2.261 . The likeness of those who spend their wealth in Allah ' s way is as the likeness of a grain which groweth seven ears , in every ear a hundred grains . Allah giveth increase manifold to whom He will . Allah is All Embracing , All Knowing .
2. 2.262 . Those who spend their wealth for the cause of Allah and afterward make not reproach and injury to follow that which they have spent ; their reward is with their Lord , and there shall no fear come upon them , neither shall they grieve .
2. 2.263 . A kind word with forgiveness is better than alms giving followed by injury . Allah is Absolute , Clement .
2. 2.264 . O ye who believe! Render not vain your alms giving by reproach and injury , like him who spendeth his wealth only to be seen of men and believeth not in Allah and the Last Day . His likeness is as the likeness of a rock whereon is dust of earth ; a rainstorm smiteth it , leaving it smooth and bare . They have no control of aught of that which they have gained . Allah guideth not the disbelieving folk .
2. 2.265 . And the likeness of those who spend their wealth in search of Allah ' s pleasure , and for the strengthening of their souls , is as the likeness of a garden on a height . The rainstorm smiteth it and it bringeth forth its fruit twofold . And if the rainstorm smite it not , then the shower . Allah is Seer of what ye do .
2. 2.266 . Would any of you like to have a garden of palm trees and vines , with rivers flowing underneath it , with all kinds of fruit for him therein ; and old age hath stricken him and be hath feeble off spring ; and a fiery whirlwind striketh it and it is ( all ) consumed by fire . Thus Allah maketh plain His revelations unto you , in order that ye may give thought .
2. 2.267 . O ye who believe! Spend of the good things which ye have earned , and of that which we bring forth from the earth for you , and seek not the bad ( with intent ) to spend thereof ( in charity ) when ye would not take it for yourselves save with disdain ; and know that Allah is Absolute , Owner of Praise .
2. 2.268 . The devil promiseth you destitution and enjoineth on you lewdness . But Allah promiseth you forgiveness from Himself with bounty . Allah is All Embracing , All Knowing .
2. 2.269 . He giveth wisdom unto whom He will , and he unto whom wisdom is given , he truly hath received abundant good But none remember except men of understanding .
2. 2.270 . Whatever alms ye spend or vow ye vow , Lo! Allah knoweth it , Wrong doers have no helpers .
