"Decree for us good in this world, and in the Hereafter; we have been guided towards You." He said, "I will afflict with My punishment whom I chose, but My mercy encompasses all things. I will thus decree it for those who are aware and contribute towards betterment, and those who acknowledge Our signs."
Translation endnotes
[7:156] The importance of zaka (purification and betterment) through giving from blessings, is emphasized. Infaq is the financial zaka. The amount of financial charity (2:219; 17:26,29), its time (6:141), the list of recommended recipients (2:215), how it will be given (2:274; 13:22), and why it should be given (30:39) are all clarified.