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 .

2.262 . 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 .

2.263 . A kind word with forgiveness is better than alms giving followed by injury . Allah is Absolute , Clement .

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 .

2.265 . 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 .

2.266 . 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 .

2.267 . 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 .

2.268 . 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 .

2.269 . 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 .

2.270 . Whatever alms ye spend or vow ye vow , Lo! Allah knoweth it , Wrong doers have no helpers .

2.271 . If ye publish your alms giving , it is well , but if ye hide it and give it to the poor , it will be better for you , and will atone for some of your ill deeds . Allah is Informed of what ye do .

2.272 . The guiding of them is not thy duty ( O Muhammad ) , but Allah guideth whom He will . And whatsoever good thing ye spend , it is for yourselves , when ye spend not save in search of Allah ' s countenance ; and whatsoever good thing ye spend , it will be repaid to you in full , and ye will not be wronged .

2.273 . ( Alms are ) for the poor who are straitened for the cause of Allah , who cannot travel in the land ( for trade ) . The unthinking man accounteth them wealthy because of their restraint . Thou shalt know them by their mark : They do not beg of men with importunity . And whatsoever good thing ye spend , lo! Allah knoweth it .

2.274 . Those who spend their wealth by night and day , by stealth and openly , verily their reward is with their Lord , and there shall no fear come upon them neither shall they grieve .

2.275 . Those who swallow usury cannot rise up save as he ariseth whom the devil hath prostrated by ( his ) touch . That is because they say : Trade is just like usury ; whereas Allah permitteth trading and forbiddeth usury . He unto whom an admonition from his Lord cometh , and ( he ) refraineth ( in obedience thereto ) , he shall keep ( the profits of ) that which is past , and his affair ( henceforth ) is with Allah . As for him who returneth ( to usury ) Such are rightful owners of the Fire . They will abide therein .

2.276 . Allah hath blighted usury and made alms giving fruitful . Allah loveth not the impious and guilty .

2.277 . Lo! those who believe and do good works and establish worship and pay the poor due , their reward is with their Lord and there shall no fear come upon them neither shall they grieve .

2.278 . O ye who believe! Observe your duty to Allah , and give up what remaineth ( due to you ) from usury , if ye are ( in truth ) believers .

2.279 . And if ye do not , then be warned of war ( against you ) from Allah and His messenger . And if ye repent , then ye have your principal ( without interest ) . Wrong not , and ye shall not be wronged ,

2.280 . And if the debtor is in straitened circumstances , then ( let there be ) postponement to ( the time of ) ease ; and that ye remit the debt as alms giving would be better for you if ye did but know .