Infāq (Arabic: إنفاق) is an Arabic word meaning spending, disbursement.[1] but also carries the sense of doing so simply to please God without asking for any favor or hoping for a return.[2] [3]

The word ʾinfāq is mentioned once in the Qurʾān in Q17:100. The imperative form of the verb (ʾanfiqū) (أَنفِقُوا) appears 18 times in the Qurʾān [4] Similar wording is found at Q8:3; Q14:31; Q22:35; Q28:54; Q32:16.[2]

Infāq is different from zakat, which is obligatory on Muslims, or sadaqah, which is charity for obtaining specific return or protection from some adverse event.

References

  1. ↑ Hans Wehr, p. 1158
  2. 1 2 2, The Cow, al-Baqarah Study Quran
  3. ↑ Dagli, Caner (April 2015). 2, The Cow, al-Baqarah Study Quran. San Francisco: HarperOne.
  4. ↑ search for أَنفِقُوا searchtruth.com


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