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The Wealth of Generosity: Turning Self‑Interest into Divine Blessing

Warning against boastful consumption of wealth and reminder of ultimate accountability

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The Wealth of Generosity: Turning Self‑Interest into Divine Blessing
Warning against boastful consumption of wealth and reminder of ultimate accountability

He says, “I have used up so much money.”

Surah 90, Ayah 6
Multi-Source Confirmation
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He says, "I have spent wealth in abundance."
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saying, 'I have consumed wealth abundant'?
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He says: “I have squandered enormous wealth.”
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He may say (boastfully); Wealth have I squandered in abundance!
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And he saith: I have destroyed vast wealth:
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Crossing the Unbreakable Gate
And what will explain to you what the ascent is?
Surah 90, Ayah 12
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The Radiant Company: Emulating the Companions of the Right
These are the people of happiness.
Surah 90, Ayah 18
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The Left‑Side Warning: Embrace the Signs of Allah
But as for those who defy Our revelations—these are the people of misery.
Surah 90, Ayah 19
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Surah 90, Ayah 1 Narrator
I swear by this land.
Surah 90, Ayah 2 Narrator
And you are a resident of this land.
Surah 90, Ayah 3 Narrator
And by a father and what he fathered.
Surah 90, Ayah 4 Narrator
We created man in distress.
Surah 90, Ayah 5 Narrator
Does he think that no one has power over him?
Surah 90, Ayah 6 Narrator
He says, “I have used up so much money.”
Surah 90, Ayah 7 Narrator
Does he think that no one sees him?
Surah 90, Ayah 8 Narrator
Did We not give him two eyes?
Surah 90, Ayah 9 Narrator
And a tongue, and two lips?
Surah 90, Ayah 10 Narrator
And We showed him the two ways?
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Appears 17 times · 15.0% of themes
Faith
17
Mercy
10
Worship
9
Prophets
8
Afterlife
8
Gratitude
7
Guidance
7
Creation
6
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Cross-Edition References
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 1 -- Crossing the Unbreakable Gate 4x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 2 -- Crossing the Unbreakable Gate 4x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 3 -- Crossing the Unbreakable Gate 4x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 4 -- Crossing the Unbreakable Gate 4x cited
1, Ayah 6 -- The City of Promise: Embodying Makkah's Sacred Assurance 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 6 -- The City of Promise: Embodying Makkah's Sacred Assurance 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 7 -- The City of Promise: Embodying Makkah's Sacred Assurance 3x cited
2, Ayah 8 -- The City of Promise: Embodying Makkah's Sacred Assurance 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 220 -- Feeding the Hungry on a Day of Severe Hunger 3x cited
Edition 3 Surah 3, Ayah 52 -- Feeding the Hungry on a Day of Severe Hunger 3x cited
Edition 3 Surah 3, Ayah 99 -- Feeding the Hungry on a Day of Severe Hunger 3x cited
Edition 3 Surah 3, Ayah 103 -- Feeding the Hungry on a Day of Severe Hunger 3x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 65 -- The Unshakable Reality of Allah’s Might 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 76 -- The Unshakable Reality of Allah’s Might 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 87 -- The Unshakable Reality of Allah’s Might 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 104 -- The Unshakable Reality of Allah’s Might 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 69 -- Unshackled Voice: Embracing Divine Freedom
Edition 7 Surah 7, Ayah 115 -- Unshackled Voice: Embracing Divine Freedom
Edition 12 Surah 12, Ayah 8 -- Unshackled Voice: Embracing Divine Freedom
Edition 12 Surah 12, Ayah 9 -- Unshackled Voice: Embracing Divine Freedom
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Reader Action
Supplications
The Wealth of Generosity: Turning Self‑Interest into Divine Blessing
O Allah, You are the best of planners; You give and You take. Grant me the humility to view my wealth as a trust, not a possession. May my generosity be a means of earning Your pleasure and a means of helping those You have entrusted to me. Guide me to spend wisely and to remember that the true richness is in the hearts we touch.
Surah 90, Ayah 6
Crossing the Unbreakable Gate
O Allah, You are the One who opens gates, who breaks the hard barriers. Grant me the patience to endure, the wisdom to seek Your help, and the courage to step into the path you have laid for me. Make my trust in You unwavering.
Surah 90, Ayah 12
The Radiant Company: Emulating the Companions of the Right
O Allah, illuminate my path with companions who keep my heart pure, who guide my words, and who inspire me to grow in faith and good deeds. Grant me the humility to seek and the sincerity to maintain such company.
Surah 90, Ayah 18
Daily Actions
The Wealth of Generosity: Turning Self‑Interest into Divine Blessing
Identify one act of giving that can transform your personal wealth into a source of mercy for others.
Surah 90, Ayah 6
Crossing the Unbreakable Gate
When facing a seemingly impossible obstacle today, pause, acknowledge the difficulty, and consciously ask Allah to 'break through' the barrier with His help.
Surah 90, Ayah 12
The Radiant Company: Emulating the Companions of the Right
Invite a new companion of righteousness into your daily circle by offering a genuine act of kindness today.
Surah 90, Ayah 18
Reflect
The Wealth of Generosity: Turning Self‑Interest into Divine Blessing -- How often do I treat my wealth as a private treasure rather than a trust from Allah to benefit humanity? When I give, do I do so with gratitude, recognizing that every coin is a blessing?
Crossing the Unbreakable Gate -- Which of today's challenges feels like an impenetrable barrier? How does recognizing Allah as the one who can break through shift my perspective and actions?
The Radiant Company: Emulating the Companions of the Right -- How often do I allow the presence of righteous companions to shape my thoughts, words, and deeds, and what barriers keep me from inviting such company?
Weekly Challenge
For seven days, maintain a 'Generosity Log.' Each day, before giving, recite the verse and note your intention. Record the exact amount or effort given, the recipient, and how it made you feel. At day seven, review the total impact, reflect on any change in your perception of wealth, and plan one additional act of kindness for someone you have not helped before.
Surah 90, Ayah 6
In a quiet space, write down the amount of money or resources you have (cash, savings, or time) on a piece of paper. Then, list three people or causes you can give to, and decide how much of the amount you will allocate to each. Commit to sending that amount (or a symbolic portion) within the next 24 hours. Surah 90, Ayah 6
Take a moment now: close your eyes, breathe, recite 'Ya Allah, I seek Your help to break through this difficult pass. Grant me strength and guidance.' Do this for 3 breaths. Surah 90, Ayah 12
Imam al-Ghazali Imam al-Ghazali | Editor-in-Chief
The Revelation Transcript
20 verses
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I swear by this land.
2
And you are a resident of this land.
3
And by a father and what he fathered.
4
We created man in distress.
5
Does he think that no one has power over him?
6
He says, “I have used up so much money.”
7
Does he think that no one sees him?
8
Did We not give him two eyes?
9
And a tongue, and two lips?
10
And We showed him the two ways?
11
But he did not brave the ascent.
12
And what will explain to you what the ascent is?
13
The freeing of a slave.
14
Or the feeding on a day of hunger.
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An orphan near of kin.
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Or a destitute in the dust.
17
Then he becomes of those who believe, and advise one another to patience, and advise one another to kindness.
18
These are the people of happiness.
19
But as for those who defy Our revelations—these are the people of misery.
20
Upon them is a padlocked Fire.
Imam al-Tabari Imam al-Tabari | Senior Correspondent & Bureau Historian