Meaning
What is the meaning of "a goodly loan" (qarḍan ḥasanan)?
Answer
Imām Ibn al-Jawzī (d. 597/1201) summarized the scholars' opinions in his book "Zād al-Masīr" as follows:
- It is sincere for Allah alone. [Al-Ḍaḥḥāk]
- It is given willingly. [Muqātil]
- It is from lawful earnings. [Ibn al-Mubārak]
- It is given with the intention of seeking its reward from Allah.
- It is not followed by reminders or harm (to the recipient).
- It is given from the best of one’s wealth.

