The Arabic phrase “lan tanalul birra hatta tunfiquu mimma tuhibbu” means, “You will never attain righteousness [or “the good reward”] until you spend of that which you love“. It is a verse from the Quran (Surah Ali ‘Imran, 3:92) that emphasizes the importance of charity and selflessness, highlighting that true piety comes from giving away things you hold dear.

• Meaning: The verse states that true “birr” (righteousness, goodness, or reward) cannot be achieved without sacrificing what you love for a good cause.
• Context: It is a verse that teaches about the importance of charity and selfless giving, emphasizing that what is given should be from one’s own cherished possessions.
• Divine Knowledge: The verse is followed by a reassurance that Allah is well aware of all that is spent, reinforcing the sincerity of the act. [1, 2, 3, 4]

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1] https://myislam.org/surah-imran/ayat-92/

[2] https://qurangallery.app/by-ayah/lan-tanalul-birra-meaning-surah-ali-imran-3-92-path-to-piety

[3] https://quran.com/ali-imran/92

[4] https://al-islam.org/quran/surah/3/aal-i-imraan/ayat/92/reference/129424