Three main themes appear in the revelations. Charity, interests and debts. God tells us how charity will multiply our rewards when the charity is sincere and for His cause. Oppose that to charity that is not rewarded in the sight of God because it was done to show off. These are wasted rewards. God commands not to donate things that are worthless even to our own eyes! And to be careful of the devil discouraging charity with the prospect of poverty. God reveals that it is better to give charity in private than openly. God also forbids the taking of interest and treat it as a war wage against Him! Last but not least, in this episode, and the last few six very long verses of Surah Al-Baqarah, we hear of how taking a debt is best done with writing of a contract and nominating witnesses. And as for collecting of debts it is to be done with empathy.This longest surah in the Quran ends with a powerful supplication in verse 286,which asked Allah not to place a burden on us like the one He has placed to the people before us.
Sypnosis from The Clear Quran book by Dr. Mustafa Khattab:
This Medinian sûrah, which takes its name from the story of the cow in verses 91–121, details the main concepts of the previous sûrah, with emphasis on the qualities of the believers, disbelievers, and hypocrites; Allah’s power to create and resurrect; the enmity of Satan towards Adam and his descendants; as well as Allah's covenant with Moses and the Children of Israel. Several rulings are given in regards to marital, relationships, bequest, jihad, fasting, pilgrimage, donations, debts, and interest. Unlike the next chapter, which focuses on the Christian perception of Jesus, this sûrah dedicates a sizable portion to Jewish attitudes and practices.
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