Al-Layl 92:18
The Night · Meccan · Juz 30 · Page 596
Giving to Be Purified
ٱلَّذِي يُؤۡتِي مَالَهُۥ يَتَزَكَّىٰ ١٨
Who giveth his wealth that he may grow (in goodness).
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
Who gives his wealth to purify himself.
Insight
According to Elmalılı, he gives his wealth to be purified and blessed with Allah; the more he gives, the purer he becomes and the nearer to success.
Reflect
Give a charity today with the intention of being purified.
This short note is based on Elmalılı Hamdi Yazır’s Turkish commentary and has not yet been reviewed by a scholar.
Elmalılı’s commentary
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