And the likeness of those who spend their wealth seeking Allâh's
Pleasure while they in their ownselves are sure and certain that Allâh will
reward them (for their spending in His Cause), is the likeness of a garden on a
height; heavy rain falls on it and it doubles its yield of harvest. And if it
does not receive heavy rain, light rain suffices it. And Allâh is All-Seer of
(knows well) what you do. (265) Would any of you wish to have a garden with
date-palms and vines, with rivers flowing underneath, and all kinds of fruits
for him therein, while he is striken with old age, and his children are weak
(not able to look after themselves), then it is struck with a fiery whirlwind,
so that it is burnt? Thus does Allâh make clear His Ayât (proofs, evidences,
verses) to you that you may give thought[]. (266) O you who believe!
Spend of the good things which you have (legally) earned, and of that which We
have produced from the earth for you, and do not aim at that which is bad to
spend from it, (though) you would not accept it save if you close your eyes and
tolerate therein. And know that Allâh is Rich (Free of all wants), and Worthy
of all praise. (267) Shaitân (Satan) threatens you with poverty and orders you to
commit Fahshâ (evil deeds, illegal sexual intercourse, sins); whereas Allâh
promises you Forgiveness from Himself and Bounty, and Allâh is All-Sufficient
for His creatures' needs, All-Knower. (268) He grants Hikmah[] to
whom He pleases, and he, to whom Hikmah is granted, is indeed granted abundant
good. But none remember (will receive admonition) except men of understanding.
(269)