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Salaaman all,
I am really confused about Ghanimat and Anfaal. Can someone shed some light of their knowledge or their understanding on it please?
And what exactly Ghanimat means?
Any answer will be appreciated.
May Allah guide us all towards the correct path that He has chosen for us. pr
Khan
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Salaam mmkhan,
In my opinion all the following words are related to each other.
Sadakat - charity
Infak - spending, giving
Anfaal - surplus
Afu - surplus
Ma Ghanimtum (ghanimat) - that you gainWe can see these words in the following verses. May be Samia can give some clarifications concerning these expressions
9.60 The (ُ charities are to go to
the poor,
and the needy,
and those who work to collect them,
and those whose hearts have been united, (those whose hearts have been (recently) reconciled (to the Truth)
and to free the slaves,
and those in debt,
and in the cause of God,
and the wayfarer.
A duty from God, and God is Knowledgeable, Wise.2.215 They ask you ( َ what they should spend, Say ?What you spend out of goodness should go to
your parents
and the relatives
and the orphans,
and the needy,
and the wayfarer.
And any good you do, God is fully aware of it.?8.41 You should know ?Of ( ٍ anything you gain, that one-fifth shall go to
God and the messenger,
and the relatives,
and the orphans,
and the poor,
and the wayfarer.?
You will do this if you believe in God and in what We revealed to Our servant on the day of the Criterion, the day the two armies clashed. God is able to do all things.8.69 So enjoy ( ْ from what you have gained as lawful and good, and be aware of God. Surely, Allah is Most Protecting, Full of Grace.
8.1 They ask you regarding the (ِ surpluses, Say ?The surpluses are for God and the messenger.? So be aware of God, and be upright in matters between you; and obey God and His messenger if you are believers.
2219 ??.. And they ask you ( َ how much they should give. Say, "All that is (َ surplus." Thus God makes His messages plain for you, that you may reflect.
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Wa Alaika Salaam brother Tlepsh,
Thank you for your reply. And also I am thankful for reminding of the verses to me.
Sadakat - charity
Infak - spending, giving
Anfaal - surplus
Afu - surplus
Ma Ghanimtum (ghanimat) - that you gainI believe that meanings for all the above got some differences, thats why a different word has been used.
As per your understanding of "Ma Ghanimtum" or "Ghanimat", does it include increments in Salary, or bonuses, or regular income, or a gain on a static income?
I am curious about 841. Does it mean that we have to take out 20% from our income in the way of Allah and others mentioned in that aayat?
All suggestions are welcome.
May Allah increase our knowledge and help us understand the true meanings of His aayaats pr
Khan
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Salam Khan,
As I understand Ma ghanimtum and ma kasabtum are same. Both mean what we gain or earn. As per 8.69 what we gain (ma ghanimtum) shall be lawful and good. We can enjoy part of it (min ma ghanimtum) and we have to contribute or spend the rest for others.
In verse 2.267 God tells us to contribute from the good things of whatever we have earned (min ma kasabtum) and from whatever the God produced for us from the earth.
What we have to spend for others or contribute is the surplus of what we gain or earn.
Please correct me if I am wrong.
God bless.
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Salaaman brother,
peace,
Is it possible for you to compile some information, from PRL for example?
http//www.studyquran.co.uk/PRLonline.htmIt would make others wishing to study it a lot easier, thus more likely to get a response.
It is really helpful MashaAllah. angel
May Allah give you the best reward for your work pr
Khan
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Wa Alaika Salaam brother,
Thank you for your reply.
As I understand Ma ghanimtum and ma kasabtum are same.
Sorry for not agreeing with your understanding. I still believe that it is very easy for Allah to repeat the word several times in AlQuraan, but when He decided to use another word, that surely means to me that it got another meaning.
What we have to spend for others or contribute is the surplus of what we gain or earn.
How can we calculate surplus of our gains or earnings as you said?
With the help of brother Wakas post's link, I refered and understand that Ghanim is used for loot, if I am not mistaken. But still not I am not sure.
Is there any aayat known to anyone talking about regular salary? Is there any word used in Arabic besides "Ajar"?
May Allah help us with His guidance towards the correct path. pr
Khan
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With the help of brother Wakas post's link, I refered and understand that Ghanim is used for loot, if I am not mistaken. But still not I am not sure.
Salaam Khan
According to PRL Online (brother Wakas? link) Gh-Nun-Miim has more than one meaning as shown below.
How did you come to an understanding that Ghanim is used for loot?
Is there any verse in Quran that permits taking loot?Gh-Nun-Miim = obtained, got, took (usually in reference to spoils or booties); acquisition without difficulties, regaining, sheep or goats collected together
ghanima vb. (1) perf. act. 841, 869 (ghanimtum); see No. 1
ghanam n.coll. 6146, 2018, 2178 (ghanami, ghanamii, ghanamu)
maghnam n.m. (pl. maghanim) 494, 4815, 4819, 4820 (maghaanimu, maghaanima)
Lane?s Lexicon, Volume 6, pages 84, 85
