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1822. It was narrated that Barâ' bin 'Azib said concerning the Verse: "And of that which We have produced from the earth for you, and do not aim at that which is bad to spend from it."[1] "This was revealed concerning the Ansâr. At the time of the new date-palm harvest, they would take a bunch of dates that were beginning to ripen and hang it on a rope between two of the pillars in the mosque of the Messenger of Allâh ﷺ, and the poor Emigrants would eat from it. One of them deliberately mixed a bunch containing rotten and shriveled dates, and thought that this was permissible because of the large number of dates that had been put there. So the following was revealed about the one who did that: '...and do not aim at that which is bad to spend from it'. Meaning do not seek out the rotten and shriveled dates to give in charity: '...(though) you would not accept it save if you close your eyes and tolerate therein.' Meaning, if you were given this
as a gift you would only accept it because you felt embarrassed, and you would be angry that he had sent you something of which you have no need. And know that Allâh has no need of your charity.” (Hasan)
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[1] Al-Baqarah 2:267.
Commentary
When fruit is plucked from the orchards, some of it should be given to the poor.
A good quality thing, according to the best of one's ability, should be given in charity.
Allâh is not in need of charity and alms; it is His favor that we give to our own friends and relatives, but Allâh counts it for Himself and bestows immense reward for it upon us.
