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Al-Baqarah 2: 219–20

(219) They ask you about wine and games of chance. Say: “In both these there is great evil, even though there is some benefit for people, but their evil is greater than their benefit.”72

They ask: “What should we spend in the Way of Allah?” Say: “Whatever you can spare.”73 In this way Allah clearly expounds His injunc- tions to you that you may reflect upon them, (220) both in regard to this world and the Next.

They question you concern- ing orphans. Say: “To deal with them in the way which is to their good, that is best. And if you intermix (your expenses and living) with them, (there is no harm for) they are your brothers.” ▶

72 This is the first injunction concerning intoxicating drinks and gambling, and here the matter has been left merely at the expression of disapproval. The injunction commanding not to perform Prayer when one is in a state of intoxication came later, and ultimately alcohol, gambling and the like were categorically prohibited (see al-Nisa’ 4: 43 and al-Ma’idah 5: 90).

73 What is being asked is how much of one’s resources should be spent in charity so that Allah be pleased. The answer provided is that one should fulfil one’s needs and whatever is beyond one’s needs should be spent in the Way of Allah. Such spending to earn God’s grace is voluntary rather than mandatory.

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