poor in private is better and will atone for some of your sins. God has knowledge of all of your actions. – The Cow 2:271

Whatever alms you give shall rebound to your own advantage, provided that you give them for the love of God. And whatever alms you give shall be paid back to you in full: you shall not be wronged. – The Cow 2:272

Whatever alms you give are known to God. – The Cow 2:273

Those that give alms by night and by day, in private and in public, shall be rewarded by their Lord. They shall have nothing to fear or regret. – The Cow 2:274

God has laid His curse on usury and blessed almsgiving with increase. God bears no love for the impious and the sinful. – The Cow 2:276

Those that have faith and do good works, attend to their prayers and render the alms levy, will be rewarded by their Lord and will have nothing to fear or to regret. – The Cow 2:277

If your debtor be in straits, grant him a delay until he can discharge his debt; but if you waive the sum as alms it will be better for you, if you but knew it. Fear the day when you shall all return to God; when every soul shall be requited according to its deserts. – The Cow 2:280-1

God does not charge a soul with more than it can bear. It shall be requited for whatever good and whatever evil it has done. – The Cow 2:286

Men are tempted by the lure of women and offspring, of hoarded treasures of gold and silver, of splendid horses, cattle, and plantations. These are the comforts of this life, but far better is the return to God. Say: ‘Shall I tell you of better things that these, with which the righteous shall be rewarded by their Lord? Theirs shall be gardens watered by running streams, where they shall dwell for ever: spouses of perfect chastity, and grace from God. God is watching over His servants, those who say: ‘Lord, we believe in You: forgive us our sins and keep us from the torment of the Fire’; who are steadfast, sincere, obedient, and charitable; and who implore forgiveness at break of day. – The ‘Imrans 3:14-16

The day will surely come when each soul will be confronted with whatever good it has done. – The ‘Imrans 3:30

As for those that have faith and do good works, He will give them their reward in full. – The ‘Imrans 3:57

You shall never be truly righteous until you give in alms what you dearly cherish. The alms you give are known to God. – The ‘Imrans 3:92

Let there become of you a community that shall call for righteousness, enjoin justice and forbid evil. – The ‘Imrans 3:104

Vie with each other to earn the forgiveness of your Lord and a Paradise as vast as the heavens and the earth, prepared for the righteous: those who give alms alike in prosperity and in adversity; who curb their anger and forgive their fellow men (God loves the charitable); who, if they commit evil or wrong their soul, remember God and seek forgiveness for their sins (for who but God can forgive sin?) and do not knowingly persist in their misdeeds. These shall be rewarded with forgiveness from their Lord and with gardens watered by running streams, where they shall dwell for ever. Blessed is the reward of those who do good works. – The ‘Imrans 3:133-136

Let those who hoard the wealth which God has bestowed on them out of His bounty never think it good for them: it is nothing but evil. The riches they have hoarded shall become their fetters on the Day of Resurrection. – The ‘Imrans 3:180

If relatives, orphans, or needy men are present at the division of an inheritance, give them, too, a share of it, and speak to them kind words. Let those who are solicitous about the welfare of their young children after their own death take care not to wrong orphans. Let them fear God and speak for justice. Those that devour the property of orphans unjustly, swallow fire into their bellies; they shall burn in a mighty conflagration. – Women 4:7-10

Show kindness to parents and kindred, to orphans and to the destitute, to near and distant neighbors, to those that keep company with you, to the traveller in need, and to the slaves you own. God does not love arrogant and boastful men, who are themselves niggardly and enjoin others to be niggardly; who conceal the riches which God of His bounty has bestowed upon them (We have prepared a shameful punishment for the unbelievers); and who spend their wealth for the sake of ostentation, believing neither in God nor in the Last Day. – Women 4:36-38

What harm could befall them if they believed in God and the Last Day and gave in alms of that which God bestowed on them? Surely God knows them. God will wrong none by an atom’s weight. A good deed He will repay twofold. Of His own bounty He will bestow a rich recompense. – Women 4:39-40

As for those that have faith and do good works, We shall admit them to gardens watered by running streams, where, wedded to chaste spouses, they shall abide for ever. To a cool shade We shall admit them. – Women 4:57

And how should you not fight for the cause of God, and for the helpless old men and women, and children who say: “Deliver us, Lord, from the city of wrongdoers; send forth to us a guardian from Your presence; send to us from your presence one that will help us”? – Women 4:75

Mark those who were told: “Lay down your arms; recite your prayers and render the alms levy.” – Women 4:77

There is no virtue in much of their counsel: only in his who enjoins charity, kindness, and peace among men. He that does this to please God, on him We shall bestow a rich reward. – Women 4:114

As for those that have faith and do good works, We shall admit them to Gardens watered by running streams, and there they shall abide for ever. – Women 4:122

God hears all and knows all, whether you do good openly or in private, whether you forgive an injustice – God is forgiving and all powerful. – Women 4:148

God will not forgive those who disbelieve and act unjustly; nor will He guide them to any path other than the path of hell, wherein they shall abide for ever. – Women 4:169

As for those who have faith and do good works, God will bestow on them their rewards and enrich them from His own abundance. But those who are scornful and proud He will sternly punish, and they will find none besides God to protect or help them. – Women 4:174

Help one another in what is good and pious, not in what is wicked and sinful. Have fear of God; God is stern in retribution. – The Table 5:2

God has promised those that have faith and do good works forgiveness and a rich reward. – The Table 5:9

God made a covenant with the Israelites and raised among them twelve chieftains. God said: “I shall be with you. If you attend to your prayers and render the alms levy; if you believe in My apostles and assist them and give God a generous loan, I shall forgive your sins and admit you to gardens watered by running streams.” – The Table 5:12

God loves those who do good. – The Table 5:13

Vie with each other in good works, for to God you shall all return and He will resolve for you your differences. – The Table 5:49

Believers, Jews, Sabaeans, and Christians – whoever believes in God and the Last Day and does what is right – shall have nothing to fear or to regret. – The Table 5:69

God will not punish you for that which in inadvertent in your oaths. But He will take you to task for the oaths which you solemnly swear. The penalty for a broken oath is the feeding of ten needy men with such food as you normally offer to your own people; or the clothing of ten needy men; or the freeing of one slave. He that cannot afford any of these must fast three days. In this way you shall expiate your broken oaths. Therefore be true to that which you have sworn. Thus God makes plain to you His revelations, so that you may give thanks. – The Table 5:89

No blame shall be attached to those that have embraced the Faith and done good works in regard to any food they may have eaten, so long as they fear God and believe in Him and do good works; so long as they fear God and believe in Him; so long as they fear God and do good works. God loves the charitable. – The Table 5:93

Believers, kill no game while on pilgrimage. He that kills game by design, shall present, as an offering to the Ka’bah, an animal equivalent to the one he killed, to be determined by two just men among you; or he shall, in expiation, either feed the destitute or fast, so that he may taste the evil consequences of his deed. – The Table 5:95

Do not tamper with the property of orphans, but strive to improve their lot until they reach maturity. Give just weight and full measure; We never charge a soul with more than it can bear. Speak for justice, even if it affects your own kinsmen. Be true to the covenant of God. – The Table 6:152

As for those that have faith and do good works – We never charge a soul with more than it can bear – they are the heirs of Paradise, and there they shall abide for ever. – The Table 7:42

The true believers are those whose hearts are filled with awe at the mention of God, and whose faith grows stronger as they listen to His revelations. They are those who put their trust in their Lord, pray steadfastly, and bestow in alms from that which We have given them. – The Spoils 8:3

Know that one-fifth of your spoils shall belong to God, the Apostle, the Apostle’s kinsfolk, the orphans, the destitute, and those that travel the road. – The Spoils 8:41

The unbelievers give aid and comfort to each other. If you fail to do likewise, there will be disorder in the land and great corruption. – The Spoils 8:73

None shall visit the mosques of God except those who believe in God and the Last Day, attend to their prayers and render the alms levy and fear none but God. These shall be rightly guided. – The Spoils 9:18

Alms shall be only for the poor and the destitute; for those that are engaged in the management of alms and those whose hearts are sympathetic to the Faith: For the freeing of slaves and debtors; for the advancement of God’s cause; and for the traveller in need. This is a duty enjoined by God. God is all knowing and wise. – Repentance 9:60

The true believers, both men and women, are friends to one another. They enjoin what is just and forbid what is evil; they attend to their prayers, and render the alms levy, and obey God and His apostle. On these God will have mercy. God is mighty and wise. – Repentance 9:71

Some pledged themselves, saying: “If God is bountiful to us, we will give alms and live like righteous men.” But when God had bestowed His favors on them they grew niggardly and, turning their backs, hurried away. He has caused hypocrisy to reign in their hearts till the day they meet Him, because they have been untrue to the pledge they gave Him and because of the lies they told. – Repentance 9:75-77

Others there are who have confessed their sins; their good works have been intermixed with evil. Perchance God will turn to them in mercy. God is forgiving and merciful. Take alms from them, so that they may thereby be cleansed and purified, and pray for them: for your prayers will give them comfort. God hears all and knows all. – Repentance 9:104

To Him you shall all return: God’s promise shall be fulfilled. He brings the Creation into being and will then restore it, so that He may justly reward those who have believed in Him and done good works. – Jonah 10:4

As for those that believe and do good works, God will guide them through their faith. Rivers will run at their feet in the Gardens of Delight. Their prayer will be: “Glory to You, Lord!” and their greeting: “Peace!” “Praise be to God, Lord of the Universe,” will be the burthen of their plea. – Jonah 10:10

Those that do good works shall have a good reward, and more besides. – Jonah 10:26

Your Lord will surely reward all men according to their deeds. He has knowledge of all their actions. Follow then the straight path as you are bidden, together with those who have repented with you, and do not transgress. He is watching all your actions. – Hud 11:112

Attend to your prayers morning and evening, and in the night-time too. Good deeds shall make amends for sins. That is an admonition for thoughtful men. Therefore have patience; God will not deny the righteous their reward. – Hud 11:114-15

Truly, none will take the heed but the wise: those who keep faith with God and do not break their pledge; who join together what God has bidden to be united; who fear their Lord and dread the terrors of an evil reckoning; who for the sake of God endure with fortitude, attend to their prayers, and give alms in private and in public; and who ward off evil with good. These shall have the reward of Paradise. – Thunder 13:20-23

Blessed are those who have faith and do good works; blissful is their end.” – Thunder 13:29

The wrongdoers shall be sternly punished. As for those that have faith and do good works, they shall be admitted to gardens watered by running streams, in which, by their Lord’s leave, they shall abide for ever. Their greeting shall be: “Peace!” – Abraham 14:23

Tell my servants, those who are true believers, to be steadfast in prayer and to give alms in private and in public, before that day arrives when all trading shall cease and friendships be no more. – Abraham 14:31

Good is the reward of those that do good works in this present life: but far better is the abode of the life to come. Blessed is the abode of the righteous. They shall enter the gardens of Eden, where rivers will roll at their feet; and there shall they have all they desire. Thus shall God reward the righteous, and the angels reclaim the just, saying: “Peace be on you. Come in to Paradise, the reward of your labours.” – The Bee 16:31

God enjoins justice, kindness and charity to one’s kindred, and forbids indecency, reprehensible conduct and oppression. He admonishes you so that you may take heed. – The Bee 16:90

We shall reward the steadfast according to their noblest deeds. Be they men or women, those that embrace the Faith and do what is right We will surely grant a happy life; We shall reward them according to their noblest deeds. – The Bee 16:97

God is with those who keep from evil and do good works. – The Bee 16:128

“If you do good, it shall be to your own advantage; but if you do evil, you shall sin against your own souls.” – The Night Journey 17:7

The Koran will guide men to that which is most upright. It promises the believers who do good works a rich reward, and threatens those who deny the life to come with a grievous scourge. – The Night Journey 17:9

Your Lord best knows what is in your hearts; He knows if you are good. He will surely forgive those that turn to Him. Give to the near of kin their due, and also to the destitute and to the traveller in need. Do not squander your substance wastefully, for the wasteful are Satan’s brothers; and Satan is ever ungrateful to his Lord. But if, while waiting for your Lord’s bounty, you lack the means to assist them, then at least speak to them kindly. Be neither miserly nor prodigal, for then you shall either be reproached or be reduced to penury. – The Night Journey 17:25-29

As for those that have faith and do good works, We shall not deny them their reward. They shall dwell in the gardens of Eden, where rivers will roll at their feet. – The Cave 18:30

Wealth and children are the ornament of this life. But deeds of lasting merit are better rewarded by your Lord and hold for you greater hope of salvation. – The Cave 18:46

As for those that have faith and do good works, We shall bestow on them a rich reward and deal indulgently with them. – The Cave 18:88

As for those that have faith and do good works, they shall for ever dwell in the gardens of Paradise, desiring no change to befall them. – The Cave 18:106

He enjoined prayer and almsgiving on his people, and his Lord was pleased with him. – Mary 19:54

The Merciful will cherish those who accepted the true faith and were charitable in their lifetime. – Mary 19:96

He that comes before his Lord laden with sin shall be consigned to Hell, where he shall neither die nor live. But he that comes before Him with true faith and good works shall be exalted to the highest ranks. He shall abide for ever in the gardens of Eden, in gardens watered by running streams. – Ta‘Ha’ 20-74-75

He that incurs My wrath shall assuredly be lost, but he that repents and believes in Me, does good works and follows the right path shall be forgiven. – Ta’Ha’ 20:83

Those who are burdened with sin shall come to grief: but those who have believed and done good works shall fear no tyranny or injustice. – Ta’Ha 20:112

We ordained them leaders to guide mankind at Our behest, and enjoined on them charity, prayer and almsgiving. – The Prophets 21:73

Your community is but one community, and I am your only Lord. Therefore serve Me. Men have divided themselves into factions, but to Us they shall all return. He that does good works in the fullness of his faith, his endeavors shall not be lost: We record them all. – The Prophets 21:93- 94

As for those that have faith and do good works, God will admit them to gardens watered by running streams. God’s will is ever done. – Pilgrimage 22:14

As for those that have faith and do good works, God will admit them to gardens watered by running streams. They shall be decked with pearls and bracelets of gold, and arrayed in garments of silk. – Pilgrimage 22:23

Exhort all men to make the pilgrimage. They will come to you on foot and on the backs of swift camels from every distant quarter; they will come to avail themselves of many a benefit, and to pronounce on the appointed days the name of God over the cattle which He has given them for food. Eat of their flesh, and feed the poor and unfortunate. – Pilgrimage 22:27-28

Give good news to the humble, whose hearts are filled with awe at the mention of God; who endure adversity with fortitude, attend to their prayers, and bestow in charity of that which We have given them. – Pilgrimage 22:35

We have made the camels a part of God’s rites. They are of much use to you. Pronounce over them the name of God as you draw them up in line and slaughter them; and when they have fallen to the ground eat of their flesh and feed the uncomplaining beggar and the undemanding supplicant. – Pilgrimage 22:36

God is powerful and mighty: He will assuredly help those who, once made masters in the land, will attend to their prayers and render the alms levy, enjoin justice and forbid evil. – Pilgrimage 22:41

Say: “Men, I have been sent to warn you plainly. Those that accept the true faith and do good works shall be forgiven and richly rewarded; but those that seek to confute Our revelations shall be the heirs of Hell.” – Pilgrimage 22:51

On that day God will reign supreme. He will judge them all. Those that have embraced the true Faith and done good works shall enter the gardens of delight; but the unbelievers who have denied Our revelations shall receive an ignominious punishment. – Pilgrimage 22:56

You that are true believers, kneel and prostrate yourselves. Worship your Lord and do good works, so that you may triumph. – Pilgrimage 22:77

Therefore attend to your prayers, render the alms levy, and hold fast to God; for He is your guardian. A gracious guardian and a gracious helper! – Pilgrimage 22-79

Blessed are the believers, who are humble in their prayers; who avoid profane talk, and give alms to the destitute;… – The Believers 23:1

Apostles! Eat of that which is wholesome, and do good works: I have knowledge of all your actions. – The Believers 23:51

Those who walk in fear of their Lord; who believe in the revelations of their Lord; who worship none besides their Lord; who give alms with hearts filled with awe, knowing that they will return to their Lord: these vie with each other for salvation and shall be the first to attain it. – The Believers 23:59-60

Requite evil with good. – The Believers 23-96

When death comes to a wrongdoer, he will say: “Lord, let me go back, that I may do good works in the world I have left behind.” – The Believers 23:97

Let not the rich and honorable among you swear to withhold their gifts from their kindred, the destitute, and those who have fled their homes for the cause of God. Rather let them pardon and forgive. Do you not wish God to forgive you? – Light 24:22

His light is found in temples which God has sanctioned to be built for the remembrance of His name. In them, morning and evening, His praise is sung by men whom neither trade nor profit can divert from remembering God, from offering prayers, or from giving alms; who dread the day when men’s hearts and eyes shall writhe with anguish; who hope that God will requite them for their noblest deeds and lavish His grace upon them. God gives without measure to whom he will. – Light 24:36-38

God has promised those of you who believe and do good works to make them masters in the land as He had made their ancestors before them, to strengthen the faith he chose for them, and to change their fears to safety. – Light 24:55

Attend to your prayers, render the alms levy, and obey the Apostle, so that you may be shown mercy. – Light 24:56

It shall be no offense for the blind, the lame, and the sick, to eat at your table. – Light 24:61

God is forgiving and merciful: he that repents and does good works shall truly return to God….; – Al-Furgan 25:70

These are the verses of the Koran, a Glorious Book; a guide and joyful tidings to true believers, who attend to their prayers and render the alms levy, and firmly believe in the life to come. – The Ant 27:1

Twice shall their reward be given them, because they have endured with fortitude, requiting evil with good and giving in alms from what We gave them; and because they pay no heed to idle talk, but say: “We have our actions and your have yours. We wish you peace. We will have nothing to do with ignorant men.” – The Story 28:54-55

Be good to others as God has been good to you, and do not strive for evil in the land, for God does not love the evil-doers. – The Story 28:77

But those who were endowed with knowledge said: “Alas for you! Better is the reward of God for him that has faith and does good works; but none shall attain it save those who have endured with fortitude.” – The Story 28:80

He that does good shall be rewarded with what is better. But he that does evil shall be requited according to his deeds. – The Story 28:84

As for those that have faith and do good works, We shall cleanse them of their sins and reward them according to their noblest deeds. – The Spider 29:7

To Me you will all return, and I shall declare to you all that you have done. Those that accept the true Faith and do good works We shall assuredly admit among the righteous. – The Spider 29:9

Those that embrace the true Faith and do good works We shall lodge for ever in the mansions of Faith, were rivers will roll at their feet. Blessed is the reward of those who labor patiently and put their trust in their Lord. – The Spider 29:57

Countless are the breasts that cannot fend for themselves. God provides for them, as He provides for you. He alone hears all and knows all. – The Spider 29:60

On the day the Hour strikes, mankind will scatter apart. Those who have embraced the Faith and done good works shall rejoice in a fair garden; but those who have disbelieved and denied Our revelations and the life to come, shall be delivered up for punishment. – The Greeks 30-15-16

Therefore give their due to the near of kin, to the destitute, and to the traveller in need. That is best for those that strive to please God; such men will surely prosper. – The Greeks 30:38

That which you seek to increase by usury will not be blessed by God; but the alms you give for His sake shall be repaid to you many times over. – The Greeks 30:39

Therefore stand firm in your devotion to the true Faith before that day arrives which none may put off against the will of God. On that day mankind will be parted in two. The unbelievers will answer for their unbelief, while the righteous will make ready for their blissful home; for then He will of His bounty reward those who have embraced the Faith and done good works. – The Greeks 30:43-45

These are the verses of the Wise Book, a guide and a blessing to the righteous, who attend to their prayers, render the alms levy, and firmly believe in the life to come. These are rightly guided by their Lord, and will surely prosper. – Luqman 31:1

But those that have faith and do good works shall enter the gardens of delight, where they shall dwell for ever. God’s promise shall be fulfilled: He is the Mighty, the Wise One. – Luqman 31:8

Would that you could see the wrongdoers when they hang their heads before their Lord! They will say: “Lord, we now see and hear. Send us back and we will do good works. Now we are firm believers.” – Adoration 32:12

Those who have faith and do good works shall be lodged in the gardens of Paradise as a reward for their labors. – Adoration 32:19

Prophet, say to your wives; “If you seek this nether life and all its finery, come, I will make provision for you and release you honorably. But if you seek God and His apostle and the abode of the hereafter, know that God has prepared a rich reward for those of you who do good works.” – The Confederate Tribes 33:28-29

But those of you who obey God and His apostle and do good works shall be doubly rewarded; for them We have a generous provision. – The Confederate Tribes 33:31

Attend to your prayers, give alms and obey God and His apostle. – The Confederate Tribes 33:33

Those who surrender themselves to God and accept the true Faith, who are devout, sincere, patient, humble, charitable, and chaste; who fast and are ever mindful of God – on these, both men and women, God will bestow forgiveness and a rich reward. – The Confederate Tribes 33:35

Not an atom’s weight in the heavens or the earth escapes Him; nor is there anything smaller or greater but is recorded in a glorious book. He will surely reward those who have faith and do good works; they shall be forgiven and a generous provision shall be made for them. – Sheba 34:3-4

Neither your riches nor your children shall bring you one jot nearer to Us. Those that have faith and do what is right shall be doubly rewarded for their deeds: in the High Pavilions they shall dwell in peace. But those that strive to confute Our revelations shall be summoned up for punishment. – Sheba 34:37-38

Say: “My Lord gives abundantly to whom He will and sparingly to whom he pleases. What ever you give in alms He will pay you back for it. He is the most munificent Provider.” – Sheba 34:39

The unbelievers shall be sternly punished, but those that accept the true Faith and do good works shall be forgiven and richly rewarded. – The Creator 35:6

We have bestowed the Book on those of Our servants whom We have chosen. Some sin against their souls, some follow a middle course, and some, by God’s leave, vie with each other in charitable works: this is the supreme virtue. – The Creator 35:32

And when they are told: “Give alms from that which God has given you,” the unbelievers say to the faithful: “Are we to feed those whom God can feed if He chooses?” – Ya Sin 36:47

Say: “Fear your Lord, you that serve God and are true believers. Those who do good works in this life shall receive a good reward. God’s earth is vast. Those that endure with fortitude shall be requited without measure.” – The Throngs 39:10

He who was a true believer said: “Follow me, my people, that I may guide you to the right path. My people, the life of this world is a fleeting comfort, but the life to come is an everlasting mansion. Those that do evil shall be rewarded with like evil; but those that have faith and do good works, both men and women, shall enter the gardens of paradise and therein receive blessings without number. – The Believer 40:40

The blind and the seeing are not equal, nor are the wicked the equal of those that have faith and do good works. Yet do you seldom give thought. – The Believer 40:58

Say: “I am but a mortal like yourselves. It is revealed to me that your God is one God. Therefore take the straight path to Him and implore His forgiveness. Woe to those who serve other gods besides Him; who give no alms and disbelieve in the life to come. As for those who have faith and do good works, an endless reward awaits them.” – Revelations Well Expounded 41:6-7

Good deeds and evil deeds are not equal. Requite evil with good, and he who is your enemy will become your dearest friend. – Revelations Well Expounded 41:34

He that is good, does it for his own soul; and he that commits evil does so at his own peril. Your Lord is never unjust to His servants. – Revelations Well Expounded 41:46

You shall behold the wrongdoers aghast at their own deeds, for then Our scourge will surely smite them. But those that have faith and do good works shall dwell in the fair gardens of Paradise, and shall receive from their Lord all that they desire. Surely that will be the supreme boon. – Counsel 42:22

Such is God’s promise to His servants who believe and do good works. Say: “For this I demand of you no recompense. I ask you only to love your kindred. He that does a good deed shall be repaid many times over. God is forgiving and bountiful in his rewards.” – Counsel 42:23

He answers those who have faith and do good works, and enriches them through His bounty. But grievous punishment awaits the unbelievers. – Counsel 42:26

That which you have been given is but the fleeting comfort of this life. Better and more enduring is God’s reward to those who believe and put their trust in Him; who avoid gross sins and indecencies and, when angered, are willing to forgive; who obey their Lord, attend to their prayers, and conduct their affairs by mutual consent; who give in alms from what We gave them and, when oppressed, seek to redress their wrongs. – Counsel 42:37-38

As for those who have faith and do good works, their Lord will admit them into his mercy. That shall be the glorious triumph. – Kneeling 45:27-29

As for the faithful who do good works and believe in what is revealed to Muhammad – which is the Truth from their Lord – He will forgive them their sins and ennoble their state. – Muhammad 47:2

God will admit those who embrace the true Faith and do good works to gardens watered by running streams. – Muhammad 47:12

Have faith in God and His apostle and give in alms of that which He has made your inheritance; for whoever of you believes and gives in alms shall be richly rewarded. – Iron 57:7

Those who give alms, be they men or women, and those that give a generous loan to God, shall be repaid twofold. They shall receive a noble recompense. – Iron 57:18

Believers, when you confer with the Apostle, give alms before such conference. That is best and purest for you. But if you lack the means God is forgiving and merciful. Do you hesitate to offer alms before you speak with him? If you do not (and God will pardon your offense), then at least recite your prayers and render the alms levy and do obedience to God and His apostle. God is cognizant of all your actions. – She Who Pleaded 58:12-13

Your wealth and your children are but a temptation. God’s reward is great. Therefore fear God with all your hearts, and be attentive, obedient, and charitable. That will be best for you. – Cheating 64:16

God has now sent down to you an exhortation; an apostle proclaiming to you the revelations of God in all plainness, so that he may lead the faithful who do good works from darkness to the light. He that believes in God and does good works shall be admitted to gardens watered by running streams, where he shall dwell for ever. – Divorce 65:10-11

Not so the worshippers, who are steadfast in prayer; who set aside a due portion of their wealth for the beggar and for the deprived; who truly believe in the Day of Reckoning and dread the punishment of their Lord (for none is secure from the punishment of their Lord)… These shall be laden with honors in fair gardens. – The Ladders 70:22-23

Attend to your prayers, render the alms levy and give God a generous loan. Whatever good you do you shall surely find it with God, ennobled and richly rewarded by Him. Implore God to forgive you; God is forgiving and merciful. – The Mantled One 73:20-21

Each soul is the hostage of its own deeds. Those on the right hand will in their gardens ask the sinners: “What has brought you into Hell?” They will reply: “We never prayed nor did we ever feed the destitute. We engaged in vain disputes and denied the Day of Reckoning till the inevitable end overtook us.” – The Cloaked One 74:46-47

For the unbelievers We have prepared chains and fetters, and a blazing Fire. But the righteous shall drink of a cup tempered at the Camphor Fountain, a gushing spring at which the servants of God will refresh themselves: they who keep their vows and dread the far-spread terrors of Judgment-day; who, though they hold it dear, give sustenance to the destitute, the orphan, and the captive, saying: “We feed you for God’s sake only; we seek of you neither recompense nor thanks: for we fear from our Lord a day of anguish and of woe.” God will deliver them from the evil of that day, and make their faces shine with joy. – Man 76:4-10

No! But you show no kindness to the orphan, nor do you vie with each other in feeding the destitute. Greedily you lay your hands on the inheritance of the weak, and you love riches with all your hearts. – The Dawn 89:20

Would that you knew what the Height is. It is the freeing of a bondsman; the feeding, in the day of famine, of an orphaned relation or a needy man in distress; to have faith and to enjoin fortitude and mercy. Those that do this shall stand on the right hand; but those that deny Our revelations shall stand on the left, with Hell-fire close above them. – The City 90:9-20

For him that gives in charity and guards himself against evil and believes in goodness, We shall smooth the path of salvation; but for him that neither gives nor takes and disbelieves in goodness, We shall smooth the path of affliction. When he breathes his last, his riches will not avail him. – Night 92:6-10

But the good man who purifies himself by almsgiving shall keep away from it: and so shall he that does good works for the sake of the Most High only, seeking no recompense. Such men shall be content. – Night 92:14-21

The life to come holds a richer prize for you than this present life. You shall be gratified with what your Lord will give you. Did He not find you an orphan and give you shelter? Did He not find you in error and guide you? Did He not find you poor in and enrich you? Therefore do not wrong the orphan, nor chide away the beggar. But proclaim the goodness of the Lord. – Daylight 93:4-11

But of all the creatures those that embrace the Faith and do good works are the noblest. Their reward, in their Lord’s presence, shall be the gardens of Eden, gardens watered by running streams, where they shall dwell for ever. – The Proof 98:7

I swear by the declining day that perdition shall be the lot of man, except for those who have faith and do good works; who exhort each other to justice and to fortitude. – The Declining Day 103:1-3

Have you thought of him that denies the Last Judgment? It is he who turns away the orphan and has no urge to feed the destitute. Woe to those who pray but are heedless in their prayer; who make a show of piety and forbid almsgiving. – Alms 107:1-7