Both secret and public financial assistance hold unique value and advantages.
The Holy Quran addresses the topic of spending and financial assistance from various angles. In Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 271, Allah states, 'If you disclose your charitable expenditures, it is well; but if you conceal them and give them to the poor, it is better for you; and will remove from you some of your misdeeds.' This verse indicates that helping others, whether done secretly or publicly, has its own specific advantages. Secret assistance can protect an individual's dignity and bring peace to those in need, while public generosity can enhance social standing and be socially praised. Therefore, according to the Quran, both types of assistance hold value. Furthermore, in Surah Al-Mu’minun, verse 60, Allah says, 'And those who spend in the cause of Allah during nights and days, secretly and publicly, will have their reward with their Lord.' This verse emphasizes that charitable spending, whether hidden or open, is an essential part of a believer's faith and leads to increased honor and divine reward. In conclusion, financial assistance, whether secret or public, holds value and positive effects in its own right, and belief in both strengthens the Islamic community.
If you disclose your charitable expenditures, it is well; but if you conceal them and give them to the poor, it is better for you; and will remove from you some of your misdeeds.
And those who spend in the cause of Allah during nights and days, secretly and publicly, will have their reward with their Lord.
One day, a kind-hearted man decided to help friends and those in need. Initially, he thought that public assistance was better so that everyone would see. However, after a while, he realized that secret kindness, done without being seen, brought him greater satisfaction. He decided to assist those in need in both ways and continued his life with a joyful heart.