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Title: Comprehensive Understanding of “Thumma Lā Yutbi'ūna Mā Anfaqū Mannan Walā Adhan” Mentioned in Verse 2:262 of Al-Qur’an
Authors: Md. Mamunur Rashid
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Qur'anic Studies
Publisher: Islamia University, Bahawalpur
Country: Pakistan
Year: 2024
Volume: 3
Issue: 1
Language: English
Keywords: InfaqSadaqahVerse 2:262MannanAdhanInterpretation.
Abstract
Spending wealth in the way of Allah (SWT) is a significant act, enjoined for the Muslim people, that brings blessings and great rewards from Allah (SWT). However, as stated in verse 2:262 of Al-Qur’an, the reward of spending would be ensured if we don’t follow up the spending with “Mannan (favor)” and not with “Adhan (hurt/injury).” The clause “thumma lā yutbi'ūna mā anfaqū mannan walā adhan” of this verse has been interpreted as, “then (they) do not publicize (tell) their favor after having spent, nor cause any hurt (injury or distress) to those on whom they have spent.” This interpretation refers to the recipients of spending as needy people, such as relatives, orphans, beggars, etc. who are usually within the reach of the donors. However, as narrated in the first part of verse 2:262, “those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah (SWT),” the spending should refer to a wide range of recipients. Some examples of recipients of spending, other than the needy people, are Masjids, educational institutions, charitable institutions, logistic supports for Jihad, orphanage centers, etc. which are out of direct reach of the donors. In these cases, it is not possible to tell any recipient about this favor or to incur any injury by hurtful words. Therefore, it may be expected to have an updated interpretation applicable to all the recipients of spending in the way of Allah (SWT). This research aims to find a comprehensive interpretation and understanding of the clause “thumma lā yutbi'ūna mā anfaqū mannan walā adhan,” as mentioned in verse 2:262 of Al-Qur’an. For this purpose, some notable areas of spending in the way of Allah (SWT) and the limitations of the existing interpretations of this clause have been identified. Finally, an updated interpretation of the mentioned clause has been perceived. The updated interpretation provides us with a comprehensive understanding of “thumma lā yutbi'ūna mā anfaqū mannan walā adhan" mentioned in verse 2:262 of Al-Qur’an.
To find a comprehensive interpretation and understanding of the clause "thumma l yutbi'na m anfaq mannan wal adhan" from verse 2:262 of Al-Qur'an, addressing its applicability to all recipients of spending in the way of Allah (SWT).
The research involved:
- Studying major areas of Sadaqah/Infaq in the way of Allah (SWT).
- Reviewing existing interpretations of the clause "thumma l yutbi'na m anfaq mannan wal adhan" in verse 2:262.
- Identifying limitations in current interpretations.
- Developing an updated interpretation to achieve a comprehensive understanding.
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A["Study Major Areas of Sadaqah/Infaq"] --> B["Review Existing Interpretations of Verse 2:262 Clause"];
B --> C["Identify Limitations of Existing Interpretations"];
C --> D["Develop Updated Interpretation"];
D --> E["Achieve Comprehensive Understanding"];
The paper highlights variations in translations of the key clause and argues that existing interpretations are limited because they only consider direct recipients. The author proposes an updated interpretation that encompasses all types of recipients, including indirect and non-living entities, by considering all possible cases of "mannan" and "adhan" feelings and actions.
Existing interpretations of verse 2:262 primarily focus on direct recipients of charity (e.g., needy people). However, spending in the way of Allah (SWT) also includes indirect recipients (e.g., freeing slaves, supporting distant distressed Muslims) and non-living entities (e.g., building mosques, planting trees). The feelings and actions of "mannan" (favor) and "adhan" (hurt/injury) are applicable to all categories of recipients, not just direct ones.
Spending wealth in the way of Allah (SWT) is a significant obligation. The rewards are contingent on avoiding "mannan" (favor) and "adhan" (hurt/injury) after spending. The updated interpretation of verse 2:262 provides a more comprehensive understanding by extending these conditions to all categories of recipients, thereby ensuring a more complete adherence to the verse's injunctions.
- Verse 2:262 of Al-Qur'an is cited as stating that spending in Allah's way is rewarded if not followed by "Mannan (favor)" and "Adhan (hurt/injury)."
- The paper references Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 450, regarding the reward for building a mosque.
- The paper cites Al-Qur'an 5:32, stating that saving one life is equivalent to saving all mankind.
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