The Qur’an emphasizes the importance of helping others and supporting those in need. Assisting others is not only a sign of faith but also a way to earn Allah’s mercy and blessings.
📖 Qur’anic References (Arabic + English)
وَأَقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَآتُوا الزَّكَاةَ وَمَا تُقَدِّمُوا لِأَنْفُسِكُمْ مِنْ خَيْرٍ تَجِدُوهُ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ ۗ إِنَّ اللَّهَ بِمَا تَعْمَلُونَ بَصِيرٌ
(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:110)
Translation:
Establish prayer and give zakah. Whatever good you send before you for yourselves, you will find it with Allah. Indeed, Allah is Seeing of what you do.
وَيُؤْثِرُونَ عَلَى أَنْفُسِهِمْ وَلَوْ كَانَ بِهِمْ خَصَاصَةٌ
(Surah Al-Hashr 59:9)
Translation:
They give preference to others over themselves, even if they are in need themselves.
🌟 Key Lessons
- Helping others is strongly encouraged and considered a virtuous act
- Supporting the needy, the orphan, and the weak brings Allah’s reward
- Selflessness is a sign of true faith and piety
- Even small acts of kindness are counted in Allah’s sight
⏰ How to Practice
- Give charity (Zakah and Sadaqah)
- Assist family, friends, and neighbors
- Help people with knowledge, time, or effort
- Support others without expecting anything in return
🤲 Important Note
Helping others is not just recommended but is considered part of a believer’s duties.
The Qur’an teaches that those who help and share will be rewarded immensely in this world and the Hereafter.
وَمَا أَنفَقْتُمْ مِنْ شَيْءٍ فَهُوَ يُخْلِفُهُ ۗ وَهُوَ خَيْرُ الرَّازِقِينَ
(Surah Saba 34:39)
And whatever you spend in good, Allah will replace it. And He is the best of providers.
