What is meant by the saying of Allah the Exalted: “And lend to Allah,” when Allah is free of need from His servants?
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Question:
Your Eminence, the father, the questioner says: You previously explained with us in the interpretation of the verse that a loan is for the one who needs it. The question is: How is this justified when Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, said, “And lend to Allah”? How can there be a loan to Allah, Mighty and Majestic?
Answer:
Lending to Allah is giving charity to those in need. Allah said, “Lend to Allah” for the sake of the needy. Otherwise, Allah is free of need, Glorified is He, but He tests you and tries you. So if you lend to the needy, it is as if you have lent to Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He. Allah guarantees this loan for you. Allah guarantees this loan for you. So do not fear for it. Yes.
Your Eminence, the father, the questioner says: You previously explained with us in the interpretation of the verse that a loan is for the one who needs it. The question is: How is this justified when Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, said, “And lend to Allah”? How can there be a loan to Allah, Mighty and Majestic?
Answer:
Lending to Allah is giving charity to those in need. Allah said, “Lend to Allah” for the sake of the needy. Otherwise, Allah is free of need, Glorified is He, but He tests you and tries you. So if you lend to the needy, it is as if you have lent to Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He. Allah guarantees this loan for you. Allah guarantees this loan for you. So do not fear for it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1205- 4717] ما المراد بقوله تعالى:﴿وأقرضوا الله﴾ والله غني عن عباده - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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