Have you ever helped someone and then wondered if it made a difference? Maybe you gave money to someone in need but weren’t sure how they would use it. Sometimes, we hesitate to give because we worry about whether the person truly deserves it. But Allah reminds us that our job is to give with sincerity—what happens after is in His hands.

In Surah Al-Baqarah (2:272), Allah says:

“It’s not for you [Prophet] to guide them, but Allah will guide whom He wills. What you donate to charitable causes benefits you when you contribute only to please Allah. And whatever you spend in good causes will be paid back to you, and you will not be wronged”

What Does This Mean?

This verse teaches us that our role is to give with a pure heart—not to judge others or control the outcome.

• Guidance is in Allah’s hands. We should help people without worrying if they will change or not.

• Giving benefits us. Every time we give for Allah’s sake, we grow spiritually and earn rewards.

• Allah repays every act of charity. Even if we don’t see the results immediately, nothing we give is ever wasted.

How Can We Apply This in Our Lives?

• Give without expecting anything in return. Even if the person doesn’t thank you, Allah sees what you did.

• Trust Allah to handle the rest. Your kindness might plant a seed of change in someone’s heart, even if you don’t see it right away.

• Make your intention pure. Give for Allah, not for recognition or approval.

This verse reminds us that charity is about sincerity, not control. We give for Allah’s pleasure, and He ensures that every good deed is rewarded.