Spend before a day of hardship comes

This verse from the Quran encourages every believer to spend in charity from the good things that they have earned and from what Allah has produced for them from the earth. It highlights the significance of sharing your blessings before a time comes when material wealth can no longer save you or provide companionship. The Quran stresses the importance of generosity and highlights the fleeting nature of worldly possessions. Spending in charitable ways is a key pillar of Islamic faith known as Zakat and Sadaqah. Zakat specifically refers to an obligatory form of charity, while Sadaqah refers to voluntary giving. Both are means through which individuals can cleanse their wealth and help their community. According to Tafsir Ibn Kathir, this verse serves as a reminder that on the Day of Judgment, wealth and relationships in this world will not help anyone except for their good deeds. By encouraging you to spend for the sake of Allah, this verse teaches that the acts of charity and sharing resources foster a more just and supportive community. Moreover, such charitable actions serve as preparation for the hereafter, where the deeds done in this world weigh more than any material possession. Reflecting on the words of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who emphasized the reward for giving in charity and helping others, this verse calls upon you to be mindful of how you use your blessings today for a fruitful tomorrow.