Qur'an 20081120

In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.

219. They ask thee concerning booze and gambling. Say, "In them is great sin, and some benefit, for mankind, but the sin is greater than the benefit." They ask thee how much they are to spend. Say, "What is beyond your needs." Thus does Allah make clear to you God's Signs, in order that you may consider...

220. about this life and the Hereafter. They ask thee concerning orphans. Say, "The best thing to do is what is for their good." If you mix their affairs with yours, they are your brethren. But Allah knows the man who means mischief from the man who means good. And if Allah had willed, God could have put you into difficulties. God is indeed Exalted in Power, Wise.

The Heifer 2:219-220
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Concerning booze and gambling: In them is great sin, and some benefit, for mankind, but the sin is greater than the benefit.

How much to spend? What is beyond your needs.

Concerning orphans: The best thing to do is what is for their good.