In the first instance the prophet is addressed here, with the meaning being of general application, saying: ``It is not up to you to guide them, but Allah guides whom He wills.'' This implies that there should be no compulsion in religion either by force majeure or keeping one in the economic necessity and blockade. Therefore charity must relieve those who are really in need, whether they be a Muslim or a non-Muslim, a good person or a bad one. It is not for us to judge in such matter, because Allah will guide whom He wills according to His wisdom. The argument then continues with:

      ``And whatever of alms you give, it shall redound to your own good provided you give it for the `LOVE' of Allah.''

      The Arabic `WAJH' which is translated here to `LOVE', literally means `FACE' but may imply other shades of meaning such as countenance, honour, glory, presence, sake, self and else.

      One should not think through charity he gets a benefit that will amount to a fraction of what he gives, or he shall obtain the gain, if there be any, in the life to come. According to God's promise, charity will redound to the alms giver in full measure and sometimes manifold in value in this life as well as the life to come.