Giving without expecting in return

This verse describes a precious quality: giving without expecting anything from creatures.

وَمَا لِأَحَدٍ عِندَهُۥ مِن نِّعۡمَةٖ تُجۡزَىٰٓ

And not [giving] for anyone who has [done him] a favor to be rewarded

Quran, Al-Lail 92:19

Verse 19 of Surah Al-Lail speaks of the one who gives his wealth to purify himself (verse 18). It clarifies that this person does not act to receive a favor in return from anyone. His giving is not a self-interested exchange.

The following verse (20) completes: his intention is solely to seek the Face of his Lord, the Most High. Thus, the purity of giving comes from intention: giving for Allah, without expecting reward from any creature.

Today, make a discreet donation (time, money, help) to someone without telling them and without expecting anything in return, keeping your intention for Allah.