The influence of Quränic Verses in the hearts of Muslims was quick, deep, and great, so much so that its consequences could be seen soon after the revelation.

      Two instances, narrated by the commentators and historians are mentioned below:

      1- One of the prophet's companions, named ABUTALHA ANSÄRI, had a beautiful and profitable palm-grove in Medina. When the above verse came down, he went to the prophet and said: ``The best thing I love in this life is that garden of mine, which I am going to give in charity now for the sake of Allah.''

      The prophet said to him: ``Bravo! Bravo! this is a wealth that will profit you much.'' Then the prophet added: ``I am of opinion that you should spend it for the poor and needy persons of your own family and near kins.'' He did as the prophet ordered: He sold the garden, and divided its price among the poor and needy of his family.

2- We read in the history that ZOBAIDAH, the queen of HAROON - AL RASHID had a very magnificent and expensive manuscript of the Holy Qurän. She had it adorned with expensive Jewels and a lot of gold, and it was the most loved thing by her. One day she opened to recite the book, and by chance, the above mentioned verse caught her sight. She read the verse and decided to give the precious Book in charity. She therefore called the royal jeweller, sold it, and by its price made a drinking water system for the Bedouin Arabs. It is said that the system still exists, and is on use, and it is called by her name.