Surah Hud
Chapter 11 · Verse 51 · Revealed in Makkah
“O my people, I do not ask you for it any reward. My reward is only from the one who created me. Then will you not reason?”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
The Story of Prophet Hud and the People of `Ad
Allah, the Exalted, says,
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Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
Payment for Da'wah work
The Holy Qur'an reports almost all prophets saying that they do not ask for any payment against the duty of Da'wah they do. This shows that, in case payment is accepted (as pre-arranged or as implied by custom) against Da'wah and Tabligh, the call remains ineffective. Experience bears it out that those who take wages for their religious sermons, addresses and good counsels leave the hearts of their audience unchanged at the end of the exercise.
What does this verse bring up for you today?