Al-Baqarah 2:264

<h2>To Remind About Charity Given is Forbidden</h2><p>Allah praises those who spend from their money in His cause, and then refrain from reminding those who received the charity of that fact, whether these hints take the form of words or actions.</p><p>Allah's statement,</p><p>وَلاَ أَذًى</p><p>(or with injury), indicates that they do not cause harm to those whom they gave the charity to, for this harm will only annul the charity. Allah next promised them the best rewards for this good deed,</p><p>لَهُمْ أَجْرُهُمْ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ</p><p>(their reward is with their Lord), indicating that Allah Himself will reward them for these righteous actions. Further,</p><p>وَلاَ خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ</p><p>(On them shall be no fear) regarding the horrors of the Day of Resurrection,</p><p>وَلاَ هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ</p><p>(nor shall they grieve) regarding the offspring that they leave behind and the adornment and delights of this world. They will not feel sorry for this, because they will acquire what is far better for them.</p><p>Allah then said,</p><p>قَوْلٌ مَّعْرُوفٌ</p><p>(Kind words) meaning, compassionate words and a supplication for Muslims,</p><p>وَمَغْفِرَةٌ</p><p>(and forgiving) meaning, forgiving an injustice that took the form of actions or words,</p><p>خَيْرٌ مِّن صَدَقَةٍ يَتْبَعُهَآ أَذًى</p><p>(are better than Sadaqah (charity) followed by injury.)</p><p>وَاللَّهُ غَنِىٌّ</p><p>(And Allah is Rich) not needing His creation,</p><p>حَلِيمٌ</p><p>(Most Forbearing) forgives, releases and pardons them.</p><p>There …

O ye who believe! Render not vain your almsgiving 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.

O ye who believe! cancel not your charity by reminders of your generosity or by injury,- like those who spend their substance to be seen of men, but believe neither in Allah nor in the Last Day. They are in parable like a hard, barren rock, on which is a little soil: on it falls heavy rain, which leaves it (Just) a bare stone. They will be able to do nothing with aught they have earned. And Allah guideth not those who reject faith.

O you who believe! Do not render in vain your Sadaqah (charity) by reminders of your generosity or by injury, like him who spends his wealth to be seen of men, and he does not believe in Allah, nor in the Last Day. His likeness is the likeness of a smooth rock on which is a little dust; on it falls heavy rain which leaves it bare. They are not able to do anything with what they have earned. And Allah does not guide the disbelieving people.

O you who believe! Do not nullify your charitable deeds with reminders and hurtful words, like him who spends his wealth to be seen by the people, and does not believe in God and the Last Day. His likeness is that of a smooth rock covered with soil: a downpour strikes it, and leaves it bare—they gain nothing from their efforts. God does not guide the disbelieving people.