The Holy Quran 2:269 — Surah Al-Baqarah

Arabic text

يُؤْتِى ٱلْحِكْمَةَ مَن يَشَآءُ ۚ وَمَن يُؤْتَ ٱلْحِكْمَةَ فَقَدْ أُوتِىَ خَيْرًا كَثِيرًا ۗ وَمَا يَذَّكَّرُ إِلَّآ أُو۟لُوا۟ ٱلْأَلْبَـٰبِ

Translation

He gives wisdom (the understanding of Deen and beneficial knowledge that one practises) to whom He wills, and whoever is given wisdom has indeed received tremendous good (because it will lead him to success). Only people with intelligence (understanding) take heed.

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

Understanding is a great blessing: that is, to whomever He wills He grants wisdom in the matters of religion and understanding in giving charity: with what intention, from what wealth, to whom and in what way one should give to the needy. And whoever has been granted understanding has received a great blessing and a great excellence.

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