Engage in Philanthropy without Hypocrisy by Prof. Sabitu Olagoke

The deterioration of profile that routinely increases hardships for the people and also creates the poorest of the poor economy is avoidable. Even when the government is not forthcoming in the areas of the provision of the basic amenities and infrastructure.

Unpleasant consequences are also avoidable if we can be scripture compliant by heeding the voice of God.

In the Holy Quran 92 : 5–7, the almighty Allah states, ‘’As for the one who is charitable, mindful ˹of Allah, We will facilitate for them the Way of Ease.’’

This is fundamental to the concept of philanthropy and must be imbibed as a culture.

Read-Helplessness in the Face of Dirt

However, there are due processes to be followed for charity to be methodical without abuse.

In the Holy Quran 2 : 270–271 the due process to follow is structurally emphasized.

‘’(2:270) Allah knows whatever you spend or whatever you vow (to spend). The wrong-doers have none to succour them.310 (2:271) If you dispense your charity publicly, it is well; but if you conceal it and pay it to the needy in secret, it will be even better for you.311 This will atone for several of your misdeeds.312 Allah is well aware of all that you do.’’

-Legalizing Crime and Criminality

In the same manner, the emphasis on the due process to be followed in dispensing for charity is cavalry stated in the Holy Bible, Matthew 6 : 1–4, ‘’1 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.

2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

3 But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

4 That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.’’

-Landlords and Tenants Associations, Crime and Criminality

If charity dispensation is formally organized, it becomes a divine construct which may not allow any form of abuse.

It is applicable to all spheres of life, starting from the home front to the community servcie arena and the society at large. It is, therefore, important to train ourselves on how best to say No to miserly lifestyles.

There is a saying, Charity begins at home, while the society stands to benefit from the concept of give and take, care and share.

-Law Enforcement: The Reactionary Approach

The Holy Quran 92 : 8–13 refers, ‘’But he who is a greedy miser and thinks himself self-sufficient and gives the lie to the best , we will indeed make smooth for him the path to Misery Nor will his wealth profit him when he falls headlong into the Pit. Verily we take upon us to guide and verily onto us belongs the End and the beginning.

Be rightly guided by philanthropy rather than been miserly.

-Government Workers-A Subject of Debate